RSFF SackUp for Clean Water x CRCL
Saturday, September 6th
9:00am - 1:00pm
6207 E St Bernard Hwy, Violet, LA
Activity: Oyster Shell Bagging Event
Join the RSFF #SackUp crew this Saturday, September 6th, as we team up with our friends at Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) for an Oyster Shell Bagging event in Violet, LA.
Launched in 2014, CRCL’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program recycles shells from participating New Orleans-based restaurants and uses those shells to help restore oyster reefs and shoreline habitat across Coastal Louisiana. As conservation-focused anglers this is a perfect opportunity to give back to our community and help preserve quality coastal angling opportunities for years to come.
Contact Robinson at the email below or visit CRCL.org for more information.
Monday, September 8th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Topic: LDWF Outreach Programs
For our September general meeting, LDWF Fisheries Outreach Biologist Josh Porter will discuss LDWF's many statewide outreach activities, including the Aquatic VIP Program, the "Get Out and Fish!" program, and the LDWF Fishing Course Series currently offered, as well as other fisheries programs of interest to the club.
Guests are welcome! Reminder that when you arrive at the Bluebonnet Library, please enter through the main entrance, the club will have signs up directing you where to go.
For those wishing to attend remotely, a separate email will be sent the morning of meeting with log-in instructions.
Saturday, September 13th
8:30 am - till
Perkins Road Community Park
7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge
Interested in improving your casting before that next big trip? Join the gang for this month’s RSFF Casting Clinic at Perkins Road Community Park led by RSFF Casting Chair, Felipe Martinez. With slightly cooler air (90 degrees instead of 95), it's a great time to learn some basics or advanced your casting to the next level.
With easy access to the Perkins Road Park pond and nearby Dawson Creek, you’ll even have the opportunity to wet a line once you have your casting stroke down!
Wednesday, September 17th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rally Cap Brewing
11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Featured Pattern: TBD
While we haven’t settled on a featured pattern as of yet, you can be sure the beer will be cold, pizza will be hot and delicious, and plenty of fish stories will be shared. As always, we’ll have materials on hand for anyone interested in participating.
Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy some great brews, subs, and/or pizza at Rally Cap. We’ll have tools, vises, and materials available, so don’t hesitate to join us if you’re looking to learn!
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!
Monday, September 23rd
7:00pm - until
* Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Featured Patterns: Balanced Water Worm
* Please note: as of June, RSFF fly tying sessions are now held at the Bluebonnet Regional Library *
Join us Monday, September 23rd, as Fly Tying Chair, David Rogers, leads us through a tutorial on the Balanced Water Worm. According to David, “Worms are cool but balanced ones are cooler!”
A perfect fly for presenting close to the bottom, David tested this pattern during his last trip to Colorado with great success. Simple to tie, this worm is effective for both cold and warm water species.
As usual, beginners and guests are welcome! Tools, vises and materials are available for use during this session for those looking to learn.
Saturday, September 27th
8:00 am - 1:00pm
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
Since 1994, RSFF has been an active participant in this event. It recognizes a national day created by congress to celebrate the contributions of America's hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen. LDWF holds festivities at four locations across the state, including here at Waddill.
Joe Conachen has registered the club for a spot where we'll demonstrate fly tying and fly casting, and promote fly fishing in general. So far, Joe, David Rogers and Felipe Martinez have all volunteered to represent the club, and Joe is looking for anyone else who might be interested. If interested in being an "official volunteer" and get a free t-shirt, contact Joe ASAP. Non-official volunteers are also welcome, but aren't eligible for the t-shirt and raffle prizes.
Please reach out to Joe no later than Thursday afternoon so he can put in the order. Joe can be reached by email at jconachen09@gmail.com.
Details about the event can be found at:
https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nhfd
Friday-Sunday, October 3rd - 5th
Lakeview Lodge on Lake Concordia
Ferriday, LA
Like our Spring warmwater weekend trip, the fishing takes place on Lake Concordia, with Lakeview Lodge as our central location. Participants can fish by boat, puddle craft or from the bank.
In addition to the fishing, one of the high points of this trip is the Saturday evening fish fry and Sunday morning group Big Breakfast. For all other meals you are on your own.
Interested RSFF members - or members of other recognized clubs - should contact Randy Leonpacher at RMLeonpacr@bellsouth.net for more details.
