Flycasting Clinic Schedule

As previously posted, Jeff Ferguson (FFI MCI) will lead us this Saturday in an in-depth hands-on casting clinic that should benefit anglers of all experience levels. Fly rods will be provided for those looking to learn. In the meantime, Jeff has proposed the following schedule:

8:30 - 9:30 am.  Roll casting. Will cover the Static and Dynamic Roll Casts and benefits of shrinking the anchor and growing the d-loop. Needed to setup the basic cast, but also a useful cast in stream and saltwater applications.

9:45am - 10:45am. Will introduce the Gammel Five Essentials of Casting. These help casters self-diagnose an efficient overhead cast. Loop control can be fun and important in distance, mending, slack line casts, casting in the wind, and pass to accuracy.

11:00am - 12:00 noon. Distance casting. Double haul is a key cast for adding distance but only if done effectively. Jeff will cover how to start and stop a haul, how fast, how long, how line length plays into hauling, and more.  Will also work on the "saltwater quick cast".

Lunch break

After lunch, we'll do fun casts that break the rules and anything else that Jeff can help with from basics to advanced. Examples: curve casts, aerial mends, slack line casts.

RSFF August Activities

A new month is upon us.  Here’s a look ahead at what Red Stick Fly Fishers has on the docket for August.

RSFF General Meeting
Monday, August 12th, 7:00pm
Where: LDWF Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
Topic: Trout Fishing North Georgia with Ben Roussel

Join us as RSFF Membership Chair, Ben Roussel, shares some of his experiences targeting wild trout in North Georgia.  For more details, see the post below.

RSFF Casting Clinic with Guest Instructor Jeff Ferguson
Saturday, August 17th, 8am - 12pm
Where: BREC Perkins Rd Park - Pavilion near the Pond

Join us next Saturday, August 17th as FFI Master Casting Instructor, Jeff Ferguson, joins us for an in-depth and hands-on fly casting clinic that should benefit anglers of all experience levels.  Fly rods will be provided for those looking to learn.

Admission to this event is free, and instruction will be provided from 8 am  until noon.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best fly casters out there!

Flies & Flights
Wednesday, August 21st, 7:00pm
Where: Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)
Featured Pattern: TBD

Join us at Rally Cap Brewing on Wednesday, July 17th, for this month’s brewery night.  We haven’t settled on a featured pattern as of yet, but keep an eye out for updates as the date approaches.

F&F is an independent collective of tiers just looking to tie and enjoy a social gathering with some fine brews. While not affiliated with Red Stick, it was hatched by a few club members as an alternative to a traditional meeting environment. Everyone is welcome!

Keep an eye out for a follow up email with more details.

**Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn**

RSFF Fly Tying Meeting
Monday, August 26th, 7:00 pm
Where: Orvis Baton Rouge, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge LA
Featured Pattern: Chicone’s Disco Shrimp

This month, RSFF member Sydney Dobson ties up Drew Chicone’s Disco Shrimp.  Originally designed to target mangrove snapper in south Florida, this gurgler variant provides realistic topwater profile and plenty of fish catching sound courtesy of a built-in rattle.

**Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn**

RSFF Sack Up for Clean Water
Saturday, August 24th, 8:00am - 11:00am
Where: Bayou Fountain Boat Launch (14024 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge)

Join RSFF Conservation Chair, Robinson Almeida, and the rest of the RSFF gang for a morning of fly fishing and waterway clean up at the Bayou Fountain boat launch near BREC’s Highland Park.

This is a kayak-friendly outing, but there are plenty of angling opportunities for shorebound fly fishers as well.

"Our love of fly fishing is not just about uncovering amazing locations; it’s also about taking responsibility for our environment. As our consumption increase so does the litter that finds its way onto our streets, into our infrastructure, ending in our waterways. RSFF is committed to educating and advocating for responsible practices to keep all of our favorite spots pristine.” -Conservation Chair, Robinson Almeida

Volunteer Sign-up form

Happy Hour at Orvis Baton Rouge
Thursday, August 29th, 5pm - 7pm
Where: Orvis Baton Rouge (7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge LA)

While this is not an official RSFF Event, our friends at Orvis Baton Rouge would like to invite all local fly anglers to a special Happy Hour event at their shop in Perkins Rowe the evening of Thursday, August 29th.

The event will include a presention on Belize Bonefish by El Pescador Lodge Ambassador, Will Stephens, and some great Orvis gear will be raffled off. 

With a potential RSFF Belize trip in the works for 2025, this is a great time to learn more about the great fishing Belize has to offer.

August 12th meeting - North Georgia trout fishing

RSFF monthly general meeting
Monday, August 12, 2024

7:00 pm
LDWF Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

This month fellow RSFF member Ben Roussel will give us a presentation on trout fishing north Georgia.  Ben frequently fishes there, and his adventures are chronicled on his website, From Mountains to Marsh. This area has thousands of miles of small streams that are stocked annually and can provide some exciting action for light rod enthusiasts.

Also on the agenda, upcoming activities including the Casting Clinic on the 17th with Jeff Ferguson, and trips to Lake Concordia, and National Hunting and Fishing Day.

As always, meetings are open to the public. For RSFF members unable to attend in person, we broadcast the meeting on Zoom. Be on the lookout for the virtual meeting link in your email.