GRTU Troutfest 2020 gift certificate winner had a good day

Action Angler & Outdoor Center- Guadalupe River, New Braunfels, TX

Got to take out a GRTU Troutfest 2020 gift certificate winner today on the Guad. Many of these to the net. The River is still fishing well and you can still book 1/2 day floats, early morning has been best.

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New opening hours and info for Living Waters in Austin

A beautiful Rio Grande Cichlid from Brushy Creek. Photo by Dustin Scott
Join Chris Johnson on Instagram / Facebook LIVE this Saturday, May 2nd @ 10 AM CST
to learn about all things cichlid.

Greetings Fellow Fly Fishers,

We hope this email finds you healthy and ready to hit the water! The fishing on Brushy Creek has been fantastic and it will just keep getting better as the weather warms. Give the shop a call if you need the latest fishing report before you head out!

As you know, Texas is beginning to re-open in a limited fashion and we are doing the same at Living Waters. So without further ado, here are a few announcements that we want to bring to your attention:

FLY SHOP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beginning Monday, May 4^thwe will re-open our fly shop doors to the public in a limited fashion.
Store hours will be 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., Monday – Saturday.
We will be allowing a maximum of 10 customers in the store at one time.
Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned/disinfected regularly throughout the day.
The fly shop will be deep cleaned on a daily basis.
Curbside pickup and mail orders will still continue.
The safety of our staff and customers is of great importance to us. That being said, please DO NOT visit the shop if you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness or allergies. Instead, we can process your order over the phone and mail it to you.
Please continue to observe social distancing when visiting the fly shop.

GUIDE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

All guide trips, including float trips, will be resuming.
Temporarily, Full Day trips will NOT INCLUDE lunch and all guests will be responsible for packing their own lunch for their own safety. A cooler will be available with ice and drinks.
All boats will be cleaned and disinfected regularly for the safety of our clients.
Social distancing will be practiced on all trips.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

All in-store events for the month of May have been postponed/canceled.
Fly Tying Nights will continue to be video-based through the month of May. To view the videos, visit www.vimeo.com/lwff
Saturday events will all be hosted on Instagram and Facebook for the month of May. Please visit www.livingwatersflyfishing.com/events in the future for the new schedule of events. (we will have it updated soon!)
Our Brushy Creek Slam will end on May 15^th so catch some fish and earn discounts at Living Waters!
Living Waters Fly Fishing is a Trout Unlimited Gold Level Business and Chris will be on a live interview with TU’s Business Director, Walt Gasson, on Instagram live this Friday, May 1^st at 3PM CST. Join in to hear Walt and Chris discuss everything from native trout to fly shop life.
Next weekend’s (May 9^th, @ 10 AM) Instagram and Facebook live event will be a Whiting Hackle Tutorial with Chris Johnson. Learn the intricacies of each hackle type and their uses at the vise. We will also debut an exclusive product from Whiting Farms that will be available after the class! This will be one you don’t want to miss!

As always, call the shop if you have any questions about anything posted above. We are still taking phone orders for mail or curbside pickup – the shop can be reached at (512) 828-3474 from 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., Monday – Saturday. Thank you again for all of your support during this season. We have weathered the storm well and are humbled by the generosity of our fly fishing family. It is an honor to be your local fly shop. Take care, stay safe, and God Bless!

Tight Lines,

Living Waters Fly Fishing

Living Waters is a TU Gold Level Business and Chris will be interviewed on Instagram Live with TU’s Business Director, Walt Gasson this Friday, May 1^st at 3PM CST.
Join in to hear Walt and Chris discuss everything from native trout to fly shop life.

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Austin Kayak demo days

Come join us at our SPRING DEMO DAYS where you can have the opportunity to test the best and newest kayaks on the market. Have a conversation with the brand representatives and ask any questions to our team of experts.

We will be on the water ready to help you! This event is open to the public and free of charge (waiver required on site)

For dates, hours of operation and locations, please refer to the graphic or visit:

https://www.austinkayak.com/demo.html

ACK Spring Demo Day 2020 – Austin, TX

Austin Kayak

date and time

SAT, MAR 14

10:00 AM

SUN, MAR 15

12:00 PM

11400 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78759-3501, United States

For those of you that knew Mike Wright

Mike Wright passed away on March 7^th. Mike was a friend and valued member of our club. He always participated in our activities whether it was a tournament, an outing, our board of directors, education, modernizing our website or increasing membership.

He has been, or currently was, a Vice President on our board, Director of Membership, Director of Communications and Director of Education. Mike’s expertise made our members better fishers and our club more vibrant. Any of us who took advantage of Mike’s knowledge are better for it today. Mike will be missed by us all.

At this time, I have no information on a memorial service but will pass that on when, and if, I know of any.

I have included a post by Mike’s granddaughter.

Fishing has really picked up on the Guadalupe

Fly Fishing Report

To all who’ve recently subscribed to our newsletter: Thank you for joining!

The first trout stocking on the Guadalupe is complete. GRTU stocked 8,000 pounds of Rainbow trout from FM306 to the 2nd crossing bridge (the Trout Special Regulation Zone) ranging 15 to 20 plus inches. These fish are still getting adjusted to their new environment and need extra attention during catch and release. Playing the fish quick and keeping the fish in the water for pics will help the fish survive. Lots of folks are enjoying some great fly fishing and excellent weather.

Store hours have returned to 7 days a week. Parking is available for fly fishing access for $10 per person. 2 hour fly fishing lessons are available for $100 per angler.

All of the local rivers currently have ideal flows and temperatures. Lots of bass and perch are being caught deep on sink tip fly lines using various minnow patterns. Trout are being caught with all techniques. The nymph fishing includes eggs, worms, soft hackles, midges, caddis, and various mayfly emergers. Dry fly fishing has been good at times with caddis, and various mayfly patterns. Streamer fishing has been good with basic Wooly Buggers. Please contact us if you want to experience some great hill country fly fishing.

Flows on the Guadalupe below Canyon Lake are currently at 97 CFS. The Canyon Lake level is a few feet low and flows could reduce more if rainfall doesn’t increase. It’s very important to keep a watch on the river flows. Wading can become dangerous if you are on the river when the dam suddenly increases its flow. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of the lake level and dam release.

There are a good number of trout that have made it through the summer. Good flows through the summer, lower fishing pressure during spawning times, and a new feeding program from GRTU have helped increase these numbers. Small Rainbow trout under 10 inches have been found in the holdover areas indicating some trout reproduction. TXPW has done a shocking study to learn more, and an official report should be available soon.

Don’t be intimidated by the skills needed to fish the warm water species. By booking a half day trip or 2 hour lesson, we can provide the equipment needed and show you how to use it. We can also schedule 2-hour lessons for trout fishing. This is a great way to break into the sport or improve skills.

Please contact us if you want to experience some great Colorado or Hill Country fly fishing. Guided trips and gift certificates can be purchased online at http://actionangler.net/ by clicking the “BOOK NOW” button.

I’d like to fill you in on the most recent news in the Texas Hill Country and west/central Colorado.

News and updates:

1. Action Angler is a booking agent and guide for 1, 2, and 3 day float trips on the Gunnison River through the Gunnison Gorge and lower Gunnison River. This allows us to hold preferred dates for our clients. The Gunnison Gorge is thought of by many as a Top 20 Destination To See Before You Die, and also referred to as a mini-Grand Canyon. The lower Gunnison River is an easier-paced section, with day trips starting at $600. Please contact us for details.

2. The next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers is scheduled for January 28, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers The next GRTU meeting is November 16. http://www.grtu.org/

3. Action Angler will be hosting its 14th annual fly fishing event on December 7 from 9am to 11am. Texas Parks and Wildlife will be stocking over 1000 trout for this event. This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing, and tips for fly fishing the Guadalupe River. Instruction will be given by local fly fishing guides, and the cost for the instruction will be $30 per person with a maximum of 20 anglers. Demo fly rods will be available, and personal equipment is welcome. A limited amount of waders and boots will be available for rental for $20. Sponsors for the event will donate product samples for the participants. Reservation is required. Please email us at info@actionangler.net.

4. If you are planning to be in the Aspen or Glenwood Springs areas in the summertime or early fall, call Aspen Fly Fishing and/or Crystal Fly Shop to book trips. Be sure to request Chris Jackson as your guide. http://www.aspenflyfishing.com/
http://www.crystalflyshop.com/index.html

If you are planning to be in the Crested Butte or Gunnison areas in the summertime or early fall, call Dragonfly Anglers to book trips on the upper Gunnison River and request Chris Jackson as your guide. http://www.dragonflyanglers.com/

5. Please let us know if you are interested in a premier Bull Trout fly fishing destination in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia.

Here are a few nice river homes to stay at while visiting the Guadalupe River. Two of them are located across the street from the fly shop and can sleep up to 8.

http://www.newbraunfelsescapes.com/Unit/Details/134273

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12068571?bev_ref=1419265528_L9zlmItssOgZ0063&user_id=25097597&s=3

http://agent-77636.pages.tourfactory.com/

https://rioguadaluperesort.com/

https://www.maricopariversidelodge.com/

https://www.kueblerwaldrip.com/

Sincerely,

Chris Jackson, Owner/Lead Guide
Go Where the Action Is!
www.actionangler.net
830-708-FISH (830-708-3474)