May 2013 Fly Shop Events
5/1, Wednesday– TYING NIGHT @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
Come join us for dinner at Pok E Jo’s BBQ at 6:00 P.M. and/or join us back at the shop at 7:00 P.M. for Fly Tying. We now have round table fly tying and a scheduled “Fly of the Week.” The Fly of the week for 5/1 is the Stimulator.
5/8, Wednesday– TYING NIGHT @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
Come join us for dinner at Pok E Jo’s BBQ at 6:00 P.M. and/or join us back at the shop at 7:00 P.M. for Fly Tying. We now have round table fly tying and a scheduled “Fly of the Week.” The Fly of the week for 5/8 is the Redfish Gotcha.
5/11, Saturday – FLY TYING DEMO DAY @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
10:00 A.M. — Beginning Fly Tying Class
Instructors: Chris Johnson and Matt Bennett
This is a class designed to walk people through the essential basics of fly tying. We will walk every attendee through tying a basic fly pattern as well as discuss the usage of many important fly tying tools and materials. This is a great class for beginners and for those wanting to increase their fly tying material and tool knowledge. If you already have a vise and tools, feel free to bring them!
1:00 P.M. — Petitjean Magic Tool Tying Demo
Instructor: Chris Johnson
The Marc Petitjean Magic Tool is one of the most revolutionary tools in all of fly tying. Come learn how to use the Magic Tool and employ the use of CDC in your dry flies! Chris will be tying some of his very own patterns using the Magic Tool.
Patterns that will be demonstrated include:
*CDC Fluff Beast
*CDC Skating Caddis
*CDC Hexagenia
3:00 P.M. — Hill Country Baitfish Tying Demo
Instructor: Matt Bennett
Matt will be tying up some of his favorite Hill Country streamer patterns in this tying demo. From big bass flies to small darter patterns, this demo will have it all! These patterns are always in our “Go-To” boxes and have produced fish all throughout the Texas Hill Country!
Patterns that will be demonstrated include:
*Foxy Glades Minnow
*Matt’s Llano Critter
*Foxy Clouser
Call the shop at (512) 828-FISH if you have any questions about these demos.
5/15, Wednesday– TYING NIGHT @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
Come join us for dinner at Pok E Jo’s BBQ at 6:00 P.M. and/or join us back at the shop at 7:00 P.M. for Fly Tying. We now have round table fly tying and a scheduled “Fly of the Week.” The Fly of the week for 5/15 is the LWFF Brushy Spider
5/22, Wednesday– TYING NIGHT @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
Come join us for dinner at Pok E Jo’s BBQ at 6:00 P.M. and/or join us back at the shop at 7:00 P.M. for Fly Tying. We now have round table fly tying and a scheduled “Fly of the Week.” The Fly of the week for 5/22 Chris’ Brushy Creek Soft Hackle
5/25, Saturday– BRUSHY CREEK ONE FLY TOURNAMENT
Just like last year, in order to fish in the
tournament you need to pre-register via email or by calling the
shop. In order to fish in the tournament you must attend the
pre-tournament briefing held at 9:00 A.M., just before the start of the
event. The rules aren’t too complicated; however, if you have any
questions just call the shop at (512) 828-FISH. There will be prizes
awarded so fish hard! So far, the record is 7 species on a single fly! We look forward to seeing you
here!
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:30 A.M.– Tournament Entrant Check-In @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
9:00 A.M. — Pre-Tournament Briefing (Mandatory for Entrants)
9:30 A.M. — Tournament Begins!
12:00 P.M. — Tournament Ends
12:15 P.M. — Photo “Weigh In”
12:30 P.M. — Winners Announced/Prizes Awarded
TOURNAMENT RULES:
1. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE BUT YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO FISH THE
TOURNAMENT!
2. You must attend the tournament briefing in order to fish the
tournament. — This is essential so that you know boundaries,
regulations, and rules.
3. You can fish with only ONE fly during the duration of the
tournament.
4. If the single fly is lost and cannot be retrieved, you must leave
the water and return to the fly shop for fish species photo review –
you may return to the creek to fish after your photo entry if you wish.
5. This will be a multi-species tournament — the winner of the
tournament is the individual that catches the most species of fish on a
single fly. Keep this in mind when selecting your fly.
6. A Clear Picture (showing markings, profile, etc..) of the fish will
be required at the close of the tournament for proof of species.(BRING
YOUR OWN DIGITAL CAMERA)
7. Chris Johnson and Matt Bennett will be judging all fish species
caught at the close of the tournament and can be contacted during the
tournament hours for ID questions. Photos in most cases will be able to
be seen on the camera screen but if necessary we can download the
pictures to a computer for viewing. Bring appropriate, related camera
cables if in doubt of your camera’s viewing quality.
8. All fish must be caught and released within set boundaries. (To be
announced at tournament briefing)
9. Abide by property laws — If it says NO TRESPASSING then DON’T
TRESPASS!
10. Tournament Fishing Hours are from 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
11. Photo “Weigh-In” will be held at 12:15 P.M. For late “weigh in”
arrivals, we will deduct a single species from daily catch per every
5mins late to “weigh in”.
12. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST HAVE A VALID TEXAS FISHING LICENSE!
5/29, Wednesday– TYING NIGHT @ Living Waters Fly Fishing
Come join us for dinner at Pok E Jo’s BBQ at 6:00 P.M. and/or join us back at the shop at 7:00 P.M. for Fly Tying. We now have round table fly tying and a scheduled “Fly of the Week.” The Fly of the week for 5/29 is the Chubby Chernobyl
5/30, Thursday – FISHING NIGHT @ Memorial Park on Brushy Creek
Bring your gear and come join us for an evening of fishing on Brushy Creek. Chris and Matt will be available to lend a helping hand. Come on out and join us to see how we fish Brushy! We will meet at Memorial Park in Round Rock around 6 PM, and fish until dark! Give us a call at the shop with any questions!
