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January 9, 2016
Originally we were going to tie the White Tiger. Okay! Its my fault because I didn't know who was going to tie this pattern. Tell you the truth it would have been a good one since I don't even know what it looks like.
So I had to find a substitute and Jack Keller agree...
December 9, 2015
Kids Tying Flies was an event that brought together our Rio Grande Valley Fly Tying Club members with children who could some day be the future of fly fishing in our country. The event was held at the Bass Pro Shop meeting room.
Sheala Castillo had developed a flier th...
November 7, 2015
On Tuesday, November 10th Jack Keller will take to the fly tying bench and teach us two versions of the Hammer Head fly. One of the versions is intended for carp and the other for inshore species like redfish.
The Carp Fly version looks similar to a crawfish. The extra...
October 5, 2015
I was skimming through the last issue of Fly Tyer's Magazine searching for saltwater fly patterns. On the back cover was a shrimp pattern that looked appealing. Although, I didn't think it would be an easy pattern to tie, I decided to go to the instruction page. The ph...
September 8, 2015
Fur and feathers are used to create some rather complicated flies requiring patience and unbelievable skill. John Pilmer will simplify the process when he takes up step by step to tie the Simple Bucktail Popper on Tuesday, September 8th at our regular venue, Bass Pro S...
July 8, 2015
The next fly tying session will feature a version of the Gartside gurgler. This pattern is very effective and has landed me my largest Laguna Madre redfish. Tied on a Mustad 37004 long shank hook it resembles a very noisy shrimp on the surface.
We'll be meeting at the...
June 9, 2015
There are many variations of Lefty Kreh's deceiver pattern. On Tuesday, June 9th, Dr. Reynaldo Ramirez Jr. will be tying his version of this pattern. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Bass Pro Shop's meeting room.
June 4, 2015
Dear IFFF Member,
We are sending you this email for your information and just in case your latest edition of the Flyfisher magazine containing the Fair Registration Guide has not reached you yet. Fair registration will open June 8th at 9 am MST.
Befor...
May 6, 2015
If Einstein was a fly fisherman, he would have hailed the F-C Sand Shrimp because of its simplicity. Its so simple that we may be able to tie two or three of these flies during our fly tying session. Craft fur, estaz, and dumbbell eyes make this a deadly redfish, drum,...
March 26, 2015
This classic pattern is a favorite for tarpon fishers all over the world. Tied on a sturdy saltwater hook the black and red pattern has been an effective pattern.
The session will be held at the Bass Pro Shop meeting room on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
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