hey guys

Looking forward to some carp tales from the San Gabriel Monster carp on the fly ought to be more than a little fun.

I found some nice sandals for wading at Wal-mart for $18. They are "Ozark Trail" brand, and they are the enclosed kind, that protect your toes, and without any straps to catch your flyline. I've waded a few times, even in deep mud, and they have held up well. Mine are black with yellow threads.

I am new to the Henderson, Tyler area, and have had a bit of trouble finding supplies. I have mail order spots, but all I have found is Academy in Longview, that has anything that resembles flyfishing stuff. Any Ideas? Also, I have found a few ponds that I have had a chance to fish, but do not know where the better places are. I have a blast in my front yard casting on the grass. When I can cast to water, it is better. If I catch a fish or so, I am in hog heaven! I don't even care if it is just a little bitty bream.
Flyfishing is too much fun to do, and not feel guilty!

I just moved into the Henderson,Tyler area and have had a bit of a time finding flyfishing gear other than by mail. I have found a slim assortment at the Longview Academy, but that is all. is anyone aware of a shop that I am overlooking? I would LOVE to spend some of my $$$ there! I also have found a few ponds and the lakes around to fish, but am not aware of any really great areas yet. Any suggestions? I cast out in my front yard in the grass a lot, and when I can I go to a small lake near where I work in Henderson. I catch some bream, and an occasional Bass, but I have a blast just casting in water. If I found a place that was pretty to look at, where I could catch fish too, I would almost feel guilty! I'm looking for a honey hole. I catch and release almost every thing, Ijust like to have the chance to play tug with them.

Thanks for the "shoe review". I checked them out last night at the local WalMart and found them on clearance for $5.

flyfisher126

Check out this website for some stores in Tyler as well as a great bunch of folks to get hooked up with.
http://www.lsff.com/

My suggestion is to try creeks that feed into the local lakes or rivers. I walk, wade, tube, and kayak creeks and find them to be very scenic and peaceful. The trick is to get far enough upstream and remote from the normal bank and boat fishing crowd. You'll be amazed at the fish you can catch in creeks. Please continue to catch and release and you'll be able to enjoy "recycled" fish when you return to the same pools.
Here's a pic from one of my many creek excursions.

Flyfisher126, there is a great shop in Flint, south of Tyler called The Full Creel. The owner is a friend of mine and he has amassed a collection of some of the best tackle for the money that is available. He also teaches the fly fishing course at TJC, and can offer you some instructional help as well, if needed. His web site is www.thefullcreel.com.

fishr3

Wow, what a beautiful spot. Not trying to sneak your fishing spots but is that anywhere near Katy?

No. That's Cedar Creek on the Colorado River. Only public kayak access is from the river. I explored the creek on an overnight kayaking trip down the Colorado from Bastrop to Smithville.

that is some beautiful country alright.

WOW!!!!! I can not believe there were three GOLD Mines I was driving by! I somehow just missed them. When I drive in Tyler I have had to keep my eyes peeled to traffic. There is more traffic there than I am used to, or I'm just getting old enough to Watch Out! I have to work all this weekend, but you can bet I will find some reason to go to Tyler and Flint the first of the week. Thanks so much for the help. I figured this would be a great sorce for info, I just did not think I would get so much s FAST!
I will keep at the creeks and stuff. I just found a pond behind my house that I can fish. the owner said it is FULL of Crappie, Bream and cats. I can't wait now.