Tying flies is not for every one. Lots of people get started thinking they will save lots of money tying their own, and that maybe true. Many find out after spending a boat load of cash, that it’s just not worth the hassle. If you choose to tie your own, start small, practice, and watch
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Bass fishing on Lake Austin
Bass fishing on Lake Austin is great year round, and last Thursday (Jan. 9) was no exception. Robbie, Rango, and I launched the Towee at Walsh Landing, and headed out for some night fishing. We started off at the marina at Westwood Country Club. There were some very small baitfish working around the lights, but
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Fall Bass fishing on Lady Bird Lake
Fall Bass fishing on Lady Bird Lake is in full swing right now, and the fish are getting ready for “winter”. Winter in Austin can be pretty mild, or not. We have been blessed with lots of rain. We set a record as the “wettest October” ever in Austin, with over TWO feet of rain!
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Long Hot Summer on Lady Bird Lake
“Hot town, summer in the city, Back of my neck getting burnt and gritty…” The Lovin Spoonful With water temperatures just shy of 90 degrees, “the Bird” was a tough fishery. July and August were brutal, as was early September. We finally started getting some rain, and temps cooled off some, so time to get out and
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Fishing on Lady Bird Lake
Fishing on Lady Bird Lake has been pretty good this past spring. I ran a promotion on “Living Social” and sold 80 trips on Lady Bird! I was pleasantly surprised by the numbers, and I would like to thank every one who supported me. I have met some great people, and they seemed to really
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Capital City Kayak Fishing Tournament
Capital City Kayak Fishing Tournament Series stop #2 was held this past Saturday, Feb. 16. The destination was “Lady Bird Lake”, aka “Town Lake”. A cold front had blown through the night before, which added to the challenge. I was fishing the “fly” division, so I knew I had my work cut out for me
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