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Fly Fishing Texas

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Welcome to Fly Fishing Texas (formerly Central Texas Fly Fishing Adventure Group)! This group is dedicated to bringing together fly anglers of all levels to share their passion for fly fishing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, we welcome you to join us.

Our goal is to build a friendly, welcoming community where individuals can develop their angler network for times when they don’t want to fish alone. We offer a variety of events and activities to help you improve your skills and connect with other fly anglers. Our events include beginner classes, casting practice evenings, Workshops on the Water, fishing excursions throughout Texas to get on the water, virtual fly-tying nights, various speaking events, camping weekends, and even trips out of state.

Join us for our next event and meet other fly anglers who share your passion for fly fishing!

Jacob Martinez

Upcoming events

12

Intro to Fly Fishing at Living Waters
Sat, Apr 18 · 10:00 AM CDT
Living Waters Fly Fishing, 103 N Brown St, Round Rock, TX 78664,, Round Rock, TX, US
# Introduction to Fly Fishing
- Living Waters Fly Fishing103 North Brown StreetRound Rock, TX, 78664United States (map)
Our FREE fly fishing course will introduce you to the fundamentals of fly casting and fly tackle, as well as access points and fly selection for the Texas Hill Country. All necessary equipment is provided; just bring a notebook and pen! Register here .
10:00 – 11:30 / Introduction to Fly Casting – We’ll be kicking things off with a casting class catered towards beginners. This portion of class will take place outside; please dress for the weather.
11:30 – 1:00 / Basic Rigging for the Hill Country – This presentation will explain the how’s and why’s behind rod, reel, and line selection for fly fishing our local waters. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different fly line tapers and show you the knots you need to get rigged up and ready to fish!
Lunch Break – We’re located just a short walk from many local eateries.
2:00 – 3:30 / Local Hot Spots – Learn where, how, and when to fish our local hot spots, including techniques, river access, and fly selection for each body of water!
2 attendees
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Beginners class: Introduction to Flyfishing
Sun, Apr 19 · 9:00 AM CDT
Dottie Jordan Park, 2803 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX, US
What is fly fishing? Maybe you saw the movie A River Runs Through It. That is fly fishing. Fly fishing uses a lightweight lure—called an artificial fly—to catch fish. Fair warning...It can be very addictive.

You will not be a pro at the end of this session. You will, however, come away with a solid foundation of knowledge of the sport and have the confidence to get on the water, on your own if you choose to do so.
Together, we will cover the following:

Fishing License and Outdoor Annual app

Fly rod construction and line setup.

A lesson in casting. Everyone will be comfortable casting to the point they can "cast to fish."

Walk the creek to teach you how to read the water and what to look for.

Proper fish handling, anatomy, and fish identification if a fish is caught.

*Plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

I am an Angler Education Instructor and a Fly Fishing Instructor with Texas Parks and Wildlife. TPWD provides the gear and handouts we will be using. There is a surprise at the end of class for everyone who attends.

You will need to purchase a fishing license to fish during this class. We will cover this as part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual App so that you can do it on-site the day of the class. A fishing license is typically purchased for an entire year. You can, however, buy a 1-day permit for this event.

You can still learn to cast without a license, but I can't let you fish.

As stated above, I will provide all necessary equipment. I'm keeping the limit at 5 for this event so I can be helpful to everyone who attends. If you don't get to sign up, don't worry, I will set up other events in the future.
This class will be split into two sessions. I will cover why fly fishing is effective, touching on aquatic macroinvertebrates, gear, where to fish, casting instruction, and practice. If there is time and people have a license, you can actually do some fishing. If you do want to try fishing, I can't promise you'll catch anything. Sometimes that is just fishing.

You're welcome to get into the water; keep in mind it may be cold. Dress accordingly if you think you might see yourself doing this. The location we will be at has easy access to the water. The bottom may be slick from algae, so falling is always a possibility. You don't need to get into the water to fish, though. It's just an option.

Because this is an outdoor activity, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses, water, etc. Anything you think you may need to be outside for a few hours. There probably won't be a bathroom, so go ahead of time.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask in the comment section or DM me directly. Look forward to seeing everyone on the water.
Limited availability, may be postponed due to weather or water levels.

This is an event where attendance matters.
2 attendees
Aquatic Entomology at Living Waters
Sat, Apr 25 · 10:00 PM CDT
Living Waters Fly Fishing, 103 N Brown St, Round Rock, TX 78664,, Round Rock, TX, US
# Aquatic Entomology
- Memorial Park600 North Lee StreetRound Rock, TX, 78664United States (map)
We often get questions along the lines of “How will I know what fly to use and when?” While there is no shortcut for time and experience, there is a path of study that can prepare you for most destinations: learning to identify your aquatic and terrestrial insects!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to identify local aquatic insect species, how to properly match your Hill Country hatch, and the part our insects play in fly selection and design. This class is fun for kids and adults alike! If you would like to be part of the sampling, please wear waders and boots! Otherwise, the remainder of class will take place on the bank.
2 attendees
The Hutto Cemetary Wade At Riverwalk Park
Sat, May 2 · 8:00 AM CDT
Location not specified yet
Meet Here!

I have reposted this due to rain in April
since it's a special place on Brushy Creek.

Have you read Aaron Reed's book Fly Fishing in Austin and Central Texas yet? 🤔❓Let's have our rods rigged up and ready to walk at 8 am. Bring water with you!

Aaron says at the 0.8-mile pool, there are big carp and Guadalupes, and that it may be the best fishing of your year. 🤩🎣

I have found that parking and starting near the Swimming Pool here:
https://what3words.com/arranged.logistical.sculptors

It is much easier to walk from the swimming pool to get to the deep pools quickly than to walk downstream from the Riverwalk Park Pedestrian Bridge. I know the shortcuts to get to the creek. I have caught Guadalupe Bass and several types of sunfish. The longear sunfish are a brilliant turquoise green. I'll post a pic of it.

It's about 0.8 miles downstream to the deep pools close to the Cemetery. Brushy Creek is beautiful, especially the limestone cliffs at the Cemetery. There are two or three long, deep, green pools. Chris Johnson says to cast very close to the bank (on the deepest side of the pool) and let it sink to catch the large ones. There's even a large limestone rock that you can sit on and fish from.

I haven’t explored past the 0.8-mile mark yet. So, if anyone wants to check it out, feel free. It would be easy to spend more than three hours fishing here on this beautiful part of Brushy Creek.
6 attendees

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