RSFF Holiday Party - Monday, December 12

Our annual Christmas, Hannukah, New Years potluck dinner will take place Monday, December 12, 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, 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!

Bill Brown remembered

This past week we were very saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Brown. Bill was a longtime club member, one of our most active members, and a good friend to all.  Over many years, he served in various positions on the club board, but most memorably as Warmwater Chair and Membership Chair. During his tenure as Membership Chair, he continually recruited new members such that we maintained our status as one of the largest fly clubs in the southern United States! Equally as impressive was his dedication to our annual "Red Stick Day" event. His hard work and attention to details as a member of the event committee was a huge contributor to it's success.

Probably Bill's greatest contribution to our club - and even to the world of fly fishing - was his long-running series of "Eternal Novice" articles he wrote for "The Red Letter" newsletter. These were educational pieces often written in a storytelling format. It reflected his personal philosophy - one that many of us adopted - that in fly fishing, one never stops learning!

Bill was 71. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East at 11000 Florida Boulevard on Monday, October 24th from 10:00am until a Memorial Service at 11:00am. An obituary with more details about Bill's wonderful life can be found here on the The Advocate newspaper online.

October 10th general meeting

The next meeting of the Red Stick Fly Fishers will be on Monday, October 10, at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Casting practice at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm.   The public is welcome.

This month, Glen 'Catch' Cormier will inform us on new fly fishing and kayak fishing products featured at ICAST and coming out this month and into 2017.

Also, details on the upcoming Fall Catch-and-Eat marsh fishing trip the 2nd weekend of November. 

September 26 fly tying

Our monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, September 26, at Orvis on Perkins-Rowe, 7601 Bluebonnet, in Baton Rouge. Time is 7:00pm. 

Sydney Dobson will be tying foam poppers.  If you have never thought you could tie a popper, this is your chance to come out and tie a simple pattern.

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

September 12th general meeting

The next meeting of the Red Stick Fly Fishers will be on Monday, September 12, at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Casting practice at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm.   The public is welcome.

This month's program will be a group discussion on the Great Flood of 2016.  Over 150,000 homes in the metro area were affected, including many members.  Members are asked to share their experiences.  Whether working on their own home, helping friends, family or neighbors.  Also if there's anything that could benefit other members.

Also, we'll be discussing Lake Concordia. Bring or come prepared to talk about, your favorite Concordia flies!

Make plans now for Fall Concordia weekend!

Our annual Fall freshwater weekend outing to Lake Concordia is coming up.  Dates are Friday-Sunday, September 30 thru October 2.  The lodge house and motel rooms have been reserved for Friday and Saturday nights.  Some of the regulars are going, but others have been impacted by the flooding and had to back out.  As a result, we still have some bunks available in the lodge house, and a few motel rooms still being held. 

Complete details - including a checklist of items to bring - is posted in the Club News Forum at www.laflyfish.com.

2016 Gulf Coast Fly Fair coming Sept. 16-17

The 2016 Gulf Coast Fly Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, at the Civic Center in Ocean Springs, MS.  Hosted by the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) Gulf Coast Council, the expo features exhibitors, seminars, fly tying, casting, workshops, banquet, auction and more.  Best of all, admission is free!  In fact, many of the workshops are also free.

Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's something for everyone at the GCC Fly Fair.  For complete details, including a schedule of activities on Friday and Saturday, programs, workshops and tiers, click here to go to the Gulf Coast Fly Fair website.

For info about the IFFF Gulf Coast Council, go to www.gulfcoastfff.org.

BR National Hunting and Fishing Day cancelled

Due to the impacts of the August 2016 Flood, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the Baton Rouge venue for National Hunting and Fishing Day will be cancelled this year.  The Waddill facility was damaged by flood water, but more important, many of the volunteers and groups which make this event so successful were also impacted by the flood.  NHF Day will continue as planned at the other venues in Haughton, Woodworth and West Monroe on the 4th Saturday of September.

Bass Pro Shops Fly Tying Cancelled

Due to flooding, we are canceling our August 21st fly tying.

Orvis Fly Tying Cancelled

Orvis does not have the staff for June 27, so fly tying has been canceled for the month.

Monthly Meeting - June 13th

Brad Miller from the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority will give a presentation at tonight's meeting on the Caminada Headlands project. Meeting is at 7pm at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Dr of Perkins.

May 23rd fly tying

Our monthly fly tying will be held Monday, May 23rd at Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs.  Time is 7:00pm.  Bring your tools, if none, the club has a few sets for use during the session.  Materials are provided.  Beginners are welcome!

Sat. May 21st - Fresh or Salt? Your choice!

Looking to join other flycasters for some fishing fun and comradery?  Next Saturday, May 21, Red Stick members have the option to do that either freshwater or saltwater.

That weekend is the annual RSFF Spring "Catch-n-Eat" marsh outing along the Highway 1 corridor.  Book your own lodging, fish your favorite spot, then join in on Saturday evening at Boudreaux Condeaux for a group feast featuring fried fresh-caught fish, shrimp, veggies, french fries, salad, bread and desserts. Bring your own lawn chair and beverages.  Attendees are asked to contribute at least a few filets to the meal (but please no bull reds or bull drum).  The gathering starts at 5:00pm with dinner around 7:00pm.  Please check with Randy Leonpacher if you wish to attend.

Also that Saturday, the Fin-Addict Fly Fishers of Houma will hold their 3rd annual "2-Fly Bream Tournament" at Lamar-Dixon Park in Gonzales. Registration begins at 8:00am with fishing time from 8:30am to 1:00pm. There is no cost, but participants must members of a recognized fly fishing club.  Longest cumulative length of 3 bream of any species will be crowned winner.  The event is as much fun and a learning experience as it is competitive!  For details, go to www.laflyfish.com Forum page and click on the Events forum.

May 9th general meeting

The Red Stick Fly Fishers next monthly general meeting is Monday, May 9, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Time is 7:00pm.  Come early to practice casting.  Guests and visitors are welcome!

April 25th fly tying

Our monthly fly tying will be held Monday, April 25th at Cabelas in Gonzales.  Time is 7:00pm.  Bring your tools, if none, the club has a few sets for use during the session.  Materials are provided.  Beginners are welcome!

April 11 general meeting

The Red Stick Fly Fishers next monthly general meeting is Monday, April 11 at 7:00pm at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries building at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Come early to practice casting.  Guests and visitors are welcome!

Red Stick Day - Weather

I will be editing this in the event that Waddill Closes.  As of now there are no changes to the Banquet (7 pm, Perkins Community Park) or Red Stick Day.  Only set up for Red Stick Day has been moved from 2pm today to 7:30am tomorrow.  Thanks!  We look forward to seeing you rain or shine.  Our official policy is that we don't cancel.  Stay safe!

P.S. We will have coffee, so if you are getting cabin fever come on out and join us!

Red Stick Day - Saturday, March 12

Our 24th annual Red Stick Day is coming up Saturday, March 12th.  Red Stick Day is our club conclave - a celebration of fly fishing featuring programs, fly tying, fly casting, kayak demos, good food, loads of raffle items, and even fishing on-site. 

This year our special guest is Bill Laminack of Panama City, Florida. For more info, go to the Red Stick Day page.  Also, click here for the RSD Flyer. 

Red Stick Day Banquet:The banquet falls on the day before Red Stick Day, Friday, March 11th.  Cost is $15.  There will also be a raffle at the banquet in addition to Red Stick Day.  We are asking for some donations to be specifically for the Ladies.  Ask your wives and girl friends if they have anything the would like to donate.  We want it to be fun for everyone.  Bill Laminack will be speaking at the banquet as well.

We are going to be needing donations of time and raffle items to pull of Red Stick Day and the Banquet.  The raffles help pay for our event and contribute to our educational and conservation activities.  Also, setup up and tear down crews will be need for both events.  Also, cooks are needed for the banquet. Please respond to rsflyfishers@gmail.com.

February 22nd fly tying

Our monthly fly tying will be held Monday, February 22nd at the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs. Time is 7:00pm.  Bring your tools, if none, the club has a few sets for use during the session.  Materials are provided.  Beginners are welcome!

February 8th meeting

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 8, at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Time is 7:00pm.  The public is welcome!

Roger Del Rio will speak to the club on fly fishing opportunities in south Louisiana.  Roger will concentrate on fishing for Bass, Speckled Trout and Redfish along the coastal waters of Louisiana.  We will also hear briefly on the benefits the club receives for being affiliated with the IFFF.  Tidal calendars will also be available at the meeting if you missed your opportunity in January.