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Jambalaya Challenge & Big Stick Updates
February was a great month for the mixed bag with 17 anglers having submitted 92 entries (25+ Species!) to the Jambalaya Challenge so far in 2026.
In the Big Stick, not much has changed with seasoned marsh anglers David Rogers & Ben Roussel still leading the way in the Redfish category with 34” and 39.75”, respectively and Glen Cormier leading the Bass category with a 14.75" fish. No entries so far in Speckled Trout and Bream.
Incidently, rumor has it that David beat Ben out on a recent trip. He just forgot to bring a long enough measuring board...
If you’re interested in taking part in either event, click on the menu items above "Jambalaya Challenge" and "Big Stick".
Saturday, March 7th
8:30am - 3:30pm
Waddilll Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge)
FREE admission!
It’s here! Red Stick Day returns to Waddill this Saturday, March 7th!
Red Stick Day is our annual fly fishing festival. Whether beginner or expert, there's something for everyone!
Activities include:
- Programs
- Fly Tying demonstrations
- Casting demonstrations and lessons
- Free refreshments
- Fishing on premises
- Jambalaya lunch available
- Raffles
- Admission is FREE!
Fly tying begins at 8:30am and continues through the day. Some of the region's top fly tiers will be on hand. There are free refreshments during the day. A lunch prepared by award-winning Jambalaya cook Ken Holmes will be provided for a nominal cost. Then there's the big raffle and Gamblers Draw for flies, tackle, equipment, and other items that help benefit the club's education and conservation projects.
For more details, click on "Red Stick Day" in the menu above.
Monday, March 9th
7 PM - 9 PM
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
Topic: Kayak Rigging with Justin Lang
Join us Monday, March 9th, as RSFF welcomes Justin Lang as this month’s guest speaker. Justin is the owner of No Wake Outfitters and serves as President of the New Orleans Fly Fishers Club. He’s an experienced kayak angler and strong advocate for growing the Gulf Coast fly fishing community.
Justin will share practical insight on setting up your kayak for fly fishing success — from smart rigging choices to on-the-water efficiency. If you fish from a kayak (or are thinking about it), you won’t want to miss this one.
For those wishing to attend remotely, a separate email will be sent the morning of meeting with log-in instructions.
Wednesday, March 18th
7PM - 9PM
Rally Cap Brewing
11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Featured Pattern: TBD
Join us for this month’s Flies & Flights at Rally Cap Brewing on Wednesday, March 18th. While we haven’t settled on a featured pattern as of yet, you can be sure the beer will be cold, pizza will be delicious and plenty of fish stories will be shared. As always, we’ll have materials on hand for anyone interested in participating.
Whether you’re a seasoned tier or new to the vise, come hang out, sip some craft brews, and tie a fly with the community.
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, March 23rd
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Featured Patterns: David’s Saltwater Propaganda Fly
Join us Monday, March 23rd, as RSFF Fly Tying Chair, David Rogers, introduces the group to his saltwater variant of The Propaganda Fly.
The Propaganda was developed in eastern Idaho as a smallmouth bass ned rig pattern. Brandon Morrison of Snake River Fly is the originator and designed the materials that makeup the pattern.
The first thing that came to mind when this pattern was discovered was mudding Black Drum. When Black Drum are feeling they stir up mud clouds rooting around the bottom. Because visibility is low they rely on feel more than sight.
The original bass version had to be modified to withstand the crushing power of the Black Drum. A beefier saltwater jig hook is now used along with a mono base and a anti-foul mono loop. This pattern is equally effective on Red Drum as well other species that frequent the shallow mud flats.
As usual, beginners and guests are welcome! Tools, vises and materials are available for use during this session for those looking to learn.
UPCOMING
Friday - Sunday, April 17-19
Lakeview Lodge, Ferriday, LA
Our annual Spring warmwater weekend trip to Lake Concordia is just weeks away. We book the large camp building and some members book individual motel rooms. The highlight is the Saturday night fish fry, for which we ask all attendees to contribute part of their catch. We'll be fly fishing for bass, bream, crappie, other species.
To learn more, email Warmwater Chair Randy Leonpacher.
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