Club Picnic

June 28, 2025

New Braunfels Fly Fishers had a family picnic at River Chase on the Guadalupe River.  We had 25 club and family members attend the picnic.  The hamburgers, hot dogs, brownies, and baklava were all excellent.

We also had a fly-casting competition designed by Phil Lambrecht that 13 club members participated in.  The competition had 4 hula-hoops spaced out and the object was to see how many hoops you get your fly in within a 3-minute time limit.  Bo Lewis won the event and was awarded a gift certificate to Rio Anglers Fly Shop.

Next year we will schedule the picnic for a cooler time of year.

How to Care for Your Waders

How to Care for Your Waders and Extend Their Lifespan

Waders are an investment, and whether you wear Simms, Patagonia, or Orvis, proper care and timely repairs can significantly extend their lifespan while keeping them waterproof and breathable. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get the most out of your gear.

Step 1: Pre-Cleaning Prep

Step 2: Cleaning

  • Hand or Machine Wash: Use cold water (below 86°F/30°C) and a mild detergent or specialty technical wash.
  • Avoid: Bleach, fabric softeners, or harsh cleaners—they’ll damage the fabric.
  • Rinse Well: Leftover soap attracts dirt and can affect breathability.

    Step 3: Drying

    • Hang your waders by the suspenders in a well-ventilated area—no sunlight or heat sources.
    • Pro Tip: Dry them inside out first, then flip to finish drying the exterior.

    Step 4: Storing

    • Always store your waders 100% dry to prevent mildew.
    • Hang them by the boots or suspenders in a cool, dry space.
    • For long-term storage, use a garment bag and avoid tight folds that can crease or weaken the fabric.

      Step 5: Repairing Leaks & Tears

      • Find the Leak: Fill with water or dab with rubbing alcohol to spot pinholes. Mark them clearly.
      • Fix It: Use Aquaseal, or specific repair kits available from Simms, Orvis, and Patagonia.
      • For Leaky Seams: Turn waders inside out and apply seam sealer directly.

      Step 6: Restore the DWR (Durable Water Repellent)

      • Breathable waders from Patagonia, Simms, and Orvis have DWR coatings that wear off over time.
      • Use Revivex to restore water repellency.
      • Reactivate by tumble drying on low (if safe for your brand) or ironing with a cloth between the fabric and the iron.

        Step 7: Extra Maintenance Tips

         

        • Avoid UV damage: Long sun exposure weakens even the best materials.
        • Use a changing mat to protect neoprene booties.
        • Lube zippers (on models like Patagonia Swiftcurrent, Orvis Pro Zip or Simms G4Z) with silicone-based zipper lube.
        • Check regularly for seam stress, especially on the knees, seat, and gravel guard areas.

        With just a little routine care, your waders will stay dry, breathable, and ready for many more days on the water.

17 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY – SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Greetings Fellow Fly Fishers,

We opened the doors to a dream in 2008 in our first location – a former cat shelter in a small strip center – on Sam Bass Road. A few years later, we were blessed to move into a business complex on Main Street – a big upgrade from where we were before, but still hard to find. Finally, in 2017, we moved into our custom-built, stand-alone building at 103 N. Brown Street! Year over year, we have watched the fly fishing community grow, and we are honored that so many call our fly shop home. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating 17 years at Texas’ local fly shop this weekend!

17 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY – SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Shop, eat, and win prizes during our Anniversary Party this Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Enjoy live music from Ole G, bites from TX Biltong, complementary beverages, discounts across the store, and a free BBQ lunch. Of course our anniversary celebration wouldn’t be complete without our famous Prize Drawing and Mystery Scratch Off Tickets!

FREE BBQ LUNCH
We will be smoking up a load of brisket and sausage which will be served it up with beans, potato salad, cabbage salad, and drinks for lunch from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.

ANNIVERSARY PRIZE DRAWING DETAILS
For every $10 that you spend (in-person or by phone order) on June 21st, you’ll receive a FREE  ticket to place in the prize drawing(s) of your choice! You DO NOT have to be present to win!!

PRIZE 1  ̶  Full Day Guide Trip for One or Two Anglers
PRIZE 2  ̶  Scott Fly Rod 50th Edition GS 4-wt and Ross Reel of Your Choice
PRIZE 3  ̶  Decked Honcho Case with Foam 
PRIZE 4  ̶  Fly Tying Shopping Spree
PRIZE 5  ̶  Private Casting Lesson for One or Two Students
PRIZE 6  ̶  SMITH Optics Sunglasses of Your Choice (up to a $350 value)
PRIZE 7  ̶  Sea Run Riffle Daily Fly Rod Case
PRIZE 8  ̶  Texas Coast Saltwater Fly Assortment and Boat Box
PRIZE 9  ̶  Lamson Remix S 3pk of Your Choice
PRIZE 10  ̶  Fishpond Tailwater Fly Tying Kit & Dr. Slick Tool Set
*Winners will be notified Monday, June 23rd and prizes must be collected or shipped by July 31st.

MYSTERY SCRATCH OFF TICKET DETAILS
The first 200 customers to make an in-store purchase on June 21st , will receive a Mystery Scratch Off Ticket. Bring your ticket back unscratched during the month of July to see what you’ve won! Prizes range from total purchase discounts, to FREE Scientific Anglers fly lines, to a Half Day Local Wade Trip with Chris Johnson! *Limit one ticket per customer. 

ANNIVERSARY SALES
– 40% OFF Select Leader & Tippet
– 15% OFF Fishpond Nets
– 20% OFF Select Decked D-Co Boxes
– 80% OFF Sightline Provisions
– 20-40% OFF Select Fly Rods
– 10% OFF Polarized Glasses
– 20% OFF Full Priced Simms Apparel
– up to 40% OFF Select Fly Reels
– additional 20% OFF Clearance Apparel & Footwear
* Sales limited to stock on hand. 

Thank you for a wonderful 17 years! We look forward to celebrating with you in the shop or catching up with you on the phone! If you have any questions about the event, please don’t hesitate to call or email. Thanks again for supporting your local fly shop!  We could never have made it this far without our fly fishing community.  Take care and God Bless!

Tight Lines,
Living Waters Fly Fishing

June NBFF Fly tying session this Thursday, June 12

We will have our June NBFF Fly tying session this Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8 pm. at the Westside Community Center, 2932 South IH 35 Frontage Road in New Braunfels.  This month we will be tying the “Rainbow Warrior” a good trout fly on the Guadalupe.  We will start promptly a 6 with a short skills video, then a video on tying the Rainbow Warrior.
The club has several sets of tying tools, but if you have your own, please bring them.  The club will supply the needed material for tying this fly.
******As a reminder, this will be our last tying session for the summer (July-September) and we will hopefully resume again the first Thursday in October.
Hope to see you there,
Gary

We have moved our Fly-tying Session to Thursday, June 12th

At the request of the Westside Community Center, we have moved our Fly-tying Session from this Thursday to next Thursday, June 12th.  I will send out a reminder notice for this this weekend.    Also, this will be our last tying session for the summer (taking off July, August, September) and we will hopefully resume the first Thursday in October (October 2nd).
Hope to see you next Thursday,
Gary