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Bass Lab The Practical Science of Fly Fishing

My friend Steve Hollensed is putting on a seminar that looks to be quite a fine event:

Bass Lab
The Practical Science of Fly Fishing
September 19, 2009
Lantana Lodge
Lake Ray Roberts, TX

On September 19, 2009 Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guides Steve Hollensed and Rob Woodruff will present Bass Lab-the Practical Science of Fly Fishing.

This informative class examines Ichthyology, Limnology, Physics, Meteorology and other sciences from a fly fishing point of view. The Black Bass (Micropterus spp.) and Striper/White Bass (Morone spp.) families will be covered. The course also discusses selection and modification of watercraft and fly fishing equipment for bass fishing.

The classroom portion will consist of lecture and demonstration. An outdoor warm water fly casting and fly fishing skills lesson will be included.

The impressive Lantana Resort on Lake Ray Roberts will host the event.
Click here: Lantana Resort & Marina offers Lodging, Dining & Meeting Space in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Texas

A catered lunch will be provided. Lodging is available for those requiring an overnight stay.

The objective of the class is to teach fly fishers to know their target species, to analyze the natural variables presented during a typical day on the water and to adjust fly selection, presentation and tactics in order to maximize success.

Class is limited to 12 students.

Advance registration required.
Course fee is $200.00.

Gift Certificates are available.

Contact Steve Hollensed stevehollensed@texoma.net, (903) 546-6237
or Rob Woodruff WGSFlyfish@aol.com, (903) 967-2665 for questions or registration

About the Instructors:

Steve Hollensed is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide and Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor. Steve guides fly anglers on Lake Texoma for stripers and smallmouth bass as well as Lake Ray Roberts for largemouth bass. He conducts fly casting and fly fishing classes across the region and will be conducting casting workshops at the FFF National Conclave this July. Steve is a former high school chemistry, physics, and environmental science teacher.

Rob Woodruff is an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide. He has a degree in Entomology from Texas A&M and frequently teaches Entomology for Fly Fishers classes. Rob guides fly anglers for largemouth bass on lakes in East Texas, including world famous Lake Fork, and for trout and smallmouth bass on the Mountain Fork River system of Southeastern Oklahoma. Rob’s techniques and flies have appeared in magazines such as Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, Fly Fisher, Bassmaster, Fly Rod & Reel and Southwest Fly Fishing. He has been featured on two episodes of ESPN’s Fly Fishing America.

Fair Oaks Park Dallas TX

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Could be an OK place to fish?

Gremlin Fishing eBay Store

I wish I got paid for this but alas I simply share the goodness as it comes my way...

Gremlin Fishing's eBay Store

Update on Irving

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I spent just a few minutes here a weekend afternoon last week. Very few minutes as I was on the go. There were some fat, orange-bellied bream who were rolling up and busting on the hackled foam fly I was fishing. But no one took. Kinda thrilling though, to see those bellies flashing as they lazily took whacks at the foam bug :-)

Some Places I Want To Fish

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Flies You Wish You Thought Of

From Blanco Honkey

"All fishermen are liars, except you and me,
and I'm not so sure about you."

Reel Recovery Needs Your Help

Read about Reel Recovery here

They need flies! The Texas chapter as well as the Denver chapter.

I have two threads started on this subject, please have a look:

Texas Chapter's November 2009 Event

Denver Chapter's June 2009 Event


If you are so inclined, your donations of flies or time or cashola would be greatly appreciated by these fellas!

Creek Shoes

There's far more on the Vibram website
I was browsing for an unrelated reason when I ran cross these. Instantly my thoughts went to summertime, creeks and wade fishing. As my wife calls old worn out tennis shoes, "creek shoes" they look awfully tempting although the price is daunting to a po' boy like me.

Any of you readers ever fish in these?