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• TPWD Fly Fishing Instructor Certification - Aug 15, 2026

  • When
    08/15/2026
  • Location
    Honey Creek Ranch 26226 TX-Hwy 46 Spring Branch, Tx 78070
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Get Your
  TPWD Fly Fishing Instructor Certification 

  Saturday, August 15, 2026

  

  If you have completed the TPWD Angler Education Instructor Workshop, and would like to obtain the Fly Fishing Instructor Certification, an upcoming class will be held on 15 August 2026 at the new Honey Creek Ranch State Natural Area near Guadalupe River State Park on Hwy 46 between Bulverde and Bergheim.

  Honey Creek Ranch, 26226 TX-Hwy 46, Spring Branch, Tx 78070 

  Registration Required
  Click Here To Register

  As of 24 June there are 12 open slots available. 

  Participants will need to bring their own fly rod & reel with a complete line setup to use during the workshop. The workshop is for those interested in learning and teaching fly fishing skills in their communities.

  The workshop will present fly-fishing teaching methods in casting, aquatic ecology, line setup, and flies, as well as educational resources through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education Program.
  

  Pre-registration is required and is limited to 16 attendees:  https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_details/228930
  

  If you have not attended an Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop prior to this Fly Fishing workshop, please view the TPWD training calendar for workshop dates here.
  

  NOTE: Participants should wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities. And bring a bag lunch and plenty of water for hydration.

  
  

  Dan Remmers | Bergheim TX   

  dan.remmers@gvtc.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• FLY TYING FRIDAY - Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

  • When
    08/28/2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Waring VFD, 11 Waring Rd, Waring TX 78074
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers "Fly Night"
  All Skill Level Fly Tiers Invited

  Fly Tying FRIDAY, Aug 28, 2026

  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  Meet in the Warring VFD building
  11 Waring Rd., Waring TX 1407
  (DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF FIRE STATION) 

  • Casting Practice begins at 5:30.  Bring your casting rig.
  • Fly tying begins at 6:30-7:00.  Bring your own vice and materials, a limited number of loaners are available. We have a large "stash" of donated materials as well. 

  

  Fly tying: "Ball Peen Craw" 

  The fly of the night will be the Ball Peen Craw, a personal favorite of mine. It is a simple, medium-weight crawfish imitation that sinks quickly yet is light enough to cast on a 4-weight rod.

  It works great for Hill Country bass and has good potential for carp. While simple to tie, it offers a great opportunity to freshen up your skills and practice making dubbing loops.
  

  
  

  The BALL PEEN CRAW isan impressionistic, medium-weight crayfish pattern created by designer Jay Zimmerman. It features double chain eyes that can be trimmed to adjust sink rate, and it is widely used for targeting picky fish like carp, smallmouth bass, and trout.  This fly utilizes layered dubbing, crystal flash, and rubber silly legs for lifelike movement and antenna simulation.

  Event Details:
  
  - Location: Waring VFD, 11 Waring Rd. We will be tying in this location once a month for the foreseeable future.

  - Schedule:
        - 5:30 PM: Casting practice (front lot, bring your fly rig)
        - 6:30 PM: Doors open
        - 7:00 PM: Tying begins
  
  We are excited to return to the Waring Volunteer Fire Dept, VFD, the original location for our fly tying nights and the group favorite!  We have a great tying room, a great casting lot, and Guadalupe River fishing an easy walk away. 

  Suggested Tying Materials for this fly:
  
    - Hook: Gamakatsu B10s (size 6-4)
    - Eyes: Bead chain, medium/large (black)
    - Body: Whitlock SLF dub near nuff crayfish (or similar)
    - Tail: Rubber legs (orange with flake)
    - Flash: Krystal flash
  
  A dubbing spinner will also be helpful, though it is not required.

  Best regards, Jack Bartell - THCFF Tying Coordinator
  Instagram: @JackBartell66

  
  
  

  Side note:
  

  We also ask (if you have one) to being a small dust buster style vacuum or
  dust pan and brush.  We want to keep our meeting space clean as we are very
  thankful for the First Baptist Church allowing the use of this location.

  Tiers are encouraged to bring their own tools and materials
  if available. But material, tools, and vises for loan are
  available and to be used to tiers of all skill levels and
  experience. 
  

  You are welcome to tie no matter skill level or experience.
  If you want to tie flies we will make sure you learn how to tie flies!
  Experienced tiers will be available to assist new and learning tiers if needed. 

  GOODFLY INC. NEEDS YOUR SPARE FLIES

  The GoodFly Organization is in needs your spare bass and panfish flies to for their Spring and Summer Fly Workshops.  At the end of each teaching session attendees are given a small filled flybox to begin their fly fishing journey. 

  At least 150 flies per workshop are used so they easily giveaway more than 1000 flies  per season. A good place to begin is to go through your own fly box and donate any flies you know you will never fish. Or you may ties a couple of dozen flies just for this project. 

  All fly donations are greatly appreciated. Your contribution may be dropped off at any THCFF fly tying session or mail them to:

  Alan King,
  551 William D. Finch Dr.  suite 120
  College Station, TX 77845

  Learn more about this worthy program at info@goodfly.org 
  

  
  

  
  

  VOLUNTEERS: Any fly tier who wishes to assist or teach - please contact Jack Bartel directly.  Email Jack

  Vises and tools  are available for students but I encourage any instructors or students who have vises and tools to please bring them along as our current stock of vises and tools is limited. 

  Additionally, if any of you have a fly you would like to share please know that you’re more than welcome to do so. 

  Please know that we always have extra material in the club tying materials box, and that you should feel free to use them. 

  - Jack Bartel  

  

  Meeting Format:

  Experienced tiers will be present to teach new and more experienced tiers, or answer with any fly tying questions you may have to the best of our abilities. 

  • Bring spare flies for the "Club's Fly Library". 
  • Simple snacks and drinks will be provided at tying night. Attendees are also welcome to bring hot or cold food or drink to share. 
  • (Space will be provided, weather and light permitting, to practice or demonstrate casting. Experienced casters will gladly present to help.)
  • Material, vises, tools, and material will be provided for new tiers. 

  

  Notes from Jack Bartell, THCFF fly-tying leader 

  "I'm an avid fly angler and fly tier. I especially enjoy tying flies designed for our Hill Country waters by local friends and fly fishers. And even more, enjoy fishing these flies for native fish. Our Club sponsors the "3rd Thursday" fly-tying night in Waring, TX (only a few hundred yards from the Guadalupe River). I hope to see you there.  

  
  

  
  

  More info, meeting suggestions, or donations contact  
  Jack Bartell; Jack53wb@gmail.com; text 830-446-9071

  
  

  

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• Trout Lease 2027 Registration

  • Start
    09/15/2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    12/14/2026
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    THCFF Crabapple Trout Lease
  • Spaces left
    55

  TROUT LEASE REGISTRATION BEGINS SEP 15, 2026 Read Fully Before Purchase - CHANGES MADE for 2027 There is one private access cold water trout lease available this year, Crabapple Creek, near Eckert Texas ( maps: use Willow City, TX - 17 miles N of Fredericksburg - to check your driving distance). This lease offers about 3000 ft (more than 1/2 mile) of sight fishable live cold water creek which will be stocked with hundreds of 11" to 20" trout. [Important Note: Do not trespass! We know you want a peek. But...This lease is private land - the owner and family's home is onsite and they expect seclusion and strict cooperation from our club.  Comings and goings are monitored. The only access lease members will have is during the lease period December - April.  Do not risk an unpleasant visit with Gillespie County law enforcement.] The Trout Lease Manager is Don Anderson who volunteers time each week feeding and maintaining your trout leases.  Be sure to email and thank him for making TROUT LEASE 2027 run smoothly. Contact Don Anderson at DonAnderson@thcff.org if you have lease access questions or need to report a lease abuse issue.   Purchase Your Lease Membership Applicants may purchase ONE LEASE MEMBERSHIP per person.   Access is limited to avoid over-crowding. Member Slots are sold on a first come first serve basis until the lease is sold out.  Step 1:  Verify Your USPS Mailing Address When you receive your Lease Registration Invitation Newsletter, check the member profile information on your Letter before you purchase your lease slot. Your Club Member profile address on your invitation is the exact name and address your LEASE ACCESS PACKET will be mailed.  (USPS Advantage will only deliver to legal addresses found in the USPS Database). Significant costs are imposed on Applicants for the time, materials, and postage to replace Lease Packets mailed to incorrect or undeliverable addresses.  Step 2: Purchase a Lease Membership Lease applicants must have an ACTIVE THCFF 2026 or 2027 Club Membership to purchase a Trout Lease Membership. There are FOUR (4) Lease Membership options to choose from. Pick the SINGLE option that best fits your fishing goals. Complete this Online Registration Form, confirm all of your information is complete before Purchasing.  Lease Membership Purchases are made by ONLINE Credit Card (strongly suggested).  Personal Checks/Cash only by prior arrangement. Contract treasurer@THCFF.org Lease Access Packets containing COLORED WRIST BANDS and PARKING PASS are mailed once verification records shows the member has successfully: PURCHASED a TROUT LEASE 2027 Membership Online. PURCHASED a THCFF 2027 CLUB MEMBERSHIP. Lease Access The Trout Lease land is privately owned property and activity is monitored by landowner. No one is allowed on lease property without a colored wrist band and parking permit tag showing other people your lease Membership. Trespassers are reported to the Game Warden.  NOTE: Members paying by the "Membership Auto-renew Credit Card System" have a TCHFF 2027 MEMBERSHIP by default. NOTE: Lease payments secured by checks are held-back until the check clears your bank. If you choose to pay by check, funds must be received from your bank BEFORE THE ENTIRE LEASE IS SOLD OUT, regardless of the date on the check.  Lease slots are always sold on a first-come first-serve basis. Step 3: It's each Lease Member's responsibility to read each lease email and then contact Lease Manager if there is still confusion.   Each lease member will automatically receive an email confirmation upon successfully completing the online payment process. You will be notified of any registration problems by email as soon as a problem is discovered. You will be notified of the Trout Stocking date and the first day of fishing by Trout Lease Newsletter.  During the lease year you will be notified of lease maintenance dates, tournaments, temporary lease closing dates, or lease status changes by email.  Read every email to stay informed. TROUT LEASE 2027 Packet Contents Packet contents are: President's Welcome Letter Release of Liability Agreement Lease Regulations & Lease Rules of Conduct  Lease Description and Map Colored Wristband (must be visible on your person when visiting lease) Parking Pass/Mirror Hang Tag Please you make sure to read the documents enclosed in this packet. There are new lease sign/sign out instructions.  TROUT LEASE 2027 Access The Trout Lease is private property.  The landowner lives onsite and monitors comings and goings. Unauthorized persons will be reported to the Game Warden for further action. Lease members are required to identify themselves with the following items anytime they are on lease property to show they belong to the THCFF Trout Lease Program. __________________  A colored imprinted TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FLY FISHERS 2027 wristband- must be visible on your person while on lease property.  A Parking Permit Mirror 2027 Hang Tag- must be visible on your vehicle mirror while on lease property. Please be sure to read the Liability & Privacy Notices below.

  By completing the Lease registration Application you are acknowledging your full agreement to these following items: 
  

  1. Lease activity will be actively monitored by Lease Managers and Land Owners. 
  2. Sign-in sheets are inspected for completeness accuracy.  Be sure to "sign-out" whenever you leave the property.  This info is used to manage lease usage.
  3. Surveillance cameras are used at critical locations to monitor comings and goings. 
  4. Click the Button and read the Trout Lease Liability Policy.  Trout Lease Liability Release
  5. Click the Button and read the Trout Lease Rules and Conduct Statement.  Trout Lease Rules
  6. Not following lease rules will result in prompt removal from the fishing lease.

  BE SURE AND READ YOUR EMAILS FOR LATEST LEASE UPDATES.
  

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