Rainbeaux trout time in Baton Rouge

Burbank Park rainbeaux trout taken by Sydney Dobson

Baton Rouge Recreation (BREC) has again stocked four of their ponds with rainbow trout.  This coldwater species gives area anglers an active fishing opportunity when native warmwater species are dormant.  Hook into one of these acrobatic fighters on a lightweight fly rod and it's an addiction for life!

Here are the ponds stocked under BREC jurisdiction.

- Forest Community Park, 13900 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge
- Greenwood Community Park, 13350 La. 19, Baker
- Palomino Drive Park, 14100 Palomino Drive, Central
- Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy., Zachary

In addition, Burbank Road Park has been stocked with rainbeauxs under the LDWF "Get Out and Fish" program. There's also word that Lamar-Dixon pond in Gonzales was stocked.  Whichever pond you fish, the limit is four (4) per day.  But catch-and-release is strongly encouraged.  The trout will survive until early to late March, depending on water temperature.

Expect woolybuggers, wet flies and beadhead nymphs to work best. But on mild afternoons, dry flies and midges will make for some great fun!

December fly tying session cancelled

The monthly fly tying session scheduled for Monday, December 18th at Orvis has been cancelled.  We'll begin our tying sessions again starting in January.

Christmas Party, Dec 11th

This is a reminder that we have a Christmas party tomorrow in lieu of our regular meeting. Bring food from whatever category you brought last year. If you do not remember or are new, just bring a dish to share. We usually have a fairly balanced spread.

We will be meeting at 7 pm at the Wildlife and Fisheries building at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge. Come a little early and help set up.

November 27 fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, November 27, at the 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!

November 13th meeting - LA Creel

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, November 13, 2017
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

This month, Jason Adriance will present on the LDWF LA Creel program (www.wlf.la.gov/lacreel).  This is the group that estimates angler fish harvest in Louisiana. Jason is one of the program managers. 

The public is welcome!  Hope to see everyone there.

Mike LaFleur Tying at Cabela's, Monday, Oct 23rd

Mike LaFleur will be tying his LaFleur's Charlie this Monday Oct 23rd, at 7 pm, at Cabela's in Gonzales, LA. Come and join us! We will have extra tools and materials, just bring yourself!

September fly tying cancelled

Our September monthly fly tying scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.  See everyone next month!

2017 Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair

August 14th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, August 14, 2017
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

Longtime club member Dirk Burton will be our featured speaker.  Dirk is a nationally-recognized fly tier who specializes in woven patterns for panfish.  He also enjoys fly fishing the Atchafalaya Basin, and will give us a presentation on fishing this great Louisiana piscatorial paradise.

Also on the agenda: discussion of the upcoming FFI-GCC Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair in Ocean Springs (September 16),  National Hunting and Fishing Day (September 23) and the club's Catch-and-Eat the 2nd weekend in November.

As always, the public is welcome!

July 10th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, July 10, 2017
7:00pm
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Casting prior to the meeting starting at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Meeting open to the public, guests welcome

June 26 fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, June 26, at the Orvis store on 7601 Bluebonnet Boulevard (Perkins-Rowe). Time is 7:00pm.

Sydney will be leading in tying the Neversinking Caddis (photo shown).

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!

June 12th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, June 12, 2017
7:00pm
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building
2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Casting prior to the meeting starting at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Meeting open to the public, guests welcome!

May 8th general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, May 8, 2017
7:00pm
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building
2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Casting prior to the meeting starting at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Meeting open to the public, guests welcome!

April 10 general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, April 10, 2017
7:00pm
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building
2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

Casting prior to the meeting starting at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Meeting open to the public, guests welcome!

March 27 fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, March 27, at the Orvis store on 7601 Bluebonnet Boulevard (Perkins-Rowe). Time is 7:00pm.

Sydney Dobson will be tying the Carrot Nymph. There are a couple flies which share this name. This particular one was created by Ed Schroeder as an attractor nymph for trout. However, it does very well for all species of bream.

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!

March 13 general meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, March 13, 2017
7:00pm
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building
2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

With the start of Daylight Savings Time, we'll begin our pre-meeting casting at 6:30pm. Beginners are invited to participate and learn from club casting experts!

For this meeting, we'll be discussing the Grand Isle Weekend in June. This is the largest club event outside of Red Stick Day, and has the highest attendance by far of any of our trips. Members of other clubs participate as well. Saltwater Chairman Randy Leonpacher will explain a dilemna we are faced with and seek club input on how to proceed with this trip this going forward.

If you love saltwater fishing and the Grand Isle Weekend, please attend this meeting and share your thoughts!

February 27 fly tying

Crappie Candy by Stephen Robert

Our next monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, February 27, at the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs. Time is 7:00pm.

Nathanael Fickett will be leading the group in tying the Crappie Candy, and if time permits, the Squirrely. We will also go over some tips on fishing for sacalait (crappie).

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!

February 13th general meeting

The next meeting of the Red Stick Fly Fishers will be on Monday, February 13, at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Time is 7:00pm.   The public is welcome.

A reminder to club members that our 25th annual Red Stick Day fly fishing festival is coming up soon - Saturday, March 4th.  For details, click on the menu link above.  Members, friends and sponsors are asked to consider donations.  These go into our raffle to offset costs for this event and allow it to be free to the public. Additional revenue is used for club conservation and education projects.  The donations can be flies, old fishing equipment, books, and any other items you think might be of interest.

January 23 fly tying

Our first monthly fly tying session of the new year will be on Monday, January 23, at the Cabelas store in Gonzales. Time is 7:00pm.

Sydney Dobson will be demonstrating the Hollow Fleye. Originated by Bob Popovics, this baitfish pattern is effective for both saltwater and freshwater predators.  If time allows, the "Mop Fly" might also be demonstrated.

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!

January 9th general meeting

The next meeting of the Red Stick Fly Fishers will be on Monday, January 9, at the Wildlife and Fisheries building on Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  Time is 7:00pm.   The public is welcome.

On the agenda: rainbeaux trout fishing in Baton Rouge, upcoming events including Red Stick Day on March 4th, and fishing trips this Spring.  Also, the Orvis store events on January 28th and Fly Film Tour on March 10th.