BUD PRIDDY Page 1 of 7 April 18, 2016 Camp Wood, Texas

“Any Fly” Contest

As the former President of the Alamo Fly Fishers, it is my distinct honor to welcome each of you to the Bud Priddy “Any Fly” contest.

Bud Priddy was one of the founding fathers of the Alamo Fly Fishers which was estab-lished about 30 years ago. Bud was a physician who grew up in the Texas Hill

Country and loved to fly fish his home waters. In 1996 he published a modest-looking spiral bound book on fly-fishing. The book was Fly Fishing the Texas Hill Country, by B.L. "Bud" Priddy. This book is now published by Kevin Hutchison and is classic fishing reference for fly anglers venturing into Hill Country streams. Its popularity continues today.

Since Bud’s passing, Lefty Ray Chapa has tak-en it upon himself to keep Bud’s memory alive by leading an annual outing which was original-ly coined the “Bud Priddy ‘One Fly’ Contest.” In

the past this was a very local contest and the rules were that contestants could use only ‘one’ fly during the tournament. They would have to stop fishing if they lost that fly. While it was a blast, many individuals were discouraged after loosing their ‘one fly’ to a log or a tree.

Last year, the Alamo Fly Fishers were encour-aged to make a change and now the contest is open to “any fly.” In other words, contestants may use an entire arsenal of flies to catch the largest and most fish possible.

With the much appreciated financial assistance from the Texas Hill Country River Region

(THCRR) in Uvalde, the Alamo Fly Fishers have enough funds this year to open this event up to all of the fly fishing clubs within the state of Tex-as. We are extremely grateful to the THCRR for their generous donation.

Needless to say, we hope you enjoy our fly fish-ing contest and find the crystal clear waters of the Nueces River as much fun to fish as we do. Please support the local economy in Uvalde county as much as you are able and return to these fine waters as often as possible. The wa-ters of Uvalde County are certainly worth the trip! Tight Lines!!!

- Walter Ross

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Page 2 Friday Night Speakers

Page 3 Silent Auction - Texas Wom en Fly Fishers and Project Healing Waters

Page 4-5 Accommodations

Page 6-7 Fishing Area Map

Page 8 Order of Events

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Directions to Big Oak River Camp

Camp Wood, TX

Pot Luck and Speakers

Friday Night at 6:30pm

The Texas Women’s Fly Fishers have invited all Fly Fishers attending the Bud Priddy to join them on Friday night (29 April) at 6:30pm in the pavil-ion for a pot luck dinner and to hear several ex-cellent presentations. If you are able to attend, please bring a dish and enjoy breaking bread with fellow fly fishers as well as hearing several excellent presentations.

Aaron Riggins of Pescado con Moscas Flyfish-ing Adventures is a fly fishing guide who offers guided canoe and wade fishing experiences on the Nueces, Sabinal, and Frio rivers. Please vis-it his website at http://pescadoconmoscas.com/home.html

For directions, hold down the [Control] key over the hyperlink and press the [Enter] key. Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From San Antonio (approx. 124 mi) Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From Austin (approx. 200 mi)

Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From Houston (approx. 315 mi)

Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From Del Rio (approx. 106 mi)

Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From Laredo (approx. 170 mi)

Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From Corpus Christi (approx. 244 mi)

Click here for directions to Big Oak River Camp From El Paso (approx. 466 mi)

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Sky Lewey is an expert on the Nueces River conservation and results of certain measures that were put into practice in the last few years that have improved the health of the river. In 2014 she received the TPWD's "Lone Star Land Steward Award” and speaks all over the state about riparian conservation practices. Robert Anderson will also provide a Kayak Safe-ty presentation.

The Texas Women’s Fly Fishers as well as Pro-ject Healing Waters plan to hold a silent auction on Saturday, 30 April. Auction items will be dis-played in the Pavilion.

Silent Auction

TWFF to Raffle a Kayak!!!

The Texas Women Fly Fishers will raffle a Life-time Tamarack 120 Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak. Tickets are $20 during the day on Saturday. The drawing will be held at the awards banquet on Saturday evening.

Lifetime Tamarack 120

Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak

Lifetime's Tamarack™ 120 Sit-On-Top Fishing Kayak is constructed from durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic and weighs only 52 lbs. so it's easy to transport. Flat-bottomed hull provides great stability. One top mount rod hold-er and two flush mounted fishing rod holders. Comfortable padded seat back and multiple foot-rests provide comfortable accommodations for your all-day fishing excursions.

Retail: $549.99

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Lodging

If you haven’t done so already, please make your lodging reservations by calling Terri at Big Oak River Camp. Her phone number is

(830) 597-5280.

Big Oak River Camp along the beautiful Nueces River -- Camping, RV Sites and and Air Condi-tioned Cabins -- Special Event Facilities

Spaces are large, private, and perfect for every-thing from tents to today's modern rigs. Guests love the shade provided by our large oaks and the scenic backdrop of the Texas Hill Country. In addition, our park includes a separate bathouse for men & women, 30 or 50 AMP hookups, wa-ter, fire rings, and bbq facilities: everything you would expect to find in a modern, well kept RV park.

Those not interested in roughing it, will love our cabins. They include a queen bed, full size futon, full kitchen and full bath. Linens can also be pro-vided for an extra charge. All of our cabins are new and perfect for families or those looking to enjoy nature without having to camp.

Our beautiful log cabins, with the signature red roofs, offer all the comforts of home. Each cabin is outfitted with full kitchen and bath facilities. The kitchens are fully stocked with all pots/pans, dishes and cooking/eating utensils. We furnish a microwave, coffee pot and Direct TV. The cabin is furnished with a Queen Size bed, a full size futon and a small dining table. We do not furnish linens so make sure you bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels. A BBQ Pit, fire ring, pic-nic table and porch swing are just added ameni-ties for your enjoyment.

Accommodations at

Big Oak River Camp

Cabins

RV Sites

Tent Sites

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Chalk Bluff (https://www.facebook.com/chalkbluffpark)

Wes Cooksey Park (http://hillcountryoutdoorguide.com/location/wes-cooksey-park/)

Additional Lodging Options

Map of the Big Oak River Camp Property

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Bud Priddy Fishing Area Map

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For the purposes of this fly fishing contest a person may fish the areas on the map to the left which from top to bottom is approximately 28 miles. Naturally a person may move from one location to another as desired.

In order to level the playing field we have listed 18 of the easy access points along the Nueces River.

Much of the water is suitable for wading but there are areas of deeper water more suitable for kayaks or float tubes. It’s entirely up to each contestant to determine how they would like to fish. Please note that there is plenty of water to fish that does not re-quire either a kayak or a float tube.

More detailed maps will be furnished at check-in on Friday night between 8-10pm either on the pavilion deck or at Cabin number 5.

Please visit www.maps.google.com for a more de-tailed view of each access point listed on the map to the left.

1. Approximately 9 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55. Turn right onto HWY 211 (Dry Creek Road) until it crosses the river.

2. Approximately 9 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55. Turn left onto HWY 210 (Spring Creek Road) until it crosses the river.

3. HWY 55 crosses the river just south of Barks-dale.

4. Approximately 7 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and turn left onto Smith Road until it crosses the Nueces River.

5. Approximately 6.6 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and turn left onto Mc Donalds Dump Rd until it crosses the river

6. Approximately 4.9 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and turn left onto West 7th Street in Camp Wood until you see the river. There is a large turnout on the right which is just before the river crossing.

7. Approximately 4.9 miles north of Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and turn left onto West 7th Street in Camp Wood until it crosses the river.

8. Approximately 1.3 miles from Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and cross the Dam

in Camp Wood. Take an immediate left onto Lake Drive and enter Wes Cooksey Park. This is the Nueces Lake. There is a boat ramp to launch kayaks. A fee may be incurred.

9. Approximately 1.2 miles from Big Oak River Camp. Go north on HWY 55 and turn right just before the dam to either wade fish or launch a kayak.

10. This is the area of the river just behind the Big Oak River Camp. The opposite bank is private property.

11. Road 416 River crossing is approximately 4 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 416 until it crosses the river.

12. Road 414 River crossing is approximately 5.7 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 414 until it crosses the river.

13. Road 412 River crossing is approximately 6.7 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 412 until it crosses the river.

14. Road 410 River crossing is approximately 9.5 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 410 until it crosses the river.

15. Road 409 River crossing is approximately 11.2 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 409 until it crosses the river.

16. Road 408 River crossing is approximately 12.2 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 and turn left onto C.R. 408 until it crosses the river.

17. 19 Mile River crossing is approximately 13 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go south on HWY 55 until it crosses the river.

18. Camp Chalk Bluff is approximately 19 miles south of Big Oak River Camp. Go South onto HWY 55 and turn right onto Chalk Bluff Road.

NOTE: Please respect the rights of landowners and park along side public roads or in public parking areas when accessing the Nueces Riv-er. Thank you.

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Order of Events

Friday, 29 April 2016

Arrive on Friday and scout out the fishing area.

3:00 pm: Check in to Big Oak River Camp or the Lodging of your choice.

6:30 pm: Hear fantastic presentations in the Pavilion from:

- Aaron Riggins

- Sky Lewey

- Robert Anderson

8:00 - 10:00 pm: Check in with Walter Ross on the deck of the pavilion.

Saturday, 30 April 2016

Sunrise: The fishing contest begins

5:00 - 5:30 pm: Report catch length and totals to Walter Ross on the deck of the pavilion.

6:30 pm: Awards Banquet

- Dinner

- Silent Auction (Texas Women Fly Fishers and Project Healing Waters.

- Raffle drawing for the Lifetime Tamarack 120

Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak.

- Presentation of Awards.

Sunday, 1 May 2016

Fish (optional)

Check-out

Return home.

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Sponsors

Special Thanks

Dr. “Bud” B.L. Priddy Lefty Ray Chapa, AFF

Walter Ross, AFF Beverly Gordon, TWFF

Terry Couteau and

Kevin Hutchison