news and updates
Jerome Zeringue guest speaker for April meeting
Our next membership meeting will be Monday, April 9, at the Wildlife and Fisheries Building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Time is 7:00pm.
Second time is the charm and Jerome (Zee) Zeringue will be our program speaker for April. Zee as most know him by is our favorite fly fishing state official, presently holding the important position as Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. Zee sits on top of the implementation arm of the CPRA with a staff of over 100 who make our coastal protection and restoration program tick.
In addition to his responsibilities with the vital work of coastal protection and restoration, Zee also is the State Leader for the Gulf of Mexico Alliance which is an alliance of the five Gulf States that are trying to break down state boundaries to more effectively manage, protect and restore the Gulf's valuable resources.
And of course in his limited spare time Zee still takes time to fly fish and he will want to hear our stories and discuss some of his. So come on out to welcome Zee back to the fly fishing world and to hear his important message.
"Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" playing now in Baton Rouge
Cinemark 10 in Perkins-Rowe - same location as our friends at Orvis - is the only theatre currently showing the #7 movie in the country: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. No, it's not a documentary, but rather a quirky romantic comedy / drama / satire about a visionary sheik's dream to bring fishing to his country. The movie stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blount, Amr Waked and Kristin Scott-Thomas. There's just enough fly fishing - particularly spey casting - and talk of flies to get even the most devoted excited. There's even "The Snake Cast" that McGregor makes, which may rival Jason Borger/Brad Pitt's "Shadow Cast" in "A River Runs Through It" as the most famous fly cast in movie history! Go check it out, you'll love it!
If it's Spring, It must be Concordia time
The club's annual spring trip to Lake Concordia is the weekend after Easter - April 13-14-15. If you haven't signed up yet, please do so right away! Even if you're not staying at Lakeview Lodge, or you made your own reservations, we still need to know how many folks to feed on Saturday night.
Details are in the March newsletter and will be posted on our forum. Latest reports are that the first bluegill and chiquapin are on the beds. Tie up those jitterbees, cap spiders, Cajun Ticklers, tussel bugs, fluff butts and other favorite patterns, because soon we ride!
The Camp Fly Fishing School for Beginners
If you desire to learn fly casting, or improve upon your casting mechanics, accuracy and distance, as well as overall knowledge of several facets of our sport, then "The Camp Fly Fishing School" may be just what you need. Hosts Keith and Debbie Richard are pleased to announce school is in session! Dates for 2012 are:
April 21 - Beginners
May 26 - Advanced
Sept 8 - Advanced / Instructor's Prep
Classes are held at "The Camp" facility in Breaux Bridge, featuring a stocked pond and an air-conditioned classroom. Price of $135 includes one full day of instruction, 8:00am to 5:00pm, lunch, refreshments, and handouts. Instructors are all FFF Certified Casting Instructors, Master CCIs and Casting Board Governors. For details, go to www.thecampflyf
Orvis to offer "Fly Fishing 101" clinics
Orvis of Baton Rouge, a "Friend of RSFF", is holding FREE fly fishing clinics starting May 5th. This clinic is also available on: May 12, May 26, June 2, June 16, June 23. Registration is required.
The Orvis Fly Fishing 101 course is a one day, 2 hour clinic designed to introduce the basics of fly fishing and fly casting. It will consist of two parts - one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. Other basics will be discussed. There is NO cost. And in addition, once instruction is completed, each attendee will receive a $25 coupon off any purchase of $50 or more and other coupons good toward Orvis gear. Additionally, each group attendee will receive a certificate for a FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers—a $70 value. The total free package value including the instruction is valued at over $150.
Choose the class date best for you, but register asap as some class dates do fill out early. For more info, or to register, call Alex Beane at (225)757-7286.
April - May Events: Caddo Conclave, Cane Country Fly Fest, Livingston CCA Fishing Seminar, CCA STAR
The 3rd annual Caddo Conclave will be Friday evening and Saturday, April 26-27. at the Group Recreation Hall Caddo Lake State Park, Karnack, TX. Co-sponsored by East Texas Fly Fishers, Lone Star Fly Fishers, and North Louisiana Fly Fishers, this event is a celebration of fly fishing in the Ark-La-Tex region, featuring programs, fly tying and casting demonstrations, kayak and canoe demos, food, raffles and fun. And excellent fishing too on Caddo Lake.
The Cane Country Fly Casters of Natchitoches will hold their 2nd annual "Cane Country Fly Fest" on Saturday, May 5th on the Cane Riverfront in Natchitoches. Time is 8:00am to 3:00pm. This free event features programs, fly tying and casting demonstrations, kayak and canoe demos from Pack and Paddle, food, raffles and fun. And excellent onsite fishing in Cane River. For details, go to www.canecountry.blogspot.com.
The Livingston Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will hold a free Fishing Seminar at the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Time is 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Food and beverages will be provided. Come hear some of our saltwater captains give their take on the season ahead and what it'll take to target fish.
We might add that this is the CCA banquet season. Dates for all chapters in the Capitol City Region (Ascension, Livingston, Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Baton Rouge, Westside and Tangi) can be found on the RSFF Calendar.