Welcome to the Austin Fly Fishers
A Member Club of the Federation of Fly Fishers
The Austin Fly Fishers is an Austin Texas fly fishing club open to anyone interested in fly fishing. We are a non-profit organization concerned with conserving local waters and the wildlife that inhabit them, as well as promoting the sport and art of fly fishing. We actively support and contribute to various conservation efforts, charities, and youth programs, both nationwide, and in the Austin area. If you are not yet a member, and would like to learn more about the club, we invite you to attend one of our monthly meetings or participate in one of the many outings that we organize throughout the year.
Club Announcements
Renew Your Membership
It's that time of year again. Please renew your club membership, if you haven't done so already. This year we will be requiring that all members and guests sign waiver forms before participating in club outings. Visit the membership page for more information and various forms.Troutfest
The Troutfest 2012 Fly-Fishing Banquet and Exposition will be held on the Guadalupe River at Rio Raft Resort on the 24th, 25th & 26th of February 2012. Talented fly tiers, Kid Fish pond, educational classes, and local shopping will surely provide enjoyment for the whole family! Banquet 6-9 PM Friday, Expo 9 AM-5 PM Saturday and 9 AM-4 PM Sunday.Texas Hill Country Casting Games
Texas Hill Country Casting Games will be held in conjunction with Troutfest. This is an opportunity to test your casting ability on a course designed to mimic conditions and situations we face while fly fishing in Texas. The course will be open from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on Saturday and 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on Sunday. Loaner rods will be available for use by participants in the games. See Casting Contest on the Troutfest website for more information.Outing to the Lower Guadalupe River
Come early to Troutfest and fish the Lower Guadalupe River. This outing is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. See the outings page for more information.Billy Sandifer's 17th Annual Big Shell Beach Cleanup
Join the cause and help cleanup Padre Island National Seashore on Saturday, February 25th. Snacks, water and soft drinks will be available in the work area and refreshments will be available at Malaquite following the event, courtesy of CCA Corpus Christi Chapter and Dominos Pizza. More information can be found at Big Shell Cleanup.Other Information
Fly Fish Texas, a program sponsored by TPWD will be held at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens TX, on Saturday, March 10. Come out to this event that celebrates the sport of fly-fishing.
Texas Fishing 2012, an online magazine published by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is now available for viewing. This magazine provides an array of articles about fishing in the Great State of Texas.
A new edition of the Texas Bay and Access Guide is now available online. This guide provides detailed information about public launch sites along the Texas coast.