Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing

It is the Year of the Rio and summer is now firmly upon us. It is a great time to get out on the water to target some Rio Grande Cichlids ! But where do you begin? Here is Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing 's Brief Guide to Rio Grande Cichlid on the Fly.

Tying the Silly Bugger in Olive (Pat's Original)

It's time for another Tuesday Tie! Today we are tying a Silly Bugger. It is a great fly for bass, Guads, Largemouth, Smallmouth, and more. I have had a ton of success on this fly in many variations of colors. I usually fish it slower and deeper, but you can take weight away and fish it more like a streamer. Hope you learn something, and I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for another Tuesday Tie with TFFF! Ingredients Hook: Umpqua U555 Size #8 (can tie on various sizes, brands, and styles) Thread: Olive Weight: Bead Head in Gold (can vary the size) | Lead (or lead-free) Weighted Wire Tail: Grizzly Marabou in Olive Rib: Thin Wire in Black Body: Crystal Antron Chenille in Light Olive Skirt: Sili Legs Nymph, Lt. Olive Barred Steps Place bead head on hook and then hook into vice. (optional: add weighted wire to hook shank for more weight now) Wrap from front of the hook to just before the bend. Tie in Marabou tail. Tail length shou...

Carp in Texas: Part 1 - What are Carp? (and What Ain't?)

Considered a nuisance fish by most anglers in America, carp in Texas seem to be as divisive a topic as the Dallas Cowboys, the legalization of marijuana, or Kinky Freidman. Some love them, many hate them. Discussions about carp can quickly become as heated of a debate as one about UT vs A&M, putting sauce on Bar-B-Que (notice the spelling), or wind turbines. As carp fishing (especially fly fishing) becomes increasingly popular in Texas, this divisiveness may get further entrenched. All sides of the carp debate feel solidly correct, but what is the truth...are they trash fish, do they destroy the environment, are they a prize catch? What are these carp in Texas and what is their impact? In this five-part series, Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing , will attempt to dive deeply into the subject to root out as much CORRECT information as possible. Be sure to understand the facts before you make a decision.

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