The Central Texas Flyfishers of San Marcos, Texas is affiliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers, as well as its Southern Council. The club has members of all ages and abilities, from many backgrounds.
August 2008
A River's Spell
by Michael Brown
Seemingly imperceptible at the very limits of aural reception, you sense flowing water. It calls you beckoning you to take a look. Do you heed its call with anticipation?
This anticipation is the same regardless of whether this is your first ever visit, or your thousandth. On your arrival to its banks you scan the surface looking for telltale signs of aquatic life, while simultaneously surveying the water's depth, clarity, and speed. You hope that you've arrived at your personal paradise. | Continue Article
Fly Fishing a River
by Marcus Rodriguez
The weather was supposed to be sunny and warm. As I was loading two kick boats into my truck, it certainly appeared like the day was going to be wonderful. Yes, it was cold, but the sun had already burned through the clouds and the birds were chirping. I could feel the heat of the sun soaking into my fleece vest. My wife came out of the house with our fly rods and was excited when she met with the beautiful day. It had been a while since our last fly fishing excursion. We have been so busy with life, that we forgot that it was fly fishing and rivers that had brought us together in the first place. I was looking forward to spending time with my wife and exploring a new river. If we caught a few fish in the meantime, it would be a definite bonus. As usual I was running a "tad" bit late.
"What time are we supposed to meet with Jerry?" my wife called out as she was putting the fly rods into the truck. | Continue Article