In This Issue

Message from the President

Sargent, TX Outing Information

Junction Outing Recap

New Members List

Summer Fishing Adventures

Fishing Calendar Events

New 1st VP of Fundraising

TWFF Contact Information

Club Release Form

Next Fly Lines Submission due Mid-Oct

Next Fly Lines Publication end of October

TWFF 2018 Outing Schedule:

October 5-7 - Sargent, TX November 2-4 - Broken Bow, OK (need coor-dinator)

1st VP Fundraising was filled by new member Misty Langley! Thank you! WE STILL NEED A VOLUNTEER TO FILL THE LAST OPEN BOARD POSI-TION: FFi’s Texas Council Liaison Thank you to Jan Bates for helping with editing, and all those who contributed to the newsletter. We all need a little help from our friends!

August 2018 twff.net

“Our mission is to create opportunities and encourage, educate, and mentor women’s responsible participation in the recreational sport of fly fishing. We support the policies/goals of the Federation of Fly Fishers, are open to

women, men, and children from beginner to experienced through programs sponsored by women from the Texas Women Fly Fishers.”

Message from the President

TWFF FLY-LINES

Hi Everyone,

It’s been a long break since the last TWFF outing in May, on the S. Llano in Junction, TX. I wasn’t able to make that one because of Emery’s knee replacement surgery and I’ve missed fishing with everyone. I have been keeping up with a bunch of you on the GroupMe App and it looks like it is working well with the group up-dating where and when they are going fishing. The pho-tos everyone has posted have been really good and I am very happy this has turned out great for the club mem-bers! I hope the club is looking forward to our Saltwater Outing in Sargent taking place the first weekend in Octo-ber. This is a fun outing and a great new experience for those who have never fly fished at the coast. Information has been sent out via TWFF E-Lines to the club and there is additional information in this month’s Fly-Lines newsletter.

Tight Lines,

Janet

Unofficial TWFF Outing to Taos Area

We had the unofficial outing for Taos, Angel Fire, and Eagles Nest planned this year but things were not in our favor to fish New Mexico the week of June 23–30. We fished the only areas that were accessible, due to fire closures we ended up in Southern Colo-rado instead of New Mexico. (cont’d pg. 9)

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Sargent, Texas 2018 Saltwater Outing by Kate Allen WHEN: Friday October 5-Saturday October 6

WHERE: East Matagorda Bay & Caney Creek

EVENT COST: $25 for Saturday evening’s fish fry meal and administrative costs

MEETING LOCATION:

OUTING COORDINATORS: Kate Allen and Julie Sieh with assistance from Peggy Carl, Mary Rohrer, and Beverly Gordon FISHING FOR: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder to name a few. Other species that may be caught include Sheepshead, Black Drum, Sand Trout, Croaker, and Lady Fish.

Accommodations: Vacation Rental Houses are all located on the water with private piers for night fishing. There is one small motel in Sargent, “Fish Tale Inn.” Two RV hookups are available at our location close to TWFF activities, and there are several RV Parks nearby. See pages 5 and 6.

Guides: Some people will choose to hire a guide for the days before, during, or after the event. There are several guides in the area who fish using conventional tackle. Though they do not fly fish them-selves, a few of those are willing to take Fly Fishers to areas they think are productive for fly fishing. There are a fewer number of fly fishing guides available. Please see Guide list attached and call soon if you are interested as this is a very popular time of year for fishing. Tentative Outing Schedule: Friday October 5: Check into rental houses or campgrounds. Mullet Mixer Gathering will be around 6 pm at Kate & Captain Gene’s house (2216 CR 201). Bring food to share & your own adult bever-age. Tea and water will be provided. There will be an informal discussion about our plans to fish on Saturday. We will discuss options for kayak fishing and wade fishing, possible ferrying of people out to fishing spots, and surf conditions. Saturday October 6: Fishing morning into afternoon with the following options. Pier fishing Kayak fishing at Dead Caney lake Possible Ferrying out to Kayak or wade fish We hope to offer hot spots up the creek this year too, if productive Surf fishing possible depending on conditions. Peggy Carl will be available at a designated time on Saturday at Kate’s House to work with those who need any help with casting. The Fish Fry will be middle to late afternoon. There will be a collection of $25 per person for those participating to cover event expenses and fish fry. Specific time and place to be given later. Fishing off the piers in the evening will be available. Bring bug repellant. Sunday October 7: Take the day to stick around and apply what you’ve learned, and let us know if you’re spending Sunday night too so we can meet up for dinner at one of the local restaurants: “Crab Trap” and “Hookers” are both great.

(cont’d pg. 3)

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SARGENT OUTING — (continued)

More information on the fishing opportunities:

Night fishing from the piers: This often is the most productive fishing and always fun. For over 50 years Sargent has been known for fishing Caney Creek and there are many homes on the creek built for that specific purpose. Pier fishing accommodates all people especially if you are not so inclined to jump in a kayak or wade fish. All piers managed by Caney Y Realty have fishing lights, cleaning table, live wells, and fresh water hoses available. We have 4 houses on the creek all close to where our TWFF stuff is happening including, “Pelican Point”, “Bay House”, “Yellow House” & “Fishin’ House”. Do not forget your mosquito spray!! Kayak Fishing in the Cut and in the Bay: If you prefer to remain independent, you can launch your kayak from your house and start fishing immediately. Paddle & fish your way out into the cut and into the Bay. Our plan is to organize kayak ferrying to get kayak fly fishers & waders into lucrative shallow water areas on the south shoreline of the bay to targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, & Flounder. Captain Gene can carry a few at a time and we are looking for volunteer boats to do the same. Let us know if you have a bay boat or know someone who does that is interested in helping! CALL “FISH TALE INN” & TALK TO RODNEY TO RENT YOUR KAYAKS (979)-244-1300 OR (979)-318-6691. Also, are trying a new Guide Service specializing in Kayak Fishing - Jared Esley, Tails and Scales Kayak Fishing. Wading: Wade fishing can also be productive. Again we’re targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, & Flounder. You’ll need good wide saltwater wading boots to maneuver across soft muddy areas when necessary where the fish may be hitting, or crossing little inlets along the shoreline. You also could be negotiating an oyster bar or two. The main thing for boots is to have a tough bottom, no open toes or water shoes that will pull off in the mud. Always be mindful of Sting Rays and practice the stingray shuffle and/or wear stingray chaps. Long pants are the name of the game to protect from any potential jellyfish stings. A wading staff can be helpful. Surf Fishing: Fishing Sargent Beach surf is an option that as always, depends on the condition of the water. Fall is usually the best time to fish it. I’ve had success and lots of fun catching Speckled Trout and Lady Fish in the surf with my fly rod. We recommend “Coastal Escape” on the island for fly fishing beach lovers. It provides the opportunity to also fish the ICW side. Coastal Escape has underwater Fishing Lights for night fishing.

(cont’d pg. 4)

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SARGENT OUTING — (continued)

Saltwater Gear: 8 weight Rods and reels with 8 weight line. (7 will also work, however we’ve found 8 to be just right for us) 9 ft - 12 or 16 lb leaders 12 & 16 lb tippet Good wading boots for potential Oysters and mucky mud. Sting ray chaps if you plan to wade (Always do the sting ray shuffle) Wading Belts Good clippers Large wading Landing Net Large Saltwater forceps Long fishing pants or waders in case we have jelly fish Fishing Gloves Wear lots of cover and sun protection of course. *Remember this is salt water and you’ll want to wash EVERYTHING off every time you use it when you’re done. Drink LOTS and LOTS of Water!!!! Saltwater Flies we have had success with: Clousers Crazy Charlies – Heavier for piers, weedless for wading & kayak fishing Crab imitations – Heavier for piers, weedless for wading & kayak fishing Shrimp imitations Crab/shrimp combo imitations Anything Emery ties! I’m not a fly tyer, but here are some of my favorites:

(cont’d pg. 5)

Jan caught a nice red on this one in 2016.

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SARGENT OUTING — (continued)

Techniques to prepare for: Casting - Remember we’re on the coast so you’ll want to be able to cast in the wind, and you’ll want to be able to cast some distance; 50–75 ft will improve your chances of catching. For me, that means I have to double haul. It also helps to have your back cast be as good as your forward cast. Often the position you’re in on the pier, wading or kayaking, may require you to back cast to where the fish are. Ask Peggy for some casting tips if you need help while here. Sargent waters, including Caney Creek, East Matagorda Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf surf, tend to be “off color”. Often in the Fall they are not quite so off color depending on the wind patterns and the amount of rain we have. However, blind casting is more typical than not. You’ll certainly see evidence of fish by way of birds working, water disturbances and bait working, but a clear view of the fish before you hook it, is truly a special and memorable experience! Caney Y Realty & Living Waters Guide Service, (Gene & Kate): Gene and I have lived and fished in Sargent for 25 years, and now we make our living here. Captain Gene has “Living Waters Guide Service.” Captain Gene has been guiding conventional inshore salt-water fishing trips in East Matagorda Bay full time since 2006. I have owned & managed Caney Y Vacation Rentals in Sargent since 2001 and have been selling real estate since 2009. In 2012, I be-came “Caney Y Realty.” Once again we look forward to sharing a Sargent experience with TWFF this year!

Accommodations These houses are all in good locations for access to fishing and close to or a short drive to the TWFF activities. CANEY Y REALTY WILL REQUIRE ONE PERSON TO HANDLE BOOKING ANY ONE HOUSE. PLEASE GO ON-LINE AT https://www.cyvrsargent.com/ TO SEE PHOTOS. CALL

979-244-4910 TO BOOK. BE SURE TO MENTION YOU ARE WITH TWFF

Caney Y Properties: On the Creek Close to TWFF Activities

Pelican Point: Sleeps 6

Bay House: Sleeps 7-10 BOOKED - Contact Beverly Gordon

Fishin House: Sleeps4-5

Yellow House: Sleeps 5

Across the street from TWFF Activities

Captain’s Camp: Sleeps 2-3

RV Hook-up: $45 per night - 2 Available

On The Beach/Intracoastal Waterway

Coastal Escape: Sleeps 7-8 (cont’d pg. 6)

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SARGENT OUTING ACCOMMODATIONS — (continued)

3-4 Mi up the Creek

Big Fish Haus: Sleeps 10 For Details on all Caney Y Vacation Rentals Click Here: https://www.cyvrsargent.com/

Other Lodging in Sargent

Fish Tail Inn - 979-244-1300 http://www.fishtailinn.com/contact_us Other Vacation Rentals managed by their owners are available on VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/texas/gulf-coast/sargent (Caney Y Properties are here too) AirBnB: AirBNB Sargent (Nauti Dreams is a good location)

RV Parks in Sargent Shupak Manor RV Park: (Very Nice New Park next to pond stocked with Catfish & Blue Gills about 6 miles away) 979-877-5084 Caney Creek RV Park: (Very Nice & on creek about 6 miles away) https://www.caneycreekrv.com/ Holloways RV Park: (Same street as TWFF activities 713-542-1210 Sargent Shores RV Park: (Same street as TWFF activities) http://www.sargentshoresrv.com/

Local Guides - East Matagorda Bay and Vicinity Fly Fishing Guides: Capt. Jeremy Chavez – Casting Tales - castingtales@gmail.com – 281-546-1393 Capt Clay Sheward – Buggy Whippin’ – claysheward@gmail.com – 281-745-1578 Kayak Fishing Guide Jared Esley - Find Him on Messenger FB as “Jared Esley” – Tails and Scales Kayak Fishing East Matagorda Bay Conventional Guides (who will take Fly Fishers): Capt. Kendall Kersh – Pure Salt Adventures – kendallkersh@gmail.com - 979-248-1871 Capt. Gene Allen – Living Waters Guide Service – captgene@livingwatersgs.com – 979-429-7150 Capt. Garry Grable – garrygrable@hotmail.com – 979-297-0602

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Junction Outing Recap by Diane Flowers

We had a wonderful group join us in Junction for the Llano TWFF outing. The highlight of the weekend was the opportunity to introduce more ladies to the advantage of fly fishing from a kayak. After I shared safety practices and equipment, Elaine and Tom taught us how to access the kayaks and how to maneuver in shallow water. Then the gals kayaked in a protected area to gain a comfort level. Our 2018 Kayak graduates are Marilyn Young, LaJan Bar-nes, Sheryl Latham, Carol Olewin, and Karen Fabac. Friday night's Mullet Mixer was followed by the video “Stepping into the Stream,” which chronicled some of the women who started Women's Fly Fishing organizations around the country.

Saturday morning gave our new kayakers an op-portunity to fish along the banks which could only be accessed by kayaking. City Sweets catered our lunch of sandwiches and wraps with chips. Our meeting room was lively with news shared, and wading loca-tions visited. Don was a valuable resource for good wading locations, and Dana Williams used her copy of “Fly Fishing the Texas Hill Country” by Kevin Hutchison, previously written by B.L.Priddy, to find wading areas.

After lunch, we decided to offer an opportunity for fishing from Flatrock down to our takeout point at South Llano RV Park and Resort. As a result, some of the gals gained some expertise getting through some small riffles, which everyone navigated beautifully! Thanks to Beverly Gordon, Julie Sieh, and Britta Hebert for joining us for the buddy fishing Saturday! Almost everyone caught some-thing, and had a chance to stretch their legs and bank fish along the way. Karen Fabac had never fly-fished or kayaked before, and thanks to Don's expert lesson, and Elaine's coaching, she developed a beautiful cast!

Junction welcomed us with signs around town, and, thanks go to Connie at the Kimble County Chamber of Com-merce for the goody bags. Ellen at S. Llano RV Park allowed us the use of the meeting room all day Friday and Saturday, for anyone to come in and visit and tie flies.

Although we had storms Thursday night/Friday morning, and the water was somewhat murky, the weekend ended up beautiful, and we had a great time. Special thanks to Don and Elaine Graves for sharing their knowledge and expertise, and to my husband, Tom, for the out-ing idea and his support. Maybe next year, we can do it again!

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Membership Update by Chairman Julie Sieh

We have a total of 79 new memberships as of the end of July 2018: 59 single member and 20 family members. We will email a list of new members each month and will provide new member in-formation in the newsletters. Our membership application asks the reason for joining TWFF. Many women have a very unique reason why they decide to join. I thought it would be good to share this with the club so that we can help each other reach our personal goals for being a TWFF member. These are the folks that have joined TWFF since last October 2017 and the reason they joined. If you are looking for someone in your area to fish with, please reach out to our new members and show them the ropes, or see what you can learn from them. Welcome to all our new members! October 2017 Paula Cadena, Bryan, TX. Reason for fly fishing: fishing, travel, practicing casting November 2017 Deborah Estelle Tepe, Antlers, TX. Reason for joining: fishing, travel Ellen Pitcher, Irving, TX. Reason for joining: fishing casting lessons, finding new areas to fish, travel, Megan Kelley, San Marcos, TX. Reason for fishing: learning the area, new to fly fishing Myrna White, Reason for joining: Love fly fishing and relocated here from Colorado Nancy Smith, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: fishing learning, casting lessons, friendship Adrienne Barnett, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: fishing and new areas Dec 2017 Dannie Rice, Dallas, TX. Reason for joining: fishing, casting lessons, find new areas to fish, travel Amy Sugeno, Round Mountain, TX. Reason for joining: Getting back into fishing after many years away and hanging with cool women Jill Spangler, Richmond, TX. Reason for joining: fishing, travel Jill Heytens, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: Casting for Recovery January 2018 Dianne Sullivan, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: casting lessons and finding new areas to fish Jane Carlton, New Braunfels, TX. Reason for joining: everything Kathy Criado, Carrollton, TX. Reason for joining: everything Juanita Escamilla, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: I am new to fly fishing. Joined to learn how to fly fish and all that comes with it - casting, fly selection, fish types, and fishing in Texas waters. Donna OToole, Azle, TX. Reason for joining: Love fly fishing and want to promote February 2018 Linda Leal, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: fun fishing March 2018 Molly Guzzino, Austin, TX. Reason for joining: fishing with friends, outdoor fun Marcy Berbrick, Round Rock, TX. Reason for joining: Learn to fish and travel Kelsey Davies, Taylor, TX. Reason for joining: learn to fish, when, what and where to fish Karen Fabac, Round Rock, TX. Reason for joining: everything Angelina Arciniega-Rodriguez, Kyle, TX. Reason for joining: fun of fishing April 2018 Laura Spooner, Dallas, TX. Reason for joining: building fishing community, fishing, and learning. May 2018 Denise Ann Matysek, Vernon, TX. Reason for joining: lessons, places to fish, use lessons Katie Cowan, San Antonio, TX. Reason for joining: fishing opportunities, improving casting/fly knowledge, camaraderie June 2018 Shelia Carol, Rheaume, Dallas, TX. Reason for joining: casting, new areas Misty Langley, Granbury, TX. Reason for joining: people with same passion, new areas to fish, fishing

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Other Fishing Adventures Over the Summer

Unofficial TWFF Outing to Taos Area (continued from page 1)

The Conejos and Rio de Los Pinos were both fishable with the best areas being on the Conejos.

We stayed at the Conejos Anglers cabins in Colorado, which is about 1½ hr from Taos. The cab-ins were fine and the fly shop was maybe 25 yards walking distance to get flies or supplies in the morning, which was great! The only down side is there is no A/C and we had to bring fans. We spent most of our time on the Conejos up around Platoro.

We caught a lot of fish and before it was all over we ended up with a broken Tenkara Rod from a decent size rainbow and a flat tire from the gravel roads getting to the fishing locations. Be prepared when fishing this area because there is no cell service if you need help, you will have to flag some-one down!

By the end of the trip, the Carson National Forest was still closed because of the fires so we just

headed back home.

Colorado Fishing Adventure—by Cathy Case

The South Fork July 2018 trip was a beautiful trip despite the fires and low water conditions of the Rio Grande River. Members of TWFF, DFF, FWFF, Friends and families helped with directions and tips to make it a wonderful trip for all. The weather dictated our day, and getting out early and/or fishing in the evening for the bug hatch was great. This was my first trip to this area of Colorado and I brought my Water Master float boat to float the Rio Grande, but changed plans and spent time on three lakes: Beaver Creek Reser-voir, Big Meadows Reservoir, and Shaw Lake. All are located south of South Fork on hwy 160 to various county roads. The dirt roads were easy to drive in my car, and had boat launch for easy ac-cess. With bright sunny days and warming water I found the sinking Fly line on the reservoirs worked best. With floating line a nice floating bug, hopper or a black cricket fly and a dropper fly weighted; size 18 - 20 midge or nymphs worked for me. I caught about 20 fish all on the bottom flies with dropper set up. The Red and Black Delektable bug on floating line worked nicely at Big Meadow Lake up along the rocks. The Thunderstorms rolled in everyday about 11am and while at Shaw Lake I did get caught up in one. Stayed in the woods until it passed and continued fishing with sink line and wet flies while float-ing and rowing across Shaw Lake in the rain. I was a bit wet from the rain and stayed in car for about an hour to dry off and warm up; this is when I met fellow TWFF member Julie Wooten and her husband. We waited and the wind and rain stopped with clear skies and a flat calm lake to provide us with some great fishing. My second day there Jim Runnels and I fished Beaver Creek, right at the Beaver creek campground. He hiked up stream with me and showed me some holes for Brook Trout. After a short hike, Jim caught 9 and I caught 5. Loved these little fish n feisty fight. Wish at times I had a Tenkara rod. With temperature rising to 85 and at 8500 ft I hiked up to the road and back to camp and figured out I had only gone about 150 yards in 3 hours. (cont’d pg. 11)

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Other Fishing Adventures Over the Summer (cont’d)

McKinney Falls State Park by Dana Williams

Linda Leal, Carol Olewin, and Dana Williams organized a fun but wet unofficial outing on Sunday, May 20

th at McKinney Falls State

Park. McKinney Falls State Park is located on the southeast side of Austin about 15 minutes from downtown and holds Onion Creek fea-turing two beautiful waterfalls/deep pools areas called the Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Nine ladies participated, and everyone caught fish including two ladies their first fish ever on the fly (Karen and Sally) and one guest of a member catching her first fish in Texas since moving here recently from Montana (Tori). Participants were: Linda, Carol, Dana, Juanita Escamilla, mother/daughter new members Jennifer and Chelsea Long, new member Karen Fabac, guest Tori W., and guest Sally.

As Onion Creek is quite narrow, we divided into 4 groups of 2-3 la-dies so that each group started out in a different area of the state park to ease crowding. Then as time elapsed and we rotated to other areas naturally, we were not fishing on top of each other. We found that sun-fish and bluegill were hammering on the purple/pink bully bluegill and olive/red wooly bugger (Scott’s Damsel bugger). Anglers also had success on the Brushy Creek streamer and the Llano Bug in yellow or black. We did not kayak but saw what appeared to be some kayakable areas as well as a dining/event hall on the state park grounds that could make McKinney Falls a good place for a future official TWFF outing. Onion Creek inside the state park is very scenic, but there are swimmers daily in the two Falls areas. Downstream of both the Lower and Upper Falls offers very good wade fishing. A complete fishing report with specific fishing locations is available from Dana Williams at williamsdr3@yahoo.com.

The group fished about half a day and got completely soaked from pouring rain late in the morn-ing. The rain greatly reduced visibility in the water and made wading difficult so the morning was quite an adventure. We wrapped up around 1 pm and then met, after changing into dry clothes, at Waterloo Ice House restaurant in South Austin for a nice lunch and sharing of fish stories together. The consensus was that McKinney Falls was not the very best fish-ing in the Austin area but it is definitely a solid option. A good time was had by all.

Karen Fabac

Dana Williams

(cont’d pg. 11)

Sally’s 1st fish on a fly

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Welcome to our new 1st VP of Fundraising -

Misty Langley!

Hi! My name is

Misty Langley. I

have spent the

majority of my

life living in

south Lousi-

ana; happily

chasing salt

water fish, until

I met the love

of my life, got

married and

then moved to

Texas where I have now lived for almost 4 years.

I have always fished for as long as I can remem-

ber with a conventional rod until I met my hus-

band who is an avid outdoorsman and fly fisher-

man. Once he taught me how to fly fish I was in-

stantly hooked and fly fishing fueled me in a way

that a conventional rod never had! I am person-

ally not one who looks for perfection in each of

my cast. I am there for the peace, purity, conser-

vation, and true love of being on the water. It's

where I truly feel at home. I have only been with

TWFF since 2018 but I aspire to be a part of this

organization and group for many years to come.

They truly hold the same values, beliefs and pas-

sions that I can't wait to show to others.

2018 SAVE THE DATES

2018 Fishing Events

October

5-7 TWFF Saltwater Outing, Sargent

12-13 Project Healing Waters for Lady Veterans—Lake Fork

19-21 Oktoberfisch Fly Fishing Festival, Junction

(Date TBD) Lydia Ann CfR Fly Fishing Tournament

November

2-4 TWFF Lower Mountain Fork Outing, Broken Bow, OK (Need outing coordinator)

9-11 Casting for Recovery Retreat—Cleburne, Tx

Colorado Fishing Adventure (cont’d)

South Fork has plenty of cabins and camp-

grounds for everyone. The Foothill cabins were

nice and roomy and close to wherever you were

headed. A Big Thank You to members Mark K

and Jack, Jim and Marsha for dinner in the eve-

nings and friendship.

2018 TWFF Events

October 5-7 Saltwater Outing Sargent, TX - Hosts: Kate & Cpt. Gene Allen

November 2-4 Broken Bow, OK. - Need an Out-ing Coordinators—if no one comes forward to lead this it will be canceled.

A $25 cost/person for all TWFF outings was voted on by members and will be collected from attendees. Thank you.

Calling All Fly Tyers

TWFF Members we need flies! As most of you know we sell flies to help raise funds to send two women to the CfR Retreat every year. Our boxes are getting bare and we need our club fly tyers help to replenish our boxes! Any fly will be greatly appreciated. Bring them to any event! If you can Please Help! Thanks!! Or send to: Janet Baca 7512, Sagehill Court, Fort Worth, TX 76123

Contact Your TWFF Officers President: Janet Baca info@twff.net

1st VP of Fundraising: Misty Langley fundraising@twff.net

2nd VP of Membership: Julie Sieh membership@twff.net

Secretary: Diane Flowers secretary@twff.net

Treasurer: Britta Hebert treasure@twff.net

Trustees: Debbie Williams

Merilyn Evans trustees@twff.net

Newsletter Editor: LaJan Barnes newsletter@twff.net

E-Line Moderator: Amy Setter pwinfo@twff.net

Webmaster: Lori McElory webmaster@twff.net

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