In honor of Ol' Al as he called himself.  The late Al Crise was a tireless fly fishing instructor, advocate for the FFF, and ambassador for our sport. The Fort Worth Fly Fishers will be having this event in his honor to raise funds for two great organizations, Reel Recovery and Casting For Recovery. There will be a lunch served, and we will have great activities throughout the day. Including a raffle, live auction, casting lessons and games, and a big announcment to come. Stay tuned for more!!

Everyone must register anew.  The old registrations are no longer.

Please use this board to promote your club events, ask questions about Council activities, get advise from experts, etc.

EVERYONE mark your calendar for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 and plan to attend the 18th Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival. Enjoy a unique opportunity to sit beside and learn from the most talented fly tyers in the nation. Bring along the family and introduce them to the fulfilling pastime of fly tying and fly fishing.

SPECIAL GUEST TYER
Bob Clouser
Author, instructor and fisherman with over 50 years of experience in both fresh and salt waters, Bob is probably best known for his creation of the Clouser Minnow fly pattern. The Clouser Minnow is known world-wide and has caught more varieties of fish than any other fly.

Also, Featuring 40+ tyers from Texas, Louisiana and through out the Southeast.
Simultaneous fly tying demonstrations - warm water, cold water and salt water patterns.
1 Hour Classroom Programs with closed circuit video for viewing tying skills up close.
Vendor Booths with the latest in products and services.

WHEN: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd. (Between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby Dr.), Houston, Texas
COST: Adults: $10.00; Students (with proper ID) and Seniors (62 & over): $5.00; seniors (62 and over), Family: $15.00; Children, under 12: Free

For up to date information, check out our homepage at http://www.texasflyfishers.org
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If you are interested in tying at the Festival, send your name, address and e-mail information to   Christopher.sumers@halliburton.com

Eisenhower State Park is located on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. Admission to the park will be free to anyone attending the fly tying event. The event will take place inside at the park’s recreation hall.

We will post more details about the event on the RRFF’ers website www.rrff.org .

Directions to Eisenhower State Park: From TX Highway 75 north of Denison, TX. Take Exit # 72 west toward the Denison Dam. The store “Dave’s Ski and Tackle” is located on this corner. At the edge of the Texas side of the Denison Dam, turn left onto 1310. Follow 1310 to the park entrance.

We hope everyone can join us at the park this weekend.

For Red River Fly Fishers,
Rex

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Here’s a copy of TP&W’s official press release for the event:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             DATE 12/8/09
Media Contact:     Paul Kisel (903) 465-1956 or Paul.Kisel@tpwd.state.tx.us

EISENHOWER STATE PARK HOSTS “TEXOMA TIE IN” ON JANUARY 23rd

DENISON, Texas.  Ever wanted to tie a fly or learn about fly tying and fly fishing?  Your big chance awaits you at the Texoma Tie In at Eisenhower State Park on Saturday January 23, 2010 when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partners with the Red River Fly Fishers to host a unique program of fly tying classes and activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The event is held inside the Recreation Hall and is free to the public.  Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome and there will be special fly tying activities for kids.  Whether you are a beginner who just has an interest in fly fishing or a self professed expert who wants to learn more, all will find something of interest at the Texoma Tie In.  If you ever had questions about where to go fly fishing or what equipment to use, talented anglers will be on hand to answer all questions.  Good bank fishing access to Lake Texoma can be found along the shoreline throughout the state park.     

The event will feature over twenty five tyers from across the Southwest that will be on hand to share their secrets with you as they tie their special flies.  There will be an emphasis on warm water fly patterns that are proven fish catchers on Lake Texoma for bass, stripers, and panfish.  Many of the classic trout and salmon flies will also be demonstrated.  There will be fly tying classes, lessons, and demonstrations that all can enjoy.  The President of the Red River Fly Fishers Jack Janco says “there are few things in fishing as rewarding as catching a fish on a fly that you have tied yourself.”  So come on out to the park that day and learn how.     
   
This program is one of dozens of such events taking place this year in Texas State Parks as part of TPWD’s Free Fishing in State Parks initiative that celebrates its seventh year. In addition to family-oriented events that teach basic and advanced fishing skills, fishing license requirements have been waived at more than 50 state parks.  The license-free angling applies only to fishing from a bank or pier inside the state park.

For more information about the “Texoma Tie In” or any of the agency fishing programs, please call Park Superintendent Paul Kisel at (903) 465-1956.

This years contest, once again sponsored by the Texas Flyfishers, will be held on October 10, 2009 in Rockport, Texas. Tournament headquarters will be located inside Los Comales Mexican Restaurant, 431 Hwy. 35 S, in Rockport, Texas.

Watch our website, http://www.texasflyfishers.org/ , for additional information. Look for the entry form and rules to be posted / sent out around the end of July.

I hope you make plans to participate. For additonal information, please contact me at  csumers@comcast.net

Tight loops,

Chris Sumers
Saltwater Outings Chairman, Texas Flyfishers

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7th, 2009 and plan to attend the Texas Flyfishers' 16th Annual Fly Tying Festival. This event features 50+ demonstration tiers from Texas and other states, as well as six 1-hour programs, Beginners Corner, Vendors, Casting Pool, and Danish Casting Games.

Special guest is Mark Sedotti. Mark is an innovative fly tier, and a former casting columnist for Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine. He's also a former member of the Scott Rod Pro Staff. He is widely known for his ability to cast very large flies up to 180 feet! Mark will be tying and also doing casting demonstrations.

For more details, including specifics of the Danish Casting Games, check out the 2009 Fly Tying Festival Flyer

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration, coffee and donuts. The seminar is free to members and non-members, alike. A modestly priced lunch will be served during the event, which event will conclude at 3 p.m. Bargains on tackle and other equipment will be available through silent auction and raffles.

The seminar will present fly casting clinics and demonstrations as well as continual fly-tying demonstrations by numerous guest tyers from Louisiana and other states. Noted guest speakers will present lectures on fly-fishing for bull reds, fly-fishing from kayaks and characteristics and design of fly-lines. Also, vendors will display their products of rods, lines and boats.

The days events will conclude with an a-la-carte banquet at Coyote Blues Restaurant, 5741 Johnston St., commencing at 6:30 p.m. All conclave participants and their guest are invited to join club members for this annual event.