East Texas Fly Fishers - ETFF

 

2012 Club Calendar

January 19 - February 26: Flyfishing Classes

February 10-19: Guided Trip - Amazon Peacock Bass

February 11:» Fly Fish the Southwest Day at Orvis Dallas

Saturday, February 11 - Fly Fish the Southwest Day at Orvis Dallas, 8300 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75225

  • 11:00 AM Rob Woodruff – Mountain Fork River and East Texas.
  • 12:30 PM Doc Thompson- Northern New Mexico.
  • 2:00 PM Steve Hollensed- Lake Texoma, Lake Murray & Montana Skwala Hatch.
  • 3:30 PM Sean Polk - North Texas and DFW.
  • Free Fly Tying 101 lessons (preregistration required), Shiner Bock and much more.
  • Call the store at 214-265-1600 for more details.

February 20 Meeting: Urban Fly Fishing by Les Jackson

February 25: LMFRF One Fly Contest - Broken Bow, OK

March 3:» Bass Lab at Orvis Dallas

March 3 - Bass Lab at Orvis Dallas

Tuition- $175.00

Contact Steve Hollensed or Rob Woodruff - Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide to register

This informative class examines Ichthyology, Limnology, Physics, Meteorology and other sciences from a fly fishing point of view. The Black Bass (Micropterus spp.) and Striper/White Bass (Morone spp.) families will be covered.

The objective of the class is to teach fly fishers to know their target species, to analyze the natural variables presented during a typical day on the water and to adjust fly selection, presentation and tactics in order to maximize success.

March 19 Meeting: Friends of Norfolk Hatchery by Leon Alexander

April 16 Meeting: Club Cookout at Willie’s

May 5:» Foundations of Fly Casting Class

Loop Lab 101: Foundations of Fly Casting Class - Lake Ray Roberts

Tuition - $200.00, Sold Out

Contact Steve Hollensed or Rob Woodruff - Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide to register

Designed to assist fly anglers in developing effective and efficient techniques in casting. Provides the framework for improvement in distance, accuracy, and efficiency. Beginning to advanced casters will benefit.

May 21 Meeting: Open

June 2-3:» Trout Lab

Trout Lab, Eagle Nest, NM

Tuition - $225

Contact Steve Hollensed or Rob Woodruff - Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide to register

Presented by Doc Thompson and me, this unique class examines Trout Physiology, Meteorology, Fluviology, Entomology and other natural sciences from a fly fishing point of view. The objective of the class is to teach fly fishers to analyze the natural variables presented in the course of a typical day on the water and to adjust fly selection, presentation and tactics in order to maximize success.

The Cimarron River and the towering Sangre de Christo Mountains provide the perfect venue for this class and there are plenty of fishing opportunities while you are in the area.

June 18 Meeting: Open

July 16 Meeting: Open

Trout Stocking Schedule

  • Dec. 11, 2011: Tyler State Park, Tyler - 4,000 Trout
  • Dec. 11, 2011: Woldert Park Pond, Tyler - 1,030 Trout
  • Dec. 13, 2011: Elder Lake, Kilgore - 3,500 Trout
  • Jan. 12, 2012: Tyler State Park, Tyler - 4,000 Trout
  • Jan. 17, 2012: Woldert Park Pond, Tyler - 1,030 Trout
  • Jan. 17, 2012: Faulkner Park Lake, Tyler - 1,700 Trout
  • Jan. 19, 2012: Lower Overton, Overton - 1,400 Trout
  • Feb. 13, 2012: Teague Park, Longview - 2,500 Trout

Club Meetings

Officer's Meetings

  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Location: TBA