Sunday, December 2, 2018

RSFF Holiday Party - Monday, December 10

Our annual Christmas, Hannukah, New Years potluck dinner will take place Monday, December 10, at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive.  Arrive starting at 6:00pm for setup, we eat at 7:00pm or shortly after.

The club's famous "Bayou Chefs" will be preparing food to make you slap your mama!  But we'll also have salads (but no romaine), desserts, soft drinks, and other goodies.

If you're a member of RSFF and have not received the email for RSVP attendance, or the list for bringing a dish to the party, use the Contacts page and email or phone your request.  We'd love to have you!

Sunday, November 11, 2018

November 12 general meeting - David Cresson

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, November 12, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

For our November program, we welcome David Cresson, Executive Director of CCA Louisiana.  David will speak to us about state and federal fisheries management, threats to our healthy fisheries, and CCA's role in the process.  It should be an informative meeting!

Also, recap of the Fall Catch-and-Eat, fishing reports, and info on the club Christmas Party in December.

** Please note: we are taking nominations for the 2019 board. If interested, please submit your name to rsflyfishers@gmail.com.  Thanks! **

The public is welcome!

Friday, October 19, 2018

Monthly Fly Tying - Oct 22nd

We will be tying Tube Flies on Monday Oct. 22nd at 7pm at Cabela's in Gonzales, LA. Come out and join us. Materials are provided and tools are available to borrow.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

September 24th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, September 24, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

On the agenda: upcoming trips including this weekend's freshwater outing to Lake Concordia in Ferriday, tips and tactics for fall bream, the Saltwater Catch-n-Eat in November. Also, fishing reports, and recap of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

The public is welcome!

Friday, August 24, 2018

August 27th fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be Monday, August 27, at Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs.  Time is 7:00pm. Bring your tying tools if you have some. If not, the club has a few sets for use. Materials are provided.

As always, beginners and other visitors are welcome!

Monday, August 6, 2018

August 13th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, August 13, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

This month, Glen 'Catch' Cormier will share some of the exciting new products exhibited at the Fly Tackle Dealer / ICAST trade show in July.  His slide presentation will cover fly fishing, kayak fishing and popular accessories. He'll also share the "State of the Sport" report giving the latest stats and trends in fly fishing.

Also on the agenda: Fall Concordia trip, National Hunting Fishing Day, Rio Rodeo and fishing reports. The public is welcome!

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Join us at the Contraband Fly Fishing Expo

2018 Contraband Fly Fishing Expo
Friday, July 13 - Noon - 4pm
Saturday, July 14 - 8am - 4pm
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel, Westlake, LA

Our friends in the Contraband Fly Casters (Lake Charles) are holding their annual fly fishing expo this year in mid-July. The event will showcase Pat Cohen, one of the most recognized names in fly tying, and a master of deer hair flies.

In addition to Pat, some of the top fly tiers in the Gulf Coast region will be demonstrating their favorite patterns.  That includes nationally-recognized realistic tier Fred Hannie who will be at the Copic booth. Several of the region's top fly casting instructors - such as Jay Clark and Jeff Ferguson - will be on hand.  There are programs, exhibits and demonstrations, as well as raffles to benefit Project Healing Waters and Reel Recovery.

The event is free and family-friendly. For more info, go to www.contrabandflycastersinc.com or call 337-540-1292.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Fly Tying - June 25th

We will be fly tying at 7pm at Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. We will be tying the Senko Worm.

Friday, May 25, 2018

Fly Tying - May 28th - CANCELLED

We will not be meeting on Memorial Day, May 28th. We will tie the Senko worm next month.

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Monday Meeting -- May 14th

Chester McDonald will be speaking at our May, 14th meeting about his trip to Alaska last fall. He had planned the trip as a hunting trip, but it turned into a fantastic fishing trip. He caught Grayling on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Chester entertained us previously with a presentation on a self-guided fishing trip to Alaska that he made in 2016. It will be a talk you don't want to miss.
The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Wildlife and Fisheries building at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

March 26 fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be at the Goodwood Library at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, meeting room Conference Room B on the 2nd floor.  Time is 7:00pm.

This month we will honor the late Lefty Kreh by tying his Deceiver.  The fly was created by Lefty in the late 1950s as a baitfish pattern for Chesapeake Bay stripers. When Lefty moved to south Florida in the early 1960s, he began using it for a wide variety of saltwater fish.  It's reported to have caught over 100 species to date.  In 1991, the Deceiver was honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a stamp of the fly.

Bring your tying tools if you have some. If not, the club has a few sets for use. Materials are provided.

As always, beginners are welcome!

Saturday, March 10, 2018

March 12th meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, March 12, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

We'll discuss the Grand Isle Fly Fishing Weekend for this year. Last year, we were forced to cancel after a booking error had occured and we were unable to find an alternative site for that weekend. It led to much feedback about the trip in general, and possible relocation. We'll discuss those options. Also: fishing reports, upcoming activities and more.

The public is welcome! Hope to see everyone there.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

February 26th fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be Monday, February 26 at Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs.  Time is 7:00pm. Bring your tying tools if you have some. If not, the club has a few sets for use. Materials are provided.

As always, beginners and other visitors are welcome!

Sunday, February 11, 2018

February 12th meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, February 12, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

Mike LaFleur will be bringing the 2018 BTNEP Tidal Calendars for distribution.  Also, we'll hear updates on our upcoming Red Stick Day Fly Fishing Festival set for March 3rd at Perkins Community Park.  Also, details on the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour at Orvis later this month, recent fishing reports and Tips and Tackle.

The public is welcome! Hope to see everyone there.

Monday, January 22, 2018

January 22nd fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be at Cabelas in Gonzales.  Time is 7:00pm. Bring your tying tools if you have some. If not, the club has a few sets for use. Materials are provided.

This month we'll be tying the Fool's Gold Crab Fly.  This fly was created by fly fishing guide Johnny Miller for sightcasting to redfish in shallow water. It has the key ingredients that make for a great redfish fly, including: a long tail, contrasting colors, gold flash, and lead eyes to get down to the bottom quickly. Cast it out, let it sink, then retrieve in short, measured strips along the bottom.


As always, beginners and other visitors are welcome!

Sunday, January 7, 2018

January 8th meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, January 8, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

For our first meeting of the new year we'll talk "rainbeaux trout" and share reports and flies that have been working in the five ponds in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Also, upcoming events this Spring including the Orvis Travel Day, Fly Fishing Film Tour, and our own Red Stick Day.

The public is welcome!  Hope to see everyone there.