Warm Water Fly Fishing: Central Texas Guadalupe Bass & More

In this episode of Hill Country Grom, I hit the San Marcos River in Martindale, Texas chasing one of my favorite native species—Guadalupe bass—on the fly rod. Armed with my TFO Pro III, Orvis Battenkill II, and a locally-tied Mountain Lobster, I hooked into a solid Guad in one of my favorite warm water fly fishing stretches in Central Texas.

If you’re into Texas fly fishing, warm water fly fishing, or targeting Guadalupe bass on the fly, you won’t want to miss this one. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned fly angler, this video brings you tight loops, beautiful water, and a deep love for wild fish in wild places.

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0:00 Intro
0:40 First Eddy
1:56 Sunfish on the Drift
2:56 PB Guad (PB for 3wt Rod)
4:45 Mushroom Intermission
5:09 Strategy and Tackle Recap
5:55 Slab Red Breast
7:29 Outro
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💬 Drop a comment if you’ve fished the San Marcos or landed a Guadalupe bass lately—I’d love to connect.

📍 Location: San Marcos River, Martindale, TX
🎣 Rod: TFO Pro III 5wt
🌀 Reel: Orvis Battenkill II
🌊 Line: Floating Line
🦞 Fly: Mountain Lobster (crawfish pattern)

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