Fly Fish Texas emphasizes hands-on learning and immediate application of newly acquired skills. Visitors can collect aquatic insects from the center's streams, tie a fly to imitate one of those insects under the supervision of a skilled tier, learn to cast it from a casting instructor certified by the Federation of Fly Fishers, then use it to catch a rainbow trout, catfish or sunfish from one of TFFC's stocked ponds or streams.
Throughout the day, experienced fly-tiers will be demonstrating and teaching fly-tying in the Anglers Pavilion on a one-on-one basis. In addition, group instruction in beginning fly-tying will be offered in the Hart-Morris Conservation Center classroom beginning at noon. Both are offered on a walk-up basis.
Beginning casting instruction will take place continuously in the Conservation Center parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the Conservation Center Room B, attend fly-fishing 101 at 10 a.m. and learn about essential flies for Texas fresh water at 11 a.m.
Fly-fishing kayak style will be presented on the shore of the casting pond at 2 p.m.
Other sessions will focus on caring for fly-fishing equipment, choosing a fly line, and fishing the slam of B.A.S.S. in southern rivers.
Kayak use will be demonstrated on the casting pond. Do-it-yourself fly-fishing for rainbow trout, sunfish and catfish will be available all day in the TFFC's ponds and streams.
Food service will be available onsite, or attendees may bring a picnic. TFFC's regularly scheduled dive shows will take place in the dive theater at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will be followed by tram tours of the hatchery.
Fly Fish Texas takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free with regular paid admission. For more information, please click here.
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