NOVEMBER EVENTS

FALL FISH OFF
Saturday, November 1st Living Waters Fly Fishing

Our Annual Brushy Creek Fall Fish Off tournament is a celebration of the variety of species we are blessed with in our own backyard. Test your angling prowess, compete for prizes, and kick off the fall fishing season with a little friendly competition! The winner will be the angler who lands the most species on fly within the allotted time.

There is no entry fee or registration required, but attendance at the Pre-Tournament Briefing is mandatory to participate.

7:30 A.M. – Doors Open / Entrant Check-In
7:45 A.M. – Mandatory Pre-Tournament Briefing
8:00 A.M. – Tournament Begins
12:00 P.M. Tournament Ends
12:15 P.M. Photo “Weight In”
1:00 P.M. – Winners Announced / Prizes Awarded

FLY TYING NIGHT – INSTRUCTIONAL #1 – (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BEGINNERS ONLY)
Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00 P.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Fly Tying Nights are divided into three distinct types – Instructional, Roundtable, and Virtual. The first and second Wednesdays of the month are Instructional Fly Tying for Beginner and Intermediate+ level tyers. These nights are held in-person at the fly shop.

For Beginner tyers, we supply everything you need – vise, tools, and materials – to learn two patterns each night. These four total patterns will equip you with the essential techniques for continuing your tying journey. We recommend that new students start on Week 1.

For Intermediate+ tyers, each week you’ll learn a new Fly of the Night. We will provide the instruction and materials, but please bring your own vise, tools, and thread.

6:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes
6:45 P.M. – Fly Shop Re-Opens
7:00 P.M. – Fly Tying Night
Beginner Fly #1-2 / BC Streamer and Woolly Bugger
Intermediate Fly / Pat’s Rubber Legs
9:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes

INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Saturday, November 8th at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of fly casting and fly tackle, as well as access points and fly selection for the Texas Hill Country. All necessary equipment will be provided; just bring a notebook and pen!

10:00 – 11:30 / Introduction to Fly Casting – We’ll be kicking things off with a casting class catered towards beginners. This portion of class will take place outside; please dress for the weather.

11:30 – 1:00 / Basic Rigging for the Hill Country – This presentation will explain the how’s and why’s behind rod, reel, and line selection for fly fishing our local waters. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different fly line tapers and show you the knots you need to get rigged up and ready to fish!

LUNCH BREAK – We’re located just a short walk from many local eateries.

2:00 – 3:30 / Local Hot Spots – Learn where, how, and when to fish our local hot spots, including techniques, river access, and fly selection for each body of water!

FLY TYING NIGHT – INSTRUCTIONAL #2 – (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BEGINNERS ONLY)
Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00 P.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Fly Tying Nights are divided into three distinct types – Instructional, Roundtable, and Virtual. The first and second Wednesdays of the month are Instructional Fly Tying for Beginner and Intermediate+ level tyers. These nights are held in-person at the fly shop.

For Beginner tyers, we supply everything you need – vise, tools, and materials – to learn two patterns each night. These four total patterns will equip you with the essential techniques for continuing your tying journey. We recommend that new students start on Week 1.

For Intermediate+ tyers, each week you’ll learn a new Fly of the Night. We will provide the instruction and materials, but please bring your own vise, tools, and thread.

6:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes
6:45 P.M. – Fly Shop Re-Opens
7:00 P.M. – Fly Tying Night
Beginner Fly #3-4 / Foam Beetle and Elk Hair Caddis
Intermediate Fly / Dorsey’s Manhattan Midge
9:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes

TENKARA FOR TAILWATERS – VIRTUAL
Saturday, November 15th on YouTube

A traditional Japanese angling technique, Tenkara is a style of fixed-line fly fishing (no reel required!), which provides anglers with many of the same benefits of Euro nymphing – increased sensitivity, reduced slack, more hook-ups – in a simpler, more compact, and less expensive set up!

While many think of Tenkara as a small water, small fish technique, it can be equally effective on large tailwaters with sizeable trout. This class will teach you the tackle, rigging, and presentations necessary to be effective on tailwaters across the country, including Texas’ own Guadalupe River. Special emphasis will be spent on effectively fighting fish on Tenkara.

FLY TYING NIGHT – ROUNDTABLE 
Wednesday, November 19th, 7:00 P.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

The third Wednesday of the month is in-person Roundtable Fly Tying, during which folks will gather for an evening of freestyle fly tying with friends.  Bring your own vise, tools, and materials. We’ll have a cooler of drinks to share!

6:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes
6:45 P.M. – Fly Shop Re-Opens
7:00 P.M. – Fly Tying Night
9:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes

FLY FISHING OKLAHOMA’S LOWER MOUNTAIN FORK
Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00 A.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Located in southeastern Oklahoma, the Lower Mountain Fork River is one of the southernmost wild trout fisheries in the United States and one of the state’s greatest treasures. Thanks to the cold water feeding in from the bottom of Broken Bow Reservoir, the LMF is fishable on a year-round basis and can produce brown and rainbow trout of stunning sizes. The cool water temperatures, plentiful public access, and nearby state park make the Lower Mountain Fork River a destination fishery for anglers of all skill levels and backgrounds.

In addition to guiding the heart of Texas for over 25 years, Living Waters’ owner Chris Johnson has conducted seasonal, private multi-day trips and outings on the LMF for a number of years. During this presentation, Chris will share about the river’s history, changes, and how best to approach it now. From fly selection to fishing techniques, don’t miss your chance to increase your effectiveness on Oklahoma’s premier tailwater fishery!

FLY TYING NIGHT – VIRTUAL
Wednesday, November 26th on YouTube

The fourth Wednesday of the month is Virtual Fly Tying. Join Living Waters’ owner and Umpqua Signature Fly Designer online as he shares a new in-depth fly tying tutorial each month.

Johnson’s Flexi Midge
Hook: TMC 201R, #18-22
Thread: Veevus 12/0, Black
Abdomen: Spanflex or Flex Floss, Black
Thorax: Superfine Dubbing, Black
Wing: CDC Puff, White

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 27th

BLACK FLY-DAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE
Friday & Saturday, November 28-29th at Living Waters Fly Fishing

The days following Thanksgiving kick off the holiday shopping season. Stores across the nation offer special deals and discounts and ours will be no exception! We will be open regular business hours Friday (10:00-6:00) and Saturday (9:00-6:00). Stop by to shop small and save big during our Annual Black-Fly Day Weekend Sale!

 

DECEMBER EVENTS

FLY TYING NIGHT – INSTRUCTIONAL #1 – (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BEGINNERS ONLY)
Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:00 P.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Fly Tying Nights are divided into three distinct types – Instructional, Roundtable, and Virtual. The first and second Wednesdays of the month are Instructional Fly Tying for Beginner and Intermediate+ level tyers. These nights are held in-person at the fly shop.

For Beginner tyers, we supply everything you need – vise, tools, and materials – to learn two patterns each night. These four total patterns will equip you with the essential techniques for continuing your tying journey. We recommend that new students start on Week 1.

For Intermediate+ tyers, each week you’ll learn a new Fly of the Night. We will provide the instruction and materials, but please bring your own vise, tools, and thread.

6:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes
6:45 P.M. – Fly Shop Re-Opens
7:00 P.M. – Fly Tying Night
Beginner Fly #1-2 / BC Streamer and Woolly Bugger
Intermediate Fly / TBD
9:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes

FLY FISHING THE GUADALUPE RIVER
Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 A.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

The Guadalupe River is Texas’ only year-round trout fishery and is ranked as one of the top 100 trout streams in the United States. While at times it fishes very similarly to western tailwaters, the Guadalupe would not be truly Texan if it weren’t just a little different.

In this class, we’ll share the best practices for effectively targeting Guadalupe River rainbows. You’ll learn our favorite flies, how to read the water, aquatic entomology, perfecting your presentation, adjusting for flow rates, river etiquette, and more! Come early, grab a seat and a Round Rock Donut, and settle in for your comprehensive Texas tailwater training!  Owner Chris Johnson spent more than a decade guiding the Guadalupe tailrace, so you don’t want to miss your opportunity to ask questions and learn his secrets to success!

FLY TYING NIGHT – INSTRUCTIONAL #2 – (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BEGINNERS ONLY)
Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00 P.M. at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Fly Tying Nights are divided into three distinct types – Instructional, Roundtable, and Virtual. The first and second Wednesdays of the month are Instructional Fly Tying for Beginner and Intermediate+ level tyers. These nights are held in-person at the fly shop.

For Beginner tyers, we supply everything you need – vise, tools, and materials – to learn two patterns each night. These four total patterns will equip you with the essential techniques for continuing your tying journey. We recommend that new students start on Week 1.

For Intermediate+ tyers, each week you’ll learn a new Fly of the Night. We will provide the instruction and materials, but please bring your own vise, tools, and thread.

6:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes
6:45 P.M. – Fly Shop Re-Opens
7:00 P.M. – Fly Tying Night
Beginner Fly #3-4 / Foam Beetle and Elk Hair Caddis
Intermediate Fly / TBD
9:00 P.M. – Fly Shop Closes

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 13th at Living Waters Fly Fishing

Celebrate the season with us at our Annual Christmas Party! We’ll have warm drinks and treats to enjoy as you shop. Plus, you’ll be rewarded for crossing off your gift list early with our famous Prize Drawings! For every $10 you spend in store or by phone, you’ll receive a FREE raffle ticket to place in your choice(s) of seven prize drawings! Check back for more details as we get closer!

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
December 24th – 25th

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS
December 31st – January 1st