Membership fee structure changes for 2025

New for 2025, there is a new membership structure for Red Stick Fly Fishers. In addition to the $25 basic membership, a new $50 Premium membership has been introduced. Members opting for the Premium level will receive benefits which include, but not limited to, an annual swag item.  The item might be a pint glass, t-shirt, tumbler, tote or duffel bag, sling pack, etc, with the RSFF logo.

According to president Brian Roberts, the RSFF Team is hard at work on creating some cool swag items to have for Premium members in 2025. They are also working on purchase discounts as a benefit as well.

As always, dues can be accepted through the end of March, as many members choose to pay at Red Stick Day. 

Merry Christmas!

Here's wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas!  Hopefully Santa will put something under the tree that helps us catch more fish - or at least make the trip more enjoyable!

At the same time, let's remember the reason for the season.  Please be generous to those in need, and pray for those in suffering or distress, and for those away from their families this season - especially our service men and women.

Look for details of the 2025 Jambalaya Challenge in the next week as it kicks off on January 1st.

Mark your calendars for these 2025 events!

It's that time of year when we break out the new calendars and start marking them for those special dates.  Here's a few that will be of interest.  Events with an '*' indicate club activities.

* Jan. 1 (Wed) - Our annual JAMBALAYA CHALLENGE kicks off.  In addition to the top spots, we have great consolation prizes - so every entry counts! Check out the Jambalaya Challenge page for details starting Dec. 28th.

Jan. 25 (Sat) – 3rd biennial NEW ORLEANS FLY FISHING EXPO, St. Christopher School Gymnasium, 3900 Derbigny Street, Metairie, LA.   Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm. Free Admission. Casting Seminars and instruction, fly tying demos, fishing & destination seminars, Iron Fly Tyer contest, outdoor equipment & displays, artists & vendors, raffles, auction, Kids programs.  Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishers Club. www.neworleansflyfishers.com.

Jan. 31- Feb 2 (Fri-Sun) – 2nd annual HOME WATERS 2025 - a celebration of the Little Missouri River, Municipal Building, Murfreesboro, AR. Fri: noon-7pm, Sat: 9am - 5pm. No cost. Hosted by ArkLaTexOma Fly Tiers. Fly tying demos, fishing seminars, biologist reports, vendors, raffles and door prizes, food available. For details, see Calendar page or go to ArkLaTexOma Facebook page.

* Mar. 8 (Sat) – 27th Annual RED STICK DAY, Waddill Outdoor Education Center, 4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA. 8:30am – 3:30pm. Free admission. Seminars, tying demos, kayak demos, casting clinics, food, refreshments. Hosted by Red Stick Fly Fishers. Website: www.rsff.org.

* Apr. 25-27 (Fri-Sun) - LAKE CONCORDIA SPRING WEEKEND club freshwater trip, Lakeview Lodge, Ferriday, LA.  Fly fishing for bass, bream, crappie, other species. Culminates with Saturday evening fish fry.

May 2-3 (Fri-Sat) – 3rd annual FFI GULF COAST CLASSIC, Learning Campus, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL.  Seminars, fly tying demos, casting clinics, raffles, Mixed Bag Challenge fishing contest. Fly Fishing film event on Saturday 4pm. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International. Website: www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com or www.ffigcc.org.

* May 30 - June 1 (Fri-Sat) -  SPRING CATCH & EAT annual club marsh fishing trip, Boudreaux Motel Leeville.  Saturday evening gathering and fish/shrimp/veggie fry.  Details coming via email. 

July 18-19 (Fri-Sat) - CADDO FLY FISHING EXPO, Jefferson County Civic Center, Jefferson, TX.  Seminars, fly tying demos, casting demos and instruction, raffles, silent auction, and more. Hosted by North Louisiana Fly Fishers. Website: www.northlaflyfishers.org.

December Activities

RSFF annual Christmas Banquet
Monday, December 9th

* If you are an active member of Red Stick Fly Fishers and did -NOT- receive an email invite, please contact Chris Williams asap at thefatfingeredflytyer@gmail.com for RSVP and location info *

The December meeting is our annual Christmas Banquet and Club Awards presentation.  Setup is 6:30pm, with the banquet at 7:00pm.  This is a potluck menu, and Dan Weber has coordinated food items with members.  Spouses and significant others are welcome!

We'll also be recognizing the winners of the 2024 Jambalaya Challenge year-long fishing contest.  Even if you weren't at the top of the most species caught on fly rod, you can still come away a winner from the drawing of consolation prizes.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Flies & Flights
Wednesday, December 18th
7:00pm
Rally Cap Brewing
11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

F&F is an independent collective of tiers who gather to tie flies and enjoy brews, an alternative to a traditional meeting environment. While not affiliated with Red Stick, several members frequent. Everyone is welcome!

For December, we'll have our 2nd annual Holiday Box Swap. How to participate:
1. Buy a new fly box (great chance to support our local shops).
2. Tie up at least 6-12 of your favorite flies (i.e. 12 small flies or 6 large patterns)
3. wrap your box and bring to F&F
4. Participants will pick a box at random and open during F&F