David Agerton
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I had a similar issue in the 7:00 to 7:30 time frame, but came back at 10:00 and completed the transaction. I suspect the issue is that the traffic exceeds the bandwidth. Appreciate all that the GRTU team does. Dave Agerton, Houston and Fredericksburg 713-873-1318
Several years ago, Bob Woodruff offered a December weekend course discussing entomology for fly fishers covering crustaceans, aquatic insects and terrestrial insects. I think he was from Oklahoma. Mornings lectures with slides and preserved samples. We spent afternoons on the river collecting bugs – which varied considerably from scuds near the dam to mayfly & caddis nymphs and occasional dobsonflies at our leases to grey crayfish just past the 2nd crossing. As I recall, he said Tricos are the most abundant mayfly on the Guad then and that fish prefer cripples. Overall, caddisflies are the most abundant bug. For rising nymphs, gas in the exoskeleton bursts it open, which is what a flashback nymph represents. He discussed the importance of size, which changes with the season (never be bigger that what the fish are seeing) as well as color. Books that I think are very helpful include Dick Pobst’s “Trout Stream Insects – An Orvis Streamside Guide” and “Trout and Their Food” by Dave Whitlock. That said, I still am challenged to identify what I see on or above the river. Wishing you all tight lines and natural drifts. I think that Jimbo was a born drifter, which is why he’s so successful catching fish. I think he uses just the right weight and spacing to keep the fly drifting naturally near the bottom where the current is slower than near the surface. Or when the time is right, he drifts the fly just below the surface when the nymphs are emerging.
Dear Rhino, I know John and Liz. They’ve been very hospitable to both me and Mallory (landscape painter). I’ve listened to the story of how he acquired the property (after the big flood) and financed it over time with proceeds from his business (towing service), which last I knew, had grown to a fleet of 40, based in SA. I’ve been there fishing JDL when John tossed feed into the water and it boiled with a feeding frenzy. Quite a site. John certainly enjoys all the wildlife, and as far as I know, people who fish and are respectful. Unfortunately, not every guy with a rod is respectful. (Likewise, people who float the river in tubes are notorious for their disrespect and trash.) Jimbo can attest to how many leases GRTU has lost in the past because guys with fishing rods, not necessarily members of GRTU, have been disrespectful or worse. It wouldn’t surprise me if John has grown weary of people in the river who disrespect him and his property.
Seth, I’d try #11 CVC (Old Gardo’s): Gate code: 2020,. Code that’s worked for me is 0202, so try both. Very comfortable access to a lovely spot.
Most accessible with easy wade is Guardo’s, now CVC Condos, 1/4 mile or so down the road from Action Angler. Gate code 2020, but may change to 1226 according to “Lease Access Site Pictures on this GRTU private forum.
Found Net Below Kanz. Dave Agerton. 713-873-1318
Lovely trip. Thanks for sharing. Hope I’ll see you on the Guad someday, Dave Agerton, Houston and Fredericksburg
I noticed the same condition on trout caught on other GRTU leases. My guess is that they came that way from the hatchery. Lengthy discussion at https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_reason_for_gill_cover_erosion_in_juvenile_Atlantic_salmon_in_aquaculture. Scroll down to post from The Danish Centre for Wild Salmon dated Feb 2, 2016 for pics & discussion.
Members have kids they want to take for Catch & Release fly fishing on the Guad. Likewise, some members no longer have the strength & balance they enjoyed when younger. Currently, 675 cfs at Canyon Dam grows to 825 at Gruene, per https://www.gbra.org/conditions/data.aspx. These may be fishable flow rates for guides in suitable watercraft, but not, IMO, for people on foot. I hope GBRA will think proactively about this issue. Likewise, I’d like guidance from GRTU leadership about the feasibility of a dialogue w/ GBRA on behalf of 5000 GRTU members. Info about GBRA is at https://www.gbra.org/about/default.aspx along w/ info on the the board & management.
This is a wonderful activity. I’ll try to be there if the date is after Jan. 10.
CVC Condos, south fm Action Angler. Wading the Guad can be difficult, especially at these flow rates. Some spots are dangerous. Use a wading staff, eg: https://www.simmsfishing.com/wading-staff-1 Needs a retractable leash to go w/ it. Use boots w/ felt or studded soles because rocks are slippery. You can rent at Action Angler. If you or she are relatively new to wading in a rutted limestone river, you might wait until the flow rates are 250 cfs or below.
Previous Forum format was better, IMO.
