news and updates
January meeting moved to Wednesday the 11th
Our next membership meeting will be Wednesday, January 11, at the Wildlife and Fisheries Building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Time is 7:00pm.
The departure from our usual 2nd Monday meeting date is due to the BCS National Championship Game being held on Monday night. The game features a rematch between our LSU Tigers coached by Les Miles and the Alabama Crimson Tide coached by Nick Saban. Miles and Saban have the distinction of each leading LSU to a football national championship.
Rainbeaux Trout Arrive in Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish Recreation (BREC) is continuing it's annual winter stocking of rainbow trout in some of it's many lakes and ponds. This coldwater species provides for exciting action in an otherwise slow period. According to BREC Conservation Director Greg Grandy, most of the trout will be in the 8 to 10 inch range, with about twenty percent in larger sizes. There is a limit of four (4) per day. Ponds to be stocked for 2012 are: Greenwood Park, Burbank Park, Forest Park, and the new Zachary Community Park. For all the latest, including reports, flies, and other info, check our forums under "Rainbeaux Trout Central".
December 19th Fly Tying: Orvis with Roger del Rio
Because of the holidays, this month's fly tying session moves from it's regular 4th Monday to the 3rd Monday. Location will be the Orvis in Perkins-Rowe off Bluebonnet. Time is 7:00pm.
Roger del Rio, a.k.a "Fishes with Wind" will be demonstrating his famous Flip Flop Popper. Note that this will be a demonstration only as the pattern has too many steps to be completed in the alloted time.