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Houston Toggle navigation Fly Fishing Houston Blog Events About Contact Legal/Copyright Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS Feed Getting Muddy with Friends I recently received an advance copy of the forthcoming book, The Bully Bluegill Spider: An Original Panfish Pattern That Works For Carp Too! While fishing along a narrow, urban ditch in Houston, I spotted a school of grass carp. To my delight, the fish were circling under Rio’s Elite Predator Line — Gear Review Over the past year, I was looking for a fly line for fishing our local rivers in southeastern Texas. I wanted something that Tools & Tricks for Finding New Water In this post, I’d like to delve into some tools and tricks to help anglers find new waterways to fish. This material might be old hat for some, but to those who are 38 Scenic Drives to Wade Access Points Within A Couple Hours of Downtown Houston The 38 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Robert H. McConnell in his book Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas published by Imbrifex Books in Tips for Scouting Wild Game While Creek Fishing Exploring and fishing small waterways in the Pineywoods is not only fun from an angler’s perspective, but it also provides scouting opportunities for Keep a fly rod in your car Do you have a fly rod rolling around in the trunk of your car, or shoved in between the back seats? How about a small duffle bag packed with Big Changes for the Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth bass are a popular sport fish for many fly anglers, especially those who enjoy fishing in rivers and streams. Reverence for smallmouth bass can even Review: Water Shoes by Astral Designs From the limestone creeks of Central Texas to the sandy bayous of the Pineywoods, fly fishermen in the Lone Star State have plenty of unique waterways to explore. Whitlock’s Teachings on Nymphing for Bass Whether popping topwater flies on a summer evening, or stripping bushy streamers through a deep hole, many fly anglers who The Local Angler Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas AVAILABLE NOW!!! Fly Fishing Houston Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas is the 2023 Silver Medalist of the National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas also won the 2024 Silver Medalist of the Benjamin Franklin Awards (IBPA) ***Autographed copies of Robert’s book are available at the Orvis Houston on located at 5727 Westheimer Road in Houston, TX 77057. And at Gordy and Sons Outfitters located at 22 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas 77007. Open your fly fishing repertoire to some of the most unique urban fisheries in the country. Houston, Texas is one of the largest cities in the United States. Within the metropolitan area of the Bayou City,” and beyond, there exists unique waterways worthy of fly fishing. The fly angler has ample opportunities to explore and fish in streams that lie outside the realm of the stereotypical fly fishing experience. Travel no further than to the city’s concrete flats” to stalk carp with Houston’s iconic skyline as a backdrop. Just outside the metro area, wade in the secluded spring-fed waters of the Pineywoods to find spotted bass, largemouth bass, and a variety of panfish. Launch a canoe or kayak in nearby lakes and backwaters to search for gar and bowfin. Add some adventure with a trip to Village Creek, a fascinating biozone where bass and catfish thrive along with four varieties of carnivorous plants and 35 species of orchids. With Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas as your guide, discover the rewards for anglers this unique region offers, from inside the city limits to the countryside beyond. A look inside: * 38 detailed on-the-water descriptions of wades” located on 12 unique streams and waterways * Descriptions of access points for paddles in local lakes * Suggestions for creating personalized fly boxes for southeastern Texas. * More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available * QR codes supplying GPS coordinates for all of the wade locations * Suggestions for the best gear to get started fly fishing * Local angler-friendly breweries and fly shops * Background about local historical events * Insider tips for sneaking up on fish * Updates from the publisher of Robert’s book can be found on The Local Angler series home site here. Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas WAS PUBLISHED online and in fly shops and wherever fine books are sold on February 7, 2023. PURCHASE THE book from these fine retailers! Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million IndieBound Google Play Overdrive ——————————————————————————————————————– Robert H. McConnell was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. It was in the shadow of the Allegheny Mountains where he developed an affinity for fishing and the outdoors. At college, Robert pursued a degree in geology, which was one of the only classes that offered frequent field trips to the great outdoors. After graduating, Robert began a career in the oil and gas industry, which brought him to the wilds of northern Pennsylvania. He began fly fishing in earnest after discovering the joys of hiking into remote freestone streams in pursuit of native brook trout. Spring and summer weekends were spent exploring the vast network of streams and rivers along the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. In 2014, Robert and his wife, Ellen, moved from their home in rural Pennsylvania to the bustling city of Houston, Texas, the Energy Capital of the World,” where they reside today. Robert continues his passion for fly fishing, but instead of chasing native brook trout, he now pursues the multitude of warmwater fish species that live in the surrounding waterways of Houston, Texas. Robert especially enjoys exploring the more remote waterways, including those found in the Pineywoods of East Texas. ——————————————————————————————————————- Praise for Robert’s book: This fine guide includes everything you need to find these forgotten streams: maps and descriptions, helpful information on fly patterns, behavior characteristics of the fish, QR codes showing the best place to park, and GPS coordinates for legal access points. Everything you’ll need for an hour, an afternoon—or a full day of fly fishing fun.” — Ron Watters, National Outdoor Books Award (NOBA) . A podcast, discussed urban fly fishing in Houston with Robert on The Feather Mechanic , hosted by South African fly fisherman and host Gordon Van Der Spuy interviews Robert in February 2023.If you fish in Houston, you definitely need this guidebook. It’s the essential source on freshwater angling in Southeastern Texas, complete with handy maps, captivating photographs, and enough savvy insider tips to ensure a place in your dry bag for years to come.” –Wes Ferguson, former Senior Editor for Texas Monthly (06/09/2022)Houston, Texas is most likely not the first destination that comes to mind when one thinks about fly fishing. However, Houston and the surrounding area boasts a diverse array of fisheries and fish species that are worthy of every fly angler’s time. Fly Fishing Houston and Southeastern Texas is an essential resource to anyone who intends to fly fish the greater Houston area. From local, urban fisheries to remote destinations buried in nearby National Forest, this book covers it all in surprising detail! You will most likely add a few destinations to your bucket list” after exploring the pages of this book – I know I did!” –Chris Johnson, Owner Living Waters Fly Fishing , Round Rock Texas (07/11/2022)Fly Fishing Houston takes an extremely thorough and detailed look at the diverse fishing opportunities available in Houston’s myriad bayous, creeks, and lakes and highlights the incredible array of species available to the intrepid angler. With detailed descriptions of access points, wading trips, ideal flow and discharge rates for each creek, and fascinating notes about the biology and ecology Houston’s local species, Fly Fishing Houston is...