Living Waters Fly Fishing Shop News and Calendar
Greetings Fellow Fly Fishers,
It has been a hot, dry summer to say the least and I am sure it has kept many of you off the water. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone in Texas who is sufferring loss because of the recent fire outbreak. We are still praying for rain but the recent onset of cooler weather is a welcome respite from the sweltering heat of central Texas. The Llano river still has water to fish around Junction and Brushy Creek is still fishing surprisingly well. The Colorado and San Marcos are both still flowing and we have heard a good number of reports for both rivers. As for the Guadalupe, the flow is stable, around 68cfs, and the water up near the dam is still chilly in the mid 50’s. There are always some trout in the Guadalupe and as long as you aren’t fishing in areas where water temps are above 70 degrees then the fish will be fine — we caught several healthy rainbows a few weeks back and every last one swam off happily with plenty of energy. As for the rest of the Guadalupe, warm water species, such as bass and sunfish, are still present and can be caught on the standard go to flies. If you have any questions regarding any of the rivers mentioned above or simply need a little more info just drop by the shop or call (512) 828-FISH.
Below is a calendar of events for September. We want to do our best to keep people out on the water and if you aren’t fishing right now then we want to keep you prepped and ready for the next time you visit your favorite river, lake or creek.
Another thing we wanted to announce is that our new website should be live in the next week or two so keep checking www.livingwatersflyfishing.com for updates.
FLY TYING NIGHT NEWS: We will be changing dining locations for fly tying night to Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant right here in downtown Round Rock starting in September. Garcia’s is literally a couple doors down from the shop and is just a short walk away. Garcia’s is located at 410 W Main Ave., Round Rock, TX 78664 . Garcia’s said they would be happy to host the fly tying group and we want to do our part in supporting another local business! We also want to give a huge shout out and gigantic THANK YOU to Pok E Jo’s BBQ for helping the Thursday night fly tying group out by providing great BBQ and giving us a discount as well!! Make sure you stop in and tell them “Hi” from Living Waters Fly Fishing.
September
9/15, Thursday — Fly Tying Night — 6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:00pm — Dinner at Garcia’s
7:00pm — Fly Tying begins at Living Waters Fly Fishing
9/17, Saturday — DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FLY TYING EXTRAVAGANZA!
9:00am — Doors Open
Come and see whats new at your local fly shop!
10:00am — Marc Petitjean Magic Tool Demo — Presenter: Chris Johnson Come learn how to use one of the most innovative tools in all of fly tying and see how CDC can catch you more fish!
11:00am — Tried and Trude — Presenter: Reese Griffith – Reese is a young fly tier that is skilled beyond his years! This is a great demo for young and old alike! Reese will be tying up Trudes and I can tell you now, he will amaze us all!!
2:00pm — Bullethead Tying Demo — Presenter: Jeff Hoelter – One fly that has caught more than enough fish this summer is the good ol’ hopper. Jeff will show you how to tie a beautiful bullethead hopper that will catch most anything around!
3:00pm — Articulated Streamer Demo — Presenter: Matt Bennett – Matt is a very accomplished fly tier and has been tying up some fantastic large streamer patterns for local bass. He will show you how to make your streamers seemingly come alive!!
4:00pm — Popper Perfection — Presenter: John Maddux – If you have seen a John Maddux bass popper then you know that it is truly a work of art! Not only are they good looking, they fish great too! Come learn how to tie your own!
6:00pm — Shop doors close / break for dinner
We are asking people to support other downtown businesses for dinner. We will have a listing of all the different options nearby.
7:00pm — Evening Fishing on Brushy Creek — Memorial Park – We will meet at Memorial Park (yes there is water) and fly fish it up ’til dark! You can fish from the bank very easily so wet wading and a change of clothes is not necessary.
9/22, Thursday — Fly Tying Night — 6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:00pm — Dinner at Garcia’s
7:00pm — Fly Tying begins at Living Waters Fly Fishing
9/24, Saturday — Beginning Fly Tying Class — 10:00am – 12:00pm — Teachers: Chris and Emily Johnson – This class is designed for those who want to venture into the wonderful art of fly tying. We will tie the Woolly Bugger, Elk Hair Caddis and more if time permits. All tools and materials will be provided. Maximum class size of 4 people. Cost is $30 per student. Call (512) 828-FISH to reserve your spot in this class. Class will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
9/29, Thursday — Fly Tying Night — 6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:00pm — Dinner at Garcia’s
7:00pm — Fly Tying begins at Living Waters Fly Fishing
We have alot going on at the local fly shop over the next two months. We look forward to seeing y’all at the shop in the near future! As always, call the shop at (512) 828-FISH if you have any questions about any of our upcoming events or if you are in need of a local fishing report! Take care and God Bless!
Tight Lines,
Chris Johnson
Living Waters Fly Fishing
309 W. Main Street, Suite 110
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 828-FISH — Fly Shop
(512) 507-7733 — Guide Service
www.livingwatersflyfishing.com
Category: Events, Fly Tying, Store Merchandise, Technique
