The Central Texas Flyfishers of San Marcos, Texas is affiliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers, as well as its Southern Council. The club has members of all ages and abilities, from many backgrounds.
July 2009
One weights and BBQ Spaghetti
by Chris Cohen
Ever take a three state detour on the way to one of your favorite trout rivers? No? Then you might want to consider doing something unorthodox like that.
For me a fishing trip is not just about the fishing. I know I am going to catch fish, so for me it is about getting into the car with a good friend and just going. Does not really matter how you get there. Just go. Stop when you want to stop. See what you want to see.
This particular trip started almost a year ago. I was watching a show on TV about great BBQ locations that included two in Lockhart. While waiting for the Lockhart BBQs to come on they did a segment on Interstate BBQ in Memphis. Of course the ribs looked fantastic, but what really stuck with me was a big ol' plate of BBQ spaghetti. Yep, BBQ spaghetti! From that moment on I just had to try it. | Continue Article
Fly-tying delivers joy
by Bill Wofford
You have heard me talk about a young man, 9 years old who is suffering from an inoperable brain stem tumor and what we are doing to make his days happier. He sketched some flies that in his imagination would catch fish on a fly rod. His aunt contacted us a couple of months ago to see if we could take these sketches and make them into flies, that it would help him overcome some of the tragedy that is plaguing his young life and perhaps make at least one more day happier for him.
As usual in times like these when youngsters are hurting CTFF responded with great enthusiasm by rising to the occasion, copying his flies, arranging them into a fly box and presenting them to him. | Continue Article