Barton Creek starts as a trickle in Hays County and meanders northeast until it ends in Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) and Barton Springs Pool.  Barton Creek flows through mostly private property and doesn’t get much pressure except at limited “access” points.  These points are usually private as well and may involve trespass so (More)… The post B...

It’s still winter here in Austin Texas and that can mean temperatures ranging from below freezing to almost 80 degrees maybe in the same day!  On warmer sunnier late winter and spring days white bass are contemplating their spawning run.  It starts with a few “early birds” being found near creek and river mouths and (More)… The post White Bass app...

As Lady Bird cools down invasive Tilapia move into the “warmer spring fed” waters of Barton Creek.  In years past they numbered well into the hundreds!  They will spend most of the winter there and will spawn in Barton Creek as well.  When bedding they guard their nests attacking any interlopers – just like a bass! (More)… The post Tilapia and Bar...

Ultralight spin fishing is a natural (IMHO) progression for the fly fisherman.  The right UL outfit can allow one to cast “flures” which is shorthand for “flies”.  Lefty Kreh Dave Whitlock Joe Robinson and many more “famous” fly fishermen all have played a hand in UL fishing here in the US.  UL is perfect for (More)… The post Ultralight Spin Fishi...

Spring is just around the corner and there is plenty of water in central Texas.  Time to get out and chase the early arrivals white bass.  The males typically start the run and are followed by fat females ready to spawn.  Ultralight tackle might be the best way to target whites to help get down (More)… The post It’s White Bass time! appeared first...

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American Bald Eagles can be found through out the US including here in sw Colorado.  There is a pair living above Totten Reservoir near Cortez Colorado that I’ve been lucky enough to photograph a few times. The first time I saw them one was harassing a mob of mudhens on a cold windy day in (More)… The post American Bald Eagles appeared first on Hi...

Zoom red bug 10" super worm! tough spot to get to gotta wade the middle n of the creek to get to it, WORTH IT. STAY HOOK'ED AN FISH ON!

Mudbugs (aka crayfish crawdads dinner) inhabit many of the lakes and reservoirs in sw Colorado.  For some odd reason they tend to grow to incredible sizes even with the short growing season.  I found these two carcasses on the shore of Totten Reservoir just outside of Cortez. I suspect a raccoon had dined on the (More)… The post Mudbugs appeared f...

Mesa Verde Colorado was my destination as I left Austin TX Saturday April 5.  It was easy going on day one with a nice tailwind and gentle rolling vistas.  I hit New Mexico in the late afternoon and headed northwest from there. I spent the night at Santa Rosa Lake State Park a beautiful stop (More)… The post Mesa Verde Colorado appeared first on H...

Hill Country Fly Fishing is Colorado bound for the summer!  We will be spending our summer near Durango and Mesa Verde National Park.  We are looking forward to fishing the Animas the lower San Juan Navajo Lake and more.  There are lots of new species to pursue including northern pike smallmouth bass carp and more (More)… The post Hill Country Fly...

Cookie’s Place is a private put-in/take-out on the Colorado River.  A couple of weeks ago Greg and I put-in and floated down to Cookie’s Place.  This section of the Colorado is completely different from other sections I have floated.  Lots of big boulder gardens deep holes and drop offs!  The fishing was great as was (More)… The post Cookie’s Plac...

White bass fishing in central Texas is a “spring ritual” sometimes!  White bass journey upstream to spawn usually until they run out of water.  Unfortunately running water has been pretty hard to find lately and so have the white bass.  Robbie Rango and I first traveled to Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ to check out (More)… The post White Bass Fishing...

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 (More)… The post Tying flies appeared first on Hill Country Fly...

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 (More)… The post Bass fishing on Lake...

Bass fishing on the lower Colorado can be world class!  The scenery is great access is pretty good and the bass fishing can be awesome!  Some say the next Texas state record Guadalupe Bass (currently 3# 11 ounces) will be caught in the stretch between Austin and Bastrop.  This was not the case on New (More)… The post Bass fishing on the lower Colo...

Winter bass fishing in central TX can be pretty productive.  Our weather is fairly mild barring the occasional brutal cold front like we had last week.  With day time temps in the 60′s and 70′s our waters warm rather quickly and the fish remain fairly active.  Lady Bird Lake is in the heart of Austin (More)… The post Winter bass fishing appeared f...