The Fly Bar. We had the floor down days ago, but work got in the way of documenting the progress.

Just a small progress report:
1 – The Fly Bar is taking shape. We found a graphic plexi backed Coke “Original Coke” sign today at a regular junk stop.
2 – Earl who used to be Pearl, will be finding a new home on a farm in Montague County tomorrow. Sorry to see you go Earl, but darn those feathers look good! Someone conned LK into believing Earl was Pearl, but I have been chased and pecked since then — along with several others. What a great bird though – completely tame and a character … but just wait – they all grow up.
3 – Finished the story on Texoma – Denison Dam, and had a great conversation this morning while doing the interview with the TPWD biologist up there – Bruce Hysmith. He has me pumped on adventuring further downriver to places seldom seen.
4 – Carp should be rocking good by Thursday and crazy by Friday.
5 – Tying some interesting flies today – bunny oriented – slow and maxi-motion. That 6.5 pound striper has me thinking …
6 – Looking for any kind of beer / bar freebies to decorate the Fly Bar and thinking about hitting up Session for a contribution.
7 – JH said something about quicksand on the Red River … hmm, wish I could find a sidekick tomorrow.

Earl who was Pearl, will be relocated to a farm in Montague County tomorrow. Adios Earl.

Yes, Earl is a rooster, and yes, Earl has quite the personality.

On September 19, 2009, Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guides Steve Hollensed and Rob Woodruff will present Bass Lab-the Practical Science of Fly Fishing.

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 course also discusses selection and modification of watercraft and fly fishing equipment for bass fishing.

The classroom portion will consist of lecture and demonstration. An outdoor warm water fly casting and fly fishing skills lesson will be included.

The impressive Lantana Resort on Lake Ray Roberts will host the event.
Click here: Lantana Resort & Marina offers Lodging, Dining & Meeting Space in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Texas

A catered lunch will be provided. Lodging is available for those requiring an overnight stay.

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.

Class is limited to 12 students.

Advance registration required.
Course fee is $200.00.

Gift Certificates are available.

Contact Steve Hollensed stevehollensed@texoma.net, (903) 546-6237
or Rob Woodruff WGSFlyfish@aol.com, (903) 967-2665 for questions or registration

About the Instructors:

Steve Hollensed is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide and Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor. Steve guides fly anglers on Lake Texoma for stripers and smallmouth bass as well as Lake Ray Roberts for largemouth bass. He conducts fly casting and fly fishing classes across the region and will be conducting casting workshops at the FFF National Conclave this July. Steve is a former high school chemistry, physics, and environmental science teacher.

Rob Woodruff is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide. He has a degree in Entomology from Texas A&M and frequently teaches Entomology for Fly Fishers classes. Rob guides fly anglers for largemouth bass on lakes in East Texas, including world famous Lake Fork, and for trout and smallmouth bass on the Mountain Fork River system of Southeastern Oklahoma. Rob’s techniques and flies have appeared in magazines such as Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, Fly Fisher, Bassmaster, Fly Rod & Reel and Southwest Fly Fishing. He has been featured on two episodes of ESPN’s Fly Fishing America.

- From a Rob Woodruff press release -