Had a number of relatives and friends in for Easter weekend. Did plenty of “Q”ing, egg hunting, cacarones smashing etc, etc,.

Here I am with 22 month old twin grandsons, Spenser and Riley, and creating a new generation of fishermen.

Teaching them CPR.

Convinced grandma and Shayna, to watch the boys so I could take my son fishing for a while.

Kokopelli saying “hey, you forgot me.

No Randy, you didn’t snag a crab trap. That’s a drum.

A 27″ caught on a sand eel.

Then a 22″ flounder.

Fished from 9-12 and also got a red and 10-12 trout. released all except for the red and flounder, which we had on the grill for dinner. Had fun fishing with my son.

One Easter activity was a little kid perch fishing contest.

Everyone was a winner.

Our monthly meeting is this Thursday, March 14 at TAMUCC in the Carlos Truan building, room 1003. The meeting starts at 7 PM. Our featured speaker is Dr. Mark Fisher with TPWD. Remember to bring flies or other small items for our meeting raffle.

Chili Cook-Off Saturday

Our second annual Chili Cook-Off is this Saturday at Roy’s Bait & Tackle at 12 PM.

Anyone can participate and there is only 1 rule — no mixes. You can make any kind of chili. Please bring any condiments that support your chili, such as crackers, cheese, sour cream, etc. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and chairs. Bowls, spoons, napkins and cups for tasting will be provided.

Judging will be done by participants and guests. Prizes will be awarded for the chili with the top three votes.

If you need a power source, please let Bonnie know by Thursday so she can arrange for power cords.

Overnight Trip to Coleto Creek Park

We have the opportunity to do an overnight fish trip to a park ranger cabin at Coleto Creek Park at the end of March in exchange for some fly fishing instruction. So far we have a trip date set for March 26-28 (Tues-Thurs). Let Sydney know if you’d like to reserve a spot on the trip.

First of all “customer” is a figure of speech.

Mary’s cruise ship partner, Linda, had a day off of work today and hadn’t fished since Sept. Took her out about 8AM for a day of, hopefully, catching fish. She normally fishes shrimp but decided to follow her guides lead and use lures. Great student! Fished between Pita and IMS backyard. First drift we put 3 keeper trout in the boat, then all of a sudden the bigger fish got lockjaw.

Worked and worked and worked for what we got. While fishing in 3′ of water I thought, with me that can be a dangerous thing, the water is high so lets try the shoreline. Paid off. Within 10′ of the shore we hook up with a double red. Linda’s went a shade under 20″ and mine a nice 27 7/8″. She wanted to keep hers but I convinced her that in my boat that is a no no.

Here is Linda with out catch. The 2 biggest trout were at 19″. She was telling me to hurry and take the pic because she was losing her grip.

Me and my red.

Gave all fish to Linda to share with family. Reds were on the half shell which she never tried, but will tonight.

February’s minutes were posted to the website.

If you are interested in an overnight trip to Coleto Creek park (more information about the trip can be found in February minutes), please email Sydney (sydney@lagunamadreflyfisherscc.com) to reserve your spot. First come, first serve.

February’s regular club meeting falls on Valentine’s Day (today) so we’re switching it to the 21st – next week. This will also be our first meeting held at Texas A&M University’s Carlos Truan Natural Resource Center in room 1003 (on the left when you enter the building).

Our guest speaker is Pat Kellner, who will talk about kayak fishing for bass.

Remember to bring flies and other small items for our meeting raffle!

Trout Fest This Weekend

This weekend is Trout Fest at the Rio Raft Resort in New Braunfels. Friday night is a banquet and silent auction, starting at 6 PM. The expo is Saturday and Sunday with vendors and speakers. International Fly Fishing Film Festival is Saturday night. For more information, visit Trout Unlimited’s website.

CBBF Marsh Plantings

Coastal Bend Bays Foundation has upcoming marsh plantings if the anyone would like to volunteer. We can do this as a club event or individuals. All ages are welcome and lunch is provided. Here is more information on the marsh plantings.

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013 (tentative)
Saturday, March 30 (tentative)

Caught this behemoth using cut whiting on Sunday south of Bob Hall.  It went 45″ and approx. 50#

Outing Saturday, January 19

This Saturday is our January fishing outing for white bass to Swinney Switch area. Meet at Sam’s Club near the gas pumps at Greenwood and SPID at 8 AM. Bring 5 wt for smaller white bass and 8 wt for gar.

Roy’s Casting & Tying Event Saturday, Feb 2

Join us at Roy’s Bait & Tackle from 9 – 11 AM on S. Padre Island Drive the first Saturday of each month for fly tying and casting instruction. February is the first month for the combined casting and tying round table.

February Meeting Moved to 21st

February’s regular club meeting falls on Valentine’s Day so we’re switching it to the 21st (third Thursday). This will also be our first meeting held at Texas A&M University’s Carlos Truan Natural Resource Center. We aren’t sure exactly which room we’ll be in, but as the meeting gets closer, we’ll let you know.

February 21 – 7 PM in the Carlos Truan Natural Resource Center at TAMUCC
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Our guest speaker is Pat Kellner, who will talk about kayak fishing for bass.

January Minutes Posted

January’s meeting minutes were posted to the website.

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