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Dedicated to the promotion of fly fishing, conservation, and outdoors ethicsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-9135399954807348752024-03-01T10:09:00.002-06:002024-03-08T10:14:28.600-06:00RSFF March Activities<p>A new month is upon us. Here’s a look ahead at what RSFF has on the docket for March.</p><p><b>Louisiana Sportsman Show</b> <br />Friday-Sunday, March 1-3<br />Where: Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge, LA<br /><br />Details: Be sure to stop by Booth 6140 if you visit the Sportsman Show this weekend. A few of the gang from RSFF will be on hand sharing information about the club, tying flies and educating the public.<br /><br /><b>29th annual Red Stick Day</b><br />Saturday, March 9th; 8:30am - 3:30pm<br />Where: Waddill Wildlife Refuge (4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge)<br /><br />Red Stick Day is our annual fly fishing festival. Whether beginner or expert, there's something for everyone! Click on "Red Stick Day" in the menu above to get all the details!<br /><br /><b>General Meeting</b><br />Monday, March 11th, 7:00pm - til<br />Where: LDWF Headquarters (2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA)<br /><br />Topic: The 2024 Gulf Coast Classic/The Dirty Carp Fly Fishing Tournament<br /><br />Details: This month, two members of the New Orleans Fly Fishing Club will be joining us to present on upcoming events. First up, A.J. Rosenbohm will be joining us to promote the 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Classic Fly Fishing Festival. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Council of FFI, The Classic is slated to take place May 3-4, 2024 on the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park (Gulf Shores, AL). The event includes two days of exhibitors, demonstration tyers, and seminars as well as a mixed-bag tournament and showing of the 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour.<br /><br />Following that, New Orleans angler, Mac Colvin, will be presenting on the inaugural Dirty Carp Fly Fishing Tournament. Slated for May 11, 2024, the tournament will put fly anglers skills to the test as the battle to catch the largest carp the city of New Orleans has to offer.<br /><br />**For those unable to attend in person, be on the lookout for a link to the virtual meeting as the date approaches**<br /><br /><b>Flies & Flights</b><br />Wednesday, March 20th, 7pm - 9pm<br />Where: Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)<br /><br />Featured Pattern: Spring Panfish & Bass; Exact Pattern TBD<br /><br />Join us at Rally Cap Brewing on Wednesday, March 20th, as we tie up a few smaller patterns in preparation for some springtime panfish & bass.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />**Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn**<br /><br /><b>RSFF Fly Tying Meeting</b><br />Monday, March 25th, 7PM - Til<br />Where: Orvis Baton Rouge, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge LA<br /><br />Featured Patterns: Admiral Akbar & the Hammerhead<br /><br />Details: Join us Monday, March 25th, as RSFF Fly Tying Chair, David Rogers, leads us through two unique and effective Carp Patterns, the Admiral Akbar & the Hammerhead. With spring temps on the way and The Dirty Carp tournament only a few months off, this is a great opportunity to begin stocking your boxes for one of the most overlooked and challenging freshwater species our region offers.<br /><br />**Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn**<br /><br /><b>Bogue Chitto Camping Trip x #SackUpForCleanWater</b><br />When: Friday - Sunday, March 22-24, 2024<br />Where: Bogue Chitto State Park (Franklinton, LA)<br /><br />Details: Join the RSFF crew for a weekend of fishing, camping and camaraderie as we descend upon Bogue Chitto SP (Franklinton, LA) the weekend of March 22-24, 2024. Conditions should be ideal for fishing for fishing the ponds, small creeks and Bogue Chitto River, so come prepared for some great mixed-bag opportunities!<br /><br />Kayaks are recommended for those looking to float the river or fish the larger ponds. Available campsites are limited, please contact Brian Roberts, if interested.<br /><br />Conservation Chair, Robinson Almeida, will be hosting this month’s Sack Up For Clean Water event in conjunction with the trip, so come prepared to help leave Bogue Chitto SP cleaner than we found it!<br /><br /><i>"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</i><br /><br /><a href="https://rsff.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4733eda71d7895f64f7ed3c44&id=a852107343&e=951e80dd77" target="_blank">Volunteer Sign-up form</a><br /><br /><b>Reminder: </b>The deadline for monthly submissions will be the final day of the prior month and can be sent directly to myself (thefatfingeredflytyer@gmail.com) or Brian Roberts (roberts.brian84@gmail.com).</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-14722699170844097362024-02-28T11:29:00.001-06:002024-02-28T11:29:43.255-06:00Visit RSFF at the Louisiana Sportsman Show<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCIvQNWuu9AAsbK96vpiOPg4WbaHRIALtjf_CnX7gIsagJgUcl9eTC63j6AcPihQl6XXXV_HYqn61qVAKwANDEFDusoS8HvbhtdHINzFguBceKXVfxH-NVi2gvGa32nBXXLneK-nubpEZ0uRSwBCXrK-hLQMSSgNEbRTwGOK3LBAFlUW1odCAVMRth1M/s838/las_show_2024.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="838" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCIvQNWuu9AAsbK96vpiOPg4WbaHRIALtjf_CnX7gIsagJgUcl9eTC63j6AcPihQl6XXXV_HYqn61qVAKwANDEFDusoS8HvbhtdHINzFguBceKXVfxH-NVi2gvGa32nBXXLneK-nubpEZ0uRSwBCXrK-hLQMSSgNEbRTwGOK3LBAFlUW1odCAVMRth1M/s320/las_show_2024.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b>44th annual Louisiana Sportsman Show<br />Friday-Sunday, March 1-3, 2024</b><br />Raising Cane's River Center<br />Baton Rouge, LA<br /><br />Red Stick Fly Fishers will be participating in this year's Louisiana Sportsman Show for the first time in several years. The show has moved to the first weekend of March and to a new weather-independent venue, the River Center in downtown Baton Rouge.<br /><br />We'll be at booth 6140 which is near all the boats. We'll be doing some fly tying, have a slideshow of fish photos and videos, a poster board with club events, some tackle on display and more. And of course, some promotional material for <b>Red Stick Day</b> coming up the following weekend (March 9th).<p></p><p>The show promises to be better than ever this year with special guest appearance by Jimmy Houston on Sunday. For schedule, ticket prices, and more details, go to <a href="http://www.louisianasportsmanshow.com" target="_blank">www.louisianasportsmanshow.com</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-31976782636837019922024-02-25T13:06:00.001-06:002024-02-25T13:14:39.442-06:00February 26th fly tying - Pillow Talk<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylBVdY0Tpa0lIjOexSaZkd92779LgjWXtKP0wuxjNmIcsoSvpiLyhoRTxZZEBVqfyHN-g2toar-g2qE6CTM-9Uz1LJH3pUFZlREX7M9uD-QXhaa-7utxDiXwdG4pUOi85gzu5QyRtXy9pRaND9r9W_ihn7ZRyRwDvCanLeYeQIA88r3Pv16L3_blVsK8/s367/pillow_talk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="367" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylBVdY0Tpa0lIjOexSaZkd92779LgjWXtKP0wuxjNmIcsoSvpiLyhoRTxZZEBVqfyHN-g2toar-g2qE6CTM-9Uz1LJH3pUFZlREX7M9uD-QXhaa-7utxDiXwdG4pUOi85gzu5QyRtXy9pRaND9r9W_ihn7ZRyRwDvCanLeYeQIA88r3Pv16L3_blVsK8/s320/pillow_talk.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b>RSFF monthly fly tying<br />Monday, February 26, 2024</b><br /><br />7:00 pm<br />Orvis Perkins-Rowe<br />7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA<br /><br />Join us for this month's tying session as Tristan Welch teaches us how to tie the "Pillow Talk", a bonefish fly developed by Alphonse Island's Wayne Haselau. Somewhat different that most bonefish flies you've probably seen, but it's a powerhouse fish fooler!<br /><br />Our fly tying sessions are open to the public, and beginners are welcome. Bring your vise and tools, or just watch. For those without tying tools, the club has some for use during these sessions. <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-58250939722758558052024-02-22T12:42:00.005-06:002024-02-25T13:03:58.321-06:00Get ready for Red Stick Day on March 9th<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIewUSxkdg-DPFWTAWgMzMjMYcQsZteCqW-EFHFyKX8UtfrP6tuJOoC-i_1w7eJpBjjdUoMhyNe3hZ0JH6dizwtbGQdrzn297ou3ANGVuacTeOtE-N80AtVs5fNMMX2jjffLUzB9CUWtUIzWHZcigid0PjtY4n7yowu6pLKVFp75sW4IwWxLM3ueV0q40/s600/jindra_casting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="600" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIewUSxkdg-DPFWTAWgMzMjMYcQsZteCqW-EFHFyKX8UtfrP6tuJOoC-i_1w7eJpBjjdUoMhyNe3hZ0JH6dizwtbGQdrzn297ou3ANGVuacTeOtE-N80AtVs5fNMMX2jjffLUzB9CUWtUIzWHZcigid0PjtY4n7yowu6pLKVFp75sW4IwWxLM3ueV0q40/s320/jindra_casting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>March is almost here, and that means <b>Red Stick Day</b> is now just days away! Our annual fly fishing festival takes place <b>Saturday, March 9th</b>. It's a celebration of our sport featuring great programs, fly tying demonstrations, casting instruction, loads of raffle items, kayak demos and more. And best of all, admission is free!<br /><br />The event will again be held at the LDWF Waddill Outdoors Education Center off North Flannery Road. The ponds on the premises are full of big bass and bluegill, so bring your fly tackle. In addition, our friends at Masseys Outfitters will be on hand with a variety of kayaks for folks to test paddle/pedal. <br /><br />Once again, we have great programs lined up on fly fishing for smallmouth bass, on obscure species across the South, on the finer points of fly casting and more. <br /><br />Roughly a dozen of the region's top fly tiers will also be on hand to demonstrate their various flies, along with their favorite legacy patterns. Attendees can watch and learn the step-by-step process to making a great fish-catching lure from scratch. <br /><br />We'll also have casting instruction from some of the top fly casting instructors in the country! There will also be casting games for those looking to test their skills.<br /><br /><i>Complete details of the event - including schedule of activities, speaker and tier bios, and more - can be found by clicking on the "Red Stick Day" page on the menu above. </i><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-67292554414548423272024-02-19T18:00:00.001-06:002024-02-19T18:00:00.163-06:00February Flies & Flights<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KndG2CHGUto4KNAaRR599Jv7WmiRhFh-JPizkbH9obj4wgwMd3KWuBLHwEJ0_wxcV7jjEEXe41nZ3_PddOIW7j2t7OV2nVeEJJhBSo61Mvz_JFOuZuBrbQn5DlrRFMZwPZVeI_lJ4Bxp6PIpM3sKgCudeiUKt24xCtAc62E_fNb0hBk1PQpOZ9RxLag/s683/fnf_2402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="500" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KndG2CHGUto4KNAaRR599Jv7WmiRhFh-JPizkbH9obj4wgwMd3KWuBLHwEJ0_wxcV7jjEEXe41nZ3_PddOIW7j2t7OV2nVeEJJhBSo61Mvz_JFOuZuBrbQn5DlrRFMZwPZVeI_lJ4Bxp6PIpM3sKgCudeiUKt24xCtAc62E_fNb0hBk1PQpOZ9RxLag/w202-h277/fnf_2402.jpg" width="202" /></a></b></div><b>Flies & Flights<br />Wednesday, February 21st</b><br />7pm - 9pm<br />Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)<p></p><p>Featured Pattern: Meat Whistle<br /><br />Join us at Rally Cap Brewing as we tie up John Barr’s Meat Whistle in preparation for some springtime Largemouth. Tools, vises and materials are available for those looking to learn, so please don't hesitate to join us if you're looking to learn.<br /><br /><i>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!</i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-75748737637843791802024-02-11T09:20:00.004-06:002024-02-11T09:41:15.467-06:00February 19th meeting: Redeye Bass on Fly<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgYnljJCa1QAcogGNMpXPdQC_FgpY6vmxszRZXmde8alTw4IuFcXYa_whDNDQCwZ4cIS2R0BOHkFZU_2uD8MkIf3Opl935c5GaM-p8TVheZT4k4Zpv4DUoHYCiZrSE96ulIizYD2Pl5yomNzsVnUjuPvb9FCq9GwHnkPO-WM3p9MBvklONJr6XjZJ8pQ/s736/60268bbc-d2c3-d600-966c-3605b031e424.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="736" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgYnljJCa1QAcogGNMpXPdQC_FgpY6vmxszRZXmde8alTw4IuFcXYa_whDNDQCwZ4cIS2R0BOHkFZU_2uD8MkIf3Opl935c5GaM-p8TVheZT4k4Zpv4DUoHYCiZrSE96ulIizYD2Pl5yomNzsVnUjuPvb9FCq9GwHnkPO-WM3p9MBvklONJr6XjZJ8pQ/w266-h194/60268bbc-d2c3-d600-966c-3605b031e424.jpg" width="266" /></a></b></div><b>RSFF monthly general meeting</b><br /><b>Monday, February 19, 2024 *</b><p dir="ltr">7:00 pm <br />
LDWF Headquarters<br />
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA</p>
<p dir="ltr">*<i> note this month's meeting is moved to the 3rd Monday due to the Mardi Gras weekend </i>*</p>
<p dir="ltr">This month Alabama Native, Dr. Matthew Lewis, will be joining us remotely to discuss Redeye Bass on the Fly. Dr. Lewis has a Master’s in Fisheries and a PhD in Genetics from the Auburn University, but is best known in the fly fishing community for his book, "Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass", and his work co-founding the Redeye Bass Slam.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As always, meetings are open to the public. For remote members, the meeting will be available via Zoom.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-53571387943086096122024-02-07T10:37:00.001-06:002024-02-08T11:01:07.829-06:00Meet your 2024 Directors <p>Red Stick Fly Fishers is celebrating its 36th year as a club, and we're off to a great start with several events set for 2024. The new Board of Directors is busy planning out monthly meetings and tying sessions, as well as traditional activities such as Red Stick Day, Concordia Freshwater trips (Spring & Fall), Marsh Catch-n-Eat trips (Spring & Fall) and more.<br /><br />There are also new activities in the works. Our new Casting Director Felipe Martinez is planning to hold frequent casting sessions, for both beginners and those willing to learn a new technique or two. Our new Conservation Director Robinson Almeida is working with other organizations in the area on a variety of projects. For those with a few hours open on a weekend, participating in one of these helps improve your skills or contributes to the improvement of the natural habitat we depend on to enjoy our sport.</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">President - Brian Roberts<br />Secretary - Jack Lithgoe<br />Treasurer - Ron Braud<br />Communications - Chris Williams<br />Past President - Pete Sturgis<br />Fly Tying - David Rogers<br />Education - Joe Conachen<br />Casting - Felipe Martinez<br />Warmwater - Emmitt Simmons<br />Saltwater - Randy Leonpacher <br />Coldwater - Cole Miller<br />Membership - Ben Roussel<br />Conservation - Robinson Almeida<br />Events - Gary Elbourne<br />International Travel - Ken Holmes<br /></p><p>If you have any questions regarding any activities or seeking info in certain skill areas, please feel free to contact one of our directors.<br /> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-13767166696217091252024-02-01T12:25:00.030-06:002024-02-03T12:40:16.957-06:00RSFF February Activities<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rxamZ2qAY4zCA3hAtP2hiiLmcw8xssVP6R_ZuBUD9YdQHVr6jGYwMsDb_3Zb00A7evFluRFqLbkPqB6mdOzErkwDuHWg27UJ7xWqrz-JKE9lB4vLD86VL7Vz-_54qumcoht51T_g35dh-KpvLbs0rt1fUaoCFs4IKRfv1reKm5lIgCbyiRwAvcNfIIs/s619/litter_day_poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rxamZ2qAY4zCA3hAtP2hiiLmcw8xssVP6R_ZuBUD9YdQHVr6jGYwMsDb_3Zb00A7evFluRFqLbkPqB6mdOzErkwDuHWg27UJ7xWqrz-JKE9lB4vLD86VL7Vz-_54qumcoht51T_g35dh-KpvLbs0rt1fUaoCFs4IKRfv1reKm5lIgCbyiRwAvcNfIIs/s320/litter_day_poster.jpg" width="196" /></a></div>A new month is upon us. Here’s a look ahead at what RSFF has on the docket for the month of February!<p></p><p><b>Sack Up for Clean Waters<br /></b>Saturday, February 3rd, 9am - til<b><br /></b><br /><i>* This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather *</i><br /><br />"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</p><p><b>RSFF Casting Clinic<br /> </b>Saturday, February 10th, 9am - til<br />Where: Perkins Rd Community Park<br /><br />Details: Join RSFF Casting Chair, Felipe Martinez, as he leads the RSFF crew through the FFI Copper and Silver Casting Challenges.<br /><br />For those interested in having their casting stroke recorded, we’ll have a video station setup as part of the event.<b> <br /></b></p><p><b>General Meeting<br /> </b>Monday, February 19th, 7:00pm - til<br />Where: LDWF Headquarters (2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA)<br /><br />Topic: Redeye Bass on the Fly<br /><br />This month Alabama Native, Dr. Matthew Lewis, will be joining us remotely to discuss Redeye Bass on the Fly. Dr. Lewis has a Master’s in Fisheries and a PhD in Genetics from the Auburn University, but is best known in the fly fishing community for his book, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass, and his work co-founding the Redeye Bass Slam.<br /><br />** For those unable to attend in person, be on the lookout for a link to the virtual meeting as the date approaches **<br /><br /><b>Flies & Flights<br /></b> Wednesday, February 21st, 7pm - 9pm<br />Where: Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)<br /><br />Featured Pattern: Meat Whistle<br /><br />Join us at Rally Cap Brewing on Wednesday, February 21st, as we tie up John Barr’s Meat Whistle in preparation for some springtime Largemouth.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />** Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn **<br /><br /><b>Sack Up for Clean Water x Clean Pelican</b><br />Saturday, February 24th, 9:00am - til<br />Where: Perkins Rd Community Park<br /><br />Details: Join us Saturday, February 24th, as Conservation Chair, Robinson Almeida, and the RSFF Crew team up with the Gaudin Law Group for the next Clean Pelican litter cleanup event. Cleanup will run from 9am to 10am with a casting event hosted by RSFF beginning at 10:15am.<br /><br /><b>RSFF Fly Tying Session</b> <br /> Monday, February 26th 7:00pm - til<br />Where: Orvis Baton Rouge, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge LA<br /><br />Featured Pattern: The Pillow Talk<br /><br />Join us Monday, February 26th, as Tristan Welch teaches us to tie the Pillow Talk, a bonefish fly developed by Alphonse Island's Wayne Haselau. Somewhat different than most bonefish flies you've probably fished but, we've added this one into the monthly rotation for one simple reason. It's a powerhouse fish fooler.<br /><br />**Tools, vises and materials available for those looking to learn**<br /><br /><i><b>Reminder</b>: The deadline for monthly submissions will be the final day of the prior month and can be sent directly to Chris Williams (thefatfingeredflytyer@gmail.com) or Brian Roberts (roberts.brian84@gmail.com).</i> <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-18724945490694997272024-01-25T11:10:00.025-06:002024-01-26T11:22:46.070-06:00Event season is here!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxByrTN96sUQOJODZ9VEYI6jLU-8Z26cJ3VAEmPnmHZ8anVXtbzJ7xdz4fd_X-vxrsUP9Be2tCg0ZIuFX6ELSD3vOjqKBVsaEdNEgrNGrRZsEY7h9nCbPEaOKLPiN01Z5wC7osWS79p8TZFzd2g_LKZ3ePwEacj7sjEBWzk8Tg26XIuB_Jia23S4KLgM/s531/rsd_tiers_short.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="531" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxByrTN96sUQOJODZ9VEYI6jLU-8Z26cJ3VAEmPnmHZ8anVXtbzJ7xdz4fd_X-vxrsUP9Be2tCg0ZIuFX6ELSD3vOjqKBVsaEdNEgrNGrRZsEY7h9nCbPEaOKLPiN01Z5wC7osWS79p8TZFzd2g_LKZ3ePwEacj7sjEBWzk8Tg26XIuB_Jia23S4KLgM/s320/rsd_tiers_short.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When it comes to fly fishing, Spring is event season across the South. There's a wide range of regional events from large commercial expos like the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show and Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival to smaller club festivals like our own "Red Stick Day" and to the medium-sized Fly Fishers International regional events like the "Gulf Coast Classic".<br /><br />Our friends in the Kisatchie Fly Fishers club recently held their biennial festival in Pineville, and it was very successful. It's held in even years, while the New Orleans Fly Fishers event is held in odd years. No exact date yet for the NOFF Festival but it'll be sometime in January 2025. Our friends in the Big Easy always put on a really good show!<br /><br /><i>Here are dates for the remaining regional events this Spring:<br /></i><br /><b>Jan. 27 (Sat) – 31st annual Dr. ED RIZZOLO FLY TYING FESTIVAL</b>, Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX. 8:30am – 4:30pm. The largest fly tying event on the Gulf Coast features over 80 tiers as well as seminars and vendors. Featured guest tier: Les Lehman. Hosted by the Texas Fly Fishers club. Website: texasflyfishers.org.<br /><br /><b>Feb. 2-4 (Fri-Sun) – ATLANTA FLY FISHING SHOW</b>, GA South Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA. 9am – 6pm. Largest fly fishing show in the South featuring nationally-renown speakers, tiers. Workshops, seminars, destination seminars, exhibitors, and more. FFI will host the Learning Center, with casting and fly tying instruction free to show attendees. Website: www.flyfishingshow.com.<br /><br /><b>Feb. 24-25 (Sat-Sun) – 7th annual TEXAS FLY FISHING & BREW FESTIVAL</b>, Mesquite Convention Center, Mesquite, TX. Nationally known fly fishing authors, professional guides, expert casters, fly tiers from across the country, dozens of exhibitors. Microbrew sampling. Website: txflyfishingfestival.org.<br /><br /><b>Mar. 9 (Sat) – 26th Annual RED STICK DAY</b>, 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.<br /><br /><b>Mar. 21-23 – 27th annual SOWBUG ROUNDUP,</b> Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR. 9am – 4pm, each day. Admission $10 for all 3 days, adults with kids under 12 free. Largest fly tying event in the country, over 120 tiers. Seminars, fly tying clinics, vendors. Special guests Davy Wotton, Tim Flagler. Hosted by North Arkansas Fly Fishers. Website: www.sowbugroundup.org.<br /><br /><b>May 3-4 (Fri-Sat) – 2nd annual FFI GULF COAST CLASSIC</b>, Learning Campus, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL. Seminars, fly tying demos, casting clinics, raffles, Mixed Bag Challenge fishing contest. Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on Saturday 4pm. Hosted by the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International. Website: www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com or www.ffigcc.org. <br /><br /><b>May 11 (Sat) - THE DIRTY CARP fly fishing tournament</b>, fly fishing tournament for carp in Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard parishes. Bank fishing only. Hosted by members of the New Orleans Fly Fishers. More details and registration to come soon. Follow on instagram @thedirtycarp for details as they become available. <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-25289662077853747672024-01-21T12:28:00.003-06:002024-01-21T12:35:57.891-06:00January 22nd fly tying - Ken's Redfish Fly<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hLdtUzk7WXhD2BQ8aDnCo77L8g3ueRJgia_5_HecxCqVKnHdI8q5qzDHIXpU9AycOmidQ_R70u4001FEeeUViElHL8Gcn-P1IYixvEv-rDdyZz0Q4ruFbZzA8Y3ZxeEsjCXoPWRk25nwyeoOccf9HR9fr8jOaFbR-dZhR52JTvdWhFe4bKHv9shaK2U/s924/ken_holmes_redfish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="811" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hLdtUzk7WXhD2BQ8aDnCo77L8g3ueRJgia_5_HecxCqVKnHdI8q5qzDHIXpU9AycOmidQ_R70u4001FEeeUViElHL8Gcn-P1IYixvEv-rDdyZz0Q4ruFbZzA8Y3ZxeEsjCXoPWRk25nwyeoOccf9HR9fr8jOaFbR-dZhR52JTvdWhFe4bKHv9shaK2U/w205-h234/ken_holmes_redfish.jpg" width="205" /></a></b></div><b>RSFF monthly fly tying<br />Monday, January 22, 2024</b><br /><br />7:00 pm<br />Orvis Perkins-Rowe<br />7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA<p></p><p>Join us this Monday evening for our monthly fly tying session at Orvis. The pattern this month will be Ken's Redfish Fly - a special creation by our own Ken Holmes.</p><p>Our fly tying sessions are open to the public, and beginners are
welcome. Bring your vise and tools, or just watch. For those without
tying tools, the club has some for use during these sessions. <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-81333817025275453612024-01-17T09:29:00.007-06:002024-01-17T16:32:29.241-06:00Flies & Flights - Weds, January 17th<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVCaCkSThi90FlSgVmpNstzQKXVaE6c_72Pf9LR6TQsYIPcvdiLABY9_Z5EZCgi2IP0BSbZxDkMjKHRiesFJfewheJHBA4jwjO6k25QCN3iYklKEtOGSAkDekXx_gcANJHhXrJTSTXydKmpdypP5WoOJ3kmJbqi8rvuoAw6evUD8Tw52iF6A9p-SHtNI/s594/fnf_2401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="500" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVCaCkSThi90FlSgVmpNstzQKXVaE6c_72Pf9LR6TQsYIPcvdiLABY9_Z5EZCgi2IP0BSbZxDkMjKHRiesFJfewheJHBA4jwjO6k25QCN3iYklKEtOGSAkDekXx_gcANJHhXrJTSTXydKmpdypP5WoOJ3kmJbqi8rvuoAw6evUD8Tw52iF6A9p-SHtNI/w210-h250/fnf_2401.jpg" width="210" /></a></b></div><b>Where</b>: Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)<br /><br /><b>When:</b> Wednesday, January 17th (7pm til close)<br /><br />Join us this Wednesday for our first monthly Flies & Flights of 2024, hosted by Rally Cap Brewing. This month we’ll be tying up some Hare’s Ear Nymph variants (a mainstay of trout & panfish boxes everywhere)! Tools, vises and materials are available for those looking to learn, so please don't hesitate to join us if you're looking to learn.<br /><br /><i>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!</i><br /><br />Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!<p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-11112392204469142972024-01-11T09:39:00.000-06:002024-01-12T10:16:08.108-06:00January 15th General Meeting: Redfish Regs & Pickerel on the Fly with Catch Cormier<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRDoe5RrrAOrcgvn9mqfW_TCQJJE1Mgkjh-_fvPXWrQ5C7SXTPRZTXYx7QfVfbqp2mG7TA0Sl7BIbjXJLvPCSk444C2SUBKgYfMRy5k0rKUHle-DjmtKPqiQgzrmv8rPc9oZOu0ylXUnKDrTJ8xI1KQUkRBPRyn7cQ3psMDm-mvLwh8kdHuv3qFc8qZG4/s1200/pickerel.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1200" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYRDoe5RrrAOrcgvn9mqfW_TCQJJE1Mgkjh-_fvPXWrQ5C7SXTPRZTXYx7QfVfbqp2mG7TA0Sl7BIbjXJLvPCSk444C2SUBKgYfMRy5k0rKUHle-DjmtKPqiQgzrmv8rPc9oZOu0ylXUnKDrTJ8xI1KQUkRBPRyn7cQ3psMDm-mvLwh8kdHuv3qFc8qZG4/w332-h221/pickerel.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><p> <b>When:<br /></b> Monday, January 15, 2024 @ 7PM<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b> Where:<br /></b> LDWF Headquarters<br /> 2000 Quail Dr<br /> Baton Rouge, LA 70809</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>* This meeting was postponed from January 8th due to weather. We'll be monitoring the weather for this upcoming Monday as there's a slight chance of freezing precipitation on Tuesday *</i></p><p style="text-align: left;"> This month’s featured speaker is Glen "Catch" Cormier. Catch is the Conservation Director for the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International (FFI). In addition, he loves fly fishing for chain pickerel across west Louisiana, east Texas and elsewhere. Catch will be presenting on a pair of topics:</p><ol><li style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"> Fly Fishing for Chain Pickerel in the Pineywoods Region of Louisiana and Texas</p><p> </p></li><li style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;">An update on LDWF efforts to amend current Redfish Regulations</p></li></ol><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Be sure to mark your calendar for what should be an informative and entertaining evening.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">See everyone there!</p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-51848315317491711122024-01-08T10:15:00.003-06:002024-01-08T10:15:58.201-06:00MEETING POSTPONED DUE TO THE RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER<p><span style="font-size: large;"> Due to the risk of severe weather, the RSFF Board has elected to postpone this evening's General Meeting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Please check back for announcements regarding the rescheduled time and date.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay safe and dry this evening!! </span><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-39471108549232933952023-12-24T07:12:00.000-06:002023-12-24T11:27:14.208-06:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIkDUvP96KzrC1GN5QEn9wM_EmtRtaoM8Fj7QW_LeCAaVfYLwj2nOJES3BX_5P_w-47zvxPfsMTBFsSGKsW0tGY4ESf-6m-xLWCf_XUbzt88d2BpPRhgD8pnHhmdZM8SdaK8ckQFNJE4/s1600/xmas_image3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="345" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIkDUvP96KzrC1GN5QEn9wM_EmtRtaoM8Fj7QW_LeCAaVfYLwj2nOJES3BX_5P_w-47zvxPfsMTBFsSGKsW0tGY4ESf-6m-xLWCf_XUbzt88d2BpPRhgD8pnHhmdZM8SdaK8ckQFNJE4/s200/xmas_image3.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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!<br />
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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.<br />
<br />Look for details of the 2024 Jambalaya Challenge in the next week as it kicks off on January 1st.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-88780445407717518392023-12-18T11:33:00.000-06:002023-12-18T11:33:13.662-06:00Flies & Flights - Weds, December 20th<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMzgrSOPNqhxzx2pmFgvkNA2Dpsry8oMHXN0QIktF8ZYmFIg7rPCDmOUSrEO2_B3NMOj_z_83ELXaButY_iSARfElSMzveKqVL3wuog_Ve5rEpTd02Qwizjg6LbkZRv2UA-f37eKA-MiT_3cINAYSWssZ1CHd8uNK0woMRlYgTfnO-ERilvribmWhyAA/s1179/IMG_20231218_112428.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1179" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMzgrSOPNqhxzx2pmFgvkNA2Dpsry8oMHXN0QIktF8ZYmFIg7rPCDmOUSrEO2_B3NMOj_z_83ELXaButY_iSARfElSMzveKqVL3wuog_Ve5rEpTd02Qwizjg6LbkZRv2UA-f37eKA-MiT_3cINAYSWssZ1CHd8uNK0woMRlYgTfnO-ERilvribmWhyAA/s320/IMG_20231218_112428.png" width="261" /></a></b></div><b>Where:</b> Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)<p></p><p><b>When: </b>Wednesday, December 20th (7pm til close)</p><p>Join us Wednesday, December 20th for this month's Flies & Flights hosted by Rally Cap Brewing. As this meeting will be more of a holiday celebration than anything else, it will be an open tying night and everyone is encouraged to bring along materials to tie some of their favorite flies. We'll of course have extra vises, tools, and materials for those looking to learn as well. So please don't hesitate to join if you're looking to learn.</p><p>We'll also be hosting our first annual Fly Box Gift Swap, so be sure to check out the attached flyer if you're interested in participating. Click on the image to zoom in details.</p><p>Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday!</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-26225285711933498342023-11-27T10:36:00.002-06:002023-12-08T11:50:41.533-06:00November 27, 2023 Fly Tying - Bennett's Lunch Money<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1tFJ9L3ZORDuadgJFf0wSwKr4Vy6bkf2fc4IHnHaz5ICY6DnrlJ-7Gb06YI4SMKYJhLt3qhm2CjP806G3ubB50dkr6FK89EHD-cTxgrUXT5XdIXdGXxVaGXqA9BYRqvxbqmhZ6A5TTnPvg5OxHGD7xQdfkyqYf1iANYliyy_QJHKnkOEMN97pMbjMsUf/s1039/lunch%20money.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1039" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN1tFJ9L3ZORDuadgJFf0wSwKr4Vy6bkf2fc4IHnHaz5ICY6DnrlJ-7Gb06YI4SMKYJhLt3qhm2CjP806G3ubB50dkr6FK89EHD-cTxgrUXT5XdIXdGXxVaGXqA9BYRqvxbqmhZ6A5TTnPvg5OxHGD7xQdfkyqYf1iANYliyy_QJHKnkOEMN97pMbjMsUf/w331-h243/lunch%20money.jpg" width="331" /> </a><b style="text-align: center;">RSFF monthly fly tying<br /></b><b>Monday, November 27, 2023</b></p><p>7:00 pm<br />Orvis Perkins-Rowe<br />7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA<br /><br /></p><p>Join us this evening (Monday, November 27th) at 7pm for this month's RSFF Fly Tying meeting. This month Brian Robert's will be leading us as we learn to tie Matt Bennett's Lunch Money streamer.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-59723491060282524562023-11-14T10:00:00.004-06:002023-11-16T10:05:20.805-06:00New speck regulations effective November 20th<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGvg35NoyUoFTCoMpdlZ7yConSk7Sm3mk0QeKMX5DWMadI13dRGrfAVUTPbrJEkYXhHXGFDhgtW5624aQFnf7KKiNu4MLfcM59NzwkoMVt4WsJZwiO-PEEsO6fm4qJ7R7AMc6B_XykFH82mA2_u_XvXmYuCoNfWCGyq48Dac-UGhXLIB-Yl94DFHrTHA/s800/speck_regs_final.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGvg35NoyUoFTCoMpdlZ7yConSk7Sm3mk0QeKMX5DWMadI13dRGrfAVUTPbrJEkYXhHXGFDhgtW5624aQFnf7KKiNu4MLfcM59NzwkoMVt4WsJZwiO-PEEsO6fm4qJ7R7AMc6B_XykFH82mA2_u_XvXmYuCoNfWCGyq48Dac-UGhXLIB-Yl94DFHrTHA/s320/speck_regs_final.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has officially published the change in spotted seatrout (speckled trout) regulations. They will go into effect Monday, November 20th. According to biologists, these new regulations will allow the Spawning Potential Ratio of specks to return to 18 percent within 3 years. Currently, the SPR is 8 percent which is below the Conservation Standard of 14 percent.<br /><br /><b>The new regulations are as follows:</b><br /><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Size limit: 13-20 inches total length, only two fish included within the daily creel limit can be greater than 20 inches total length</li><li>Daily Creel: 15-fish daily limit per angler</li><li>Charter guides and crew will not be able to retain a creel limit while on a charter trip but may engage in fishing</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">The current limits are 12" minimum size (no slot) and a daily creel of 25 fish east of Mermentau River and 15 fish west of Mermentau. The new regulations will be statewide.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-82636771998359843162023-11-11T09:12:00.005-06:002023-11-16T10:00:23.752-06:00November 13th General Meeting - Fly Fishing Belize (A trip report from Jim Wright)<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc31TWvSfDpuSiPP4SlrrCskAeMhtxfr-So6vvZvvIPC1hF7GWginfwyVw49zCAQOX2GONkb7eghQzYnNzVT_Xp8vxQbC7UgpBOkgEPNgtCO5YqMqe76lIiBVvhYOK0WLY9NUm9dTQH_XXBcDW4pUXHG0rVi6OMnG_CkPwFN6xK630w2FP47FzO8XjiFzV/s1398/Cayo%20Frances%20Farm%20and%20Fly%20-%20Ambergris%20Caye,%20Belize.JPEG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1398" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc31TWvSfDpuSiPP4SlrrCskAeMhtxfr-So6vvZvvIPC1hF7GWginfwyVw49zCAQOX2GONkb7eghQzYnNzVT_Xp8vxQbC7UgpBOkgEPNgtCO5YqMqe76lIiBVvhYOK0WLY9NUm9dTQH_XXBcDW4pUXHG0rVi6OMnG_CkPwFN6xK630w2FP47FzO8XjiFzV/w463-h300/Cayo%20Frances%20Farm%20and%20Fly%20-%20Ambergris%20Caye,%20Belize.JPEG" width="463" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cayo Frances Farm & Fly (Ambergris Caye, Belize)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>RSFF monthly general meeting</b><br /><b>Monday, November 13, 2023</b>
</p><p style="text-align: center;">7:00 pm - meeting<br />
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries <br />
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;">Join us Monday evening as Jim Wright shares a report from his recent visit to Belize. </p><p style="text-align: center;">In addition we will have elections (appointments) for officers for the
new year. Also, changes to the by-laws and budget will be available for
review and approval. Hope to see everyone there. </p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-13088313231823700972023-10-25T15:42:00.000-06:002023-10-25T15:43:36.660-06:00Fish of the Month 2023 - Filling in the Gaps<p>Murray sent in a list of fish he thought were worthy of nomination for our infrequently used Fish of Month feature so let's take a minute to highlight a few of our RSFF anglers and fish that have been caught by the club this year:</p><p><b>February 2023 - Redfish - Ben Roussel</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72FOmSnIkoOmo6Ca3VEVlV4Q-1lePcqB5jAcvqV52qNBroFeAjFAGGZ1iMxcQkwbQCBbumGBSKNnck3dBj87G6auneuFXeSCZ_ZzvQkdk248HgxazfdWbtVDY2QwUa3xV4ViKuVMdba64Z3xbAP814DzV25_pQ0ZBXT-5LP1PjlyflrgsfcO9YRwZB40/s4032/IMG_6523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72FOmSnIkoOmo6Ca3VEVlV4Q-1lePcqB5jAcvqV52qNBroFeAjFAGGZ1iMxcQkwbQCBbumGBSKNnck3dBj87G6auneuFXeSCZ_ZzvQkdk248HgxazfdWbtVDY2QwUa3xV4ViKuVMdba64Z3xbAP814DzV25_pQ0ZBXT-5LP1PjlyflrgsfcO9YRwZB40/w640-h480/IMG_6523.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wkCVgY-f21Q-wI4lc5l4AsJkVWH_L_qWzEVFnhb7MLojfb3a3LEDR8CB5OzckUuO3KDNVDU31UochsrS38Bj5HPiG0ilidqdK0xjj9roEvy0NMgswWePGao-asTOCxB1a6gH5lM27Y6Ox51caN4_SwWVbBZOV9oPsEJASjnR4EJtydLkYKFsb_3bdEQ/s4032/IMG_6529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wkCVgY-f21Q-wI4lc5l4AsJkVWH_L_qWzEVFnhb7MLojfb3a3LEDR8CB5OzckUuO3KDNVDU31UochsrS38Bj5HPiG0ilidqdK0xjj9roEvy0NMgswWePGao-asTOCxB1a6gH5lM27Y6Ox51caN4_SwWVbBZOV9oPsEJASjnR4EJtydLkYKFsb_3bdEQ/w640-h480/IMG_6529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I caught a few nice redfish on a trip to Leeville back in February, the biggest went 34.75". It fell for a Fool's Gold crab fly. Thanks for the nomination Murray - I wish I had better pictures, but it's tough to take good shots of big redfish when you're solo in a kayak.</p><p><b>March 2023 - Golden Shiner - Emmitt Simmons</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivR9szgMAgLMHx0PnIhKgpodNOlCw7tHcGfPzXgIuuQuaLQFJaBiAE3eOy-oho2sZCdNGhBtUuA7MA4yNbBSUqJF8XRrdmA6moYDRYd_5IyldzfnTI5NOuyucL7gFTYZzE6yBSa9ey-qwUN1zDPjb2pTnWxaDIGB0FgRC0sHqEr0F_gNwebmaW15iF4xo/s4032/IMG_9310%20-%20Emmitt%20Simmons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivR9szgMAgLMHx0PnIhKgpodNOlCw7tHcGfPzXgIuuQuaLQFJaBiAE3eOy-oho2sZCdNGhBtUuA7MA4yNbBSUqJF8XRrdmA6moYDRYd_5IyldzfnTI5NOuyucL7gFTYZzE6yBSa9ey-qwUN1zDPjb2pTnWxaDIGB0FgRC0sHqEr0F_gNwebmaW15iF4xo/w640-h480/IMG_9310%20-%20Emmitt%20Simmons.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Emmitt caught this golden shiner and an orangespotted sunfish in Capitol Lake on a black beadheaded nymph using his 4wt fly rod. If you've never caught either of those species Capitol Lake is a great spot to target them, just don't wet your knots with your saliva as it is a waterbody that is quite polluted!</p><p><b>April 2023 - Bullseye Snakehead - Chris Williams</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcV203qH58MnDgQPn6ewLMlulo7m3c-RYTwHwDiw7N6G6k-5XFnStJ4FH3xQ1HUm_jcUjziKkFW_XFqz6C-GhrW3D3MIzy7WMEH2I-OG3k3ynQ3R3GwL4XblLofwY0FazOmg6Yql2CTqAYlJcrVS3wEaISnrmbQ7pAzlOjg672wjWinO10ilXx1o_4NN4/s3705/6FC77F20-6714-46C2-8D03-142AAD7948A1%20-%20Chris%20Williams.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2779" data-original-width="3705" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcV203qH58MnDgQPn6ewLMlulo7m3c-RYTwHwDiw7N6G6k-5XFnStJ4FH3xQ1HUm_jcUjziKkFW_XFqz6C-GhrW3D3MIzy7WMEH2I-OG3k3ynQ3R3GwL4XblLofwY0FazOmg6Yql2CTqAYlJcrVS3wEaISnrmbQ7pAzlOjg672wjWinO10ilXx1o_4NN4/w640-h480/6FC77F20-6714-46C2-8D03-142AAD7948A1%20-%20Chris%20Williams.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Chris took a couple of trips to south Florida this Spring and one of the species he caught was this bullseye snakehead, which shattered his 8wt Orvis rod. Chris gave a presentation to RSFF on fishing the Tamiami Trail back in May; <a href="https://youtu.be/CsTmqq9ulRw?si=5aaYHc9FpWJ4gYBs" target="_blank">click the link for that presentation.</a> We'll have to get the full story on what prompted such a rod failure if he didn't cover it in May. The fish was caught on a Clouser minnow (they catch everything) in Ft. Lauderdale. </p><p><b>June 2023 - Longnose Gar - Ken Holmes</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB_r4Mv4BIZ5xj5bT7P7IYkQ1nNOtZfQWOfW0-PqENNojurh5xvdOy8IzEDlDTg9EH4l2AzhxSLy9a5WZu-qrvsN1Hj6irgFj8emXdQTNF3EFP2nLgFeY3e6s9q0WUpYVFMENFLa8XTjT64AzKYKAZKGyEsVl95KEfyKjqLTbryT4pk0ifHprkuFwkgI/s4032/61DE4EE6-23A2-4BB5-80AC-65A6FC268D96%20-%20kholmes@msn.com.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnB_r4Mv4BIZ5xj5bT7P7IYkQ1nNOtZfQWOfW0-PqENNojurh5xvdOy8IzEDlDTg9EH4l2AzhxSLy9a5WZu-qrvsN1Hj6irgFj8emXdQTNF3EFP2nLgFeY3e6s9q0WUpYVFMENFLa8XTjT64AzKYKAZKGyEsVl95KEfyKjqLTbryT4pk0ifHprkuFwkgI/w640-h480/61DE4EE6-23A2-4BB5-80AC-65A6FC268D96%20-%20kholmes@msn.com.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />In June Ken "The Garman" Holmes caught a nice longnose gar up on Bayou Sara on a bangtail T&A, which I believe is a fly originally tied by Kelly Galloup. Ken is an avid gar fly fisherman and it just so happens presented on fly fishing for gar at the RSFF general meeting that same month; <a href="https://youtu.be/hTZeH1Hbpoc?si=bLu_pijShQc8Zr13" target="_blank">click the link to see his presentation.</a><p></p><p><b>July 2023 - Smallmouth Bass - Kevin Andry</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOYkO8XLhuR6bepMCctXaaoVUlYSCwvFCJtP7Rx_hxmy8UgTiIQC3X3ck-JEpghBJLrNlVoSiLS5njt-UB1w_AsYylwkQe5x5VgSgFH74eoZh7M8nmPD6VGv0QlYydTKrt_JHoy6mmseYduLjDWrH6NdiqyyoBmcUxWI_GF-8wS8vtIBYOxIa08Zq9AM/s4032/18D61AD7-2F52-4DDC-BE81-167E82B2519B%20-%20Kevin%20Andry.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOYkO8XLhuR6bepMCctXaaoVUlYSCwvFCJtP7Rx_hxmy8UgTiIQC3X3ck-JEpghBJLrNlVoSiLS5njt-UB1w_AsYylwkQe5x5VgSgFH74eoZh7M8nmPD6VGv0QlYydTKrt_JHoy6mmseYduLjDWrH6NdiqyyoBmcUxWI_GF-8wS8vtIBYOxIa08Zq9AM/w640-h480/18D61AD7-2F52-4DDC-BE81-167E82B2519B%20-%20Kevin%20Andry.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Murray had nominated Kevin's chain pickerel he caught from his trip to Maine this year, but I'm going to overrule Murray and offer up Kevin's smallmouth bass only because it's a much better picture. Kevin caught chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, and fallfish while visiting New England this summer. This fish, and any of the others that were submitted to the Jambalaya Challenge from his trip, fell for a deer hair popper.<p></p><p><b>August 2023 - Hybrid Sunfish - Duaine McMullin</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtd_dYlAZ_wQt-TNXhvn1it_Y0IfiGJ7xpDc2ID8bicHru-W2H0Y-oA3bX9WuZAK5YfiGdNXop29K9QWjYP-aeIlhdyciKPxcNTOBxYQbVhcHxdS_oHOav-VFu2fVc25Sar3zkGQh9xfKo8SEqWyD90Ik3P45B5jGZxR7SLZ3CkHQbMEOdsNPWMLg-Mo/s2048/IMG_3161%20-%20Duaine%20McMullin.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtd_dYlAZ_wQt-TNXhvn1it_Y0IfiGJ7xpDc2ID8bicHru-W2H0Y-oA3bX9WuZAK5YfiGdNXop29K9QWjYP-aeIlhdyciKPxcNTOBxYQbVhcHxdS_oHOav-VFu2fVc25Sar3zkGQh9xfKo8SEqWyD90Ik3P45B5jGZxR7SLZ3CkHQbMEOdsNPWMLg-Mo/w640-h480/IMG_3161%20-%20Duaine%20McMullin.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I get to see all the Jambalaya Challenge entries that come in and y'all may not be aware, but Duaine has caught a number of different sunfish this year that have either been hybrids or at least don't look pure, which is tough when you're turning in fish for a species challenge. He's kept at it though and continues to submit fish. This was one of the prettier ones I've seen that has come from one of the ponds he fishes down in Ascension Parish, it fell for a foam spider. <p></p><p>All my Jambalaya Challenge folks, y'all keep it up, we are at 354 entries this year so far, which is awesome. I love seeing the fish pics roll in and you never know when they'll be featured on the website!</p>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12878559763652049274noreply@blogger.com0Baton Rouge, LA, USA30.4514677 -91.1871465999999912.141233863821153 -126.34339659999999 58.761701536178848 -56.030896599999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-23861769232826218132023-10-18T06:58:00.002-06:002023-10-31T11:20:13.613-06:00Flies and Flights - Wednesday October 18, 2023<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQR065r3-4cifP633sqcn5AbhfYXzTl1r5IoEH0Fe3PsiIukaLOI6mAIdvEV258SEHRchu3WQzFANJUbGmtTUAfzE9LF2HSQFJXvFDV65u7wpo1JnSk8sdukBsRVEWFvMLcC5M3KlJQXu9_PwGd11HIMSf27GAxKCvkZPUYFr2kIhrFoXGA9soUD8v4VWt/s2000/flies%20and%20flights%20flier(23).png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQR065r3-4cifP633sqcn5AbhfYXzTl1r5IoEH0Fe3PsiIukaLOI6mAIdvEV258SEHRchu3WQzFANJUbGmtTUAfzE9LF2HSQFJXvFDV65u7wpo1JnSk8sdukBsRVEWFvMLcC5M3KlJQXu9_PwGd11HIMSf27GAxKCvkZPUYFr2kIhrFoXGA9soUD8v4VWt/s320/flies%20and%20flights%20flier(23).png" width="207" /> </a> <b>Where: </b>Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)</p><p><b>When:</b> Wednesday, October 18th (7pm til close)</p><p>Join us this evening, Wednesday, October 18th for this month's Flies & Flights hosted by Rally Cap Brewing. This month Brian Roberts will be leading the way as we tie up some Halloween-themed versions of the Mr. Creepo streamer. Tools, vises and materials are available for those looking to learn, so please don't hesitate to join us if you're looking to learn.</p><p>This evening also marks a first for this event as Ken Holmes will be raffling off a set of spooky streamers to raise funds for <a href="https://themayflyproject.com/" target="_blank">The Mayfly Project</a> charity. Raffle tickets start at $5 so be sure to have some cash (or your Venmo) on hand. It's not every day you have the opportunity to win some great ties from our resident Gar Guru.</p><p>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!</p><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-42027030632834001742023-10-11T11:38:00.002-06:002023-10-11T11:38:48.637-06:00Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht4ipE_u0FNDvlIBGz14C3B4uaXFtjCA6Qr0x3cux7cYyxoIspHt6DH1nCL7AJFtoL7aAIVdgt2MA3oxLRg5ENX7qlch_tyvOoaNVfCgcoh4azLY7hDqm61vC709lF9X-btbWMAdpywwqm95dNhmdFnFCm9I1zp2VI0NXANbqpdcu-AhMPMj4XAL9UGfW/s2684/IMG-0455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="2014" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht4ipE_u0FNDvlIBGz14C3B4uaXFtjCA6Qr0x3cux7cYyxoIspHt6DH1nCL7AJFtoL7aAIVdgt2MA3oxLRg5ENX7qlch_tyvOoaNVfCgcoh4azLY7hDqm61vC709lF9X-btbWMAdpywwqm95dNhmdFnFCm9I1zp2VI0NXANbqpdcu-AhMPMj4XAL9UGfW/s320/IMG-0455.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"> </span></span></b><b><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text">Sack Up For Clean Waters </span></span></b><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"><b>Sunday, October 15, 2023</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"><b> </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"><b> </b></span></span><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"><b> <br /></b></span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text">8:00 AM BREC Burbank Soccer Complex </span></span>12400 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to join Robinson Almeida at BREC's Burbank Soccer Complex this Sunday (10/15) as he and fellow RSFF members host the inaugural "Sack Up For Clean Waters" fly fishing and waterway cleanup event.</div><div><br /></div><div>The event is open to club members and the general public alike. So be sure to stop by, hopefully catch a few fish and do your part to help cleanup our local waterways.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For those interested in attending and learning more about future cleanup events, please take the time to fill out the volunteer form at the link below:</div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIUaMNPH8UDqCZ8rNRrF21isPdj_Jpd_BN9xDzFNI31XKwbQ/viewform" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIUaMNPH8UDqCZ8rNRrF21isPdj_Jpd_BN9xDzFNI31XKwbQ/viewform" target="_blank">Volunteer Here!!</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to seeing everyone there!<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"> </span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"> <br /></span></span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="en_N i_3mCHE c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH" data-test-id="message-group-subject" title="RSFF - Sack Up For Clean Waters Burbank Event - 10/15/23"><span data-test-id="message-group-subject-text"> </span></span></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162215356679435552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-48515382021846805632023-10-10T14:17:00.005-06:002023-10-10T14:17:27.053-06:00Fish of the Month - September 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1gVr4f6zlmyxUbxhknlapbZUz5hPhtvMUzDupebnSt4Y9MN9I5EGeyNemcQFSHrOIFHh7hMCH30aa1ULgDD8mJxd9MCXCQV_ad1sWyV_bm41hqhTQfLn22mw1bm6KOYb4FSxeMoQxLHy_B46-n4i9YsiUHA-iwR1knqiWB8EQ6DskFzgvDivycTbFCU/s4032/image0%20(3).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1gVr4f6zlmyxUbxhknlapbZUz5hPhtvMUzDupebnSt4Y9MN9I5EGeyNemcQFSHrOIFHh7hMCH30aa1ULgDD8mJxd9MCXCQV_ad1sWyV_bm41hqhTQfLn22mw1bm6KOYb4FSxeMoQxLHy_B46-n4i9YsiUHA-iwR1knqiWB8EQ6DskFzgvDivycTbFCU/w640-h480/image0%20(3).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px;"><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px;"><br /></span></p>The Red Stick Fly Fishers recently held their annual warmwater trip to Lake Concordia and consensus at October's meeting was that Jack Lithgoe had caught the nicest bass! Nice enough for fish of the month, congrats Jack! The fish was estimated around 4-5 lbs, caught on a 5wt on Sept. 30th using a purple #12 bully bluegill spider. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px;">If you'd like to submit a picture for Fish of the Month consideration, email it to us at RSFFJam@gmail.com. Murray gave me a list of backdated nominations, so we'll feature some other fish that RSFF members have caught this year soon. </p>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12878559763652049274noreply@blogger.com0Lake Concordia, Louisiana 71334, USA31.6520447 -91.52449373.3418108638211557 -126.6807437 59.962278536178843 -56.368243699999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-4287494375145359192023-10-08T11:47:00.001-06:002023-10-09T12:05:40.715-06:00October 9th meeting - Alabama fishing, River cleanup<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3MYU8-Gm3Umn30a6g-FOoaA7ynHq0gIOta0z99nhOqWkgIHvKXvpqREz6PsPP0kaNjdtreVYP_4wonFD9PqeYjii5TtCUbA8trwRm7ZPby6Ei7OQnQdiwG8PC0uUE6EgpPkYuvJ2ezkrvptNSTunUdD-kWm1Do8zTzEC6Uyd1AtqpVElamXfVNaeMio/s1007/ldwf_building.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1007" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3MYU8-Gm3Umn30a6g-FOoaA7ynHq0gIOta0z99nhOqWkgIHvKXvpqREz6PsPP0kaNjdtreVYP_4wonFD9PqeYjii5TtCUbA8trwRm7ZPby6Ei7OQnQdiwG8PC0uUE6EgpPkYuvJ2ezkrvptNSTunUdD-kWm1Do8zTzEC6Uyd1AtqpVElamXfVNaeMio/w226-h197/ldwf_building.jpg" width="226" /></a></b></div><b>RSFF monthly general meeting</b><br /><b>Monday, October 9, 2023</b>
<p dir="ltr">7:00 pm - meeting<br />
6:15 pm - casting practice<br />
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries <br />
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA</p>
<p dir="ltr">This month one of our newest members, Robinson Almeida, will share a trip report from his recent fishing visit to Alabama as well as his vision for organizing River Cleanup projects through the club.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Business part of the meeting will include preparing for club officers and members at large to man various club positions. There will be some discussion regarding other topics the board has been working on to grow membership.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Come out and cast before the meeting as this is the last month before Daylight Savings Time ends.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As always, meetings are open to the public.<br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-85539996862994442202023-09-22T11:00:00.006-06:002023-09-22T11:00:53.028-06:00September 25th fly tying - Flugenzombie<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QoCmMI2apO2M5k7Fh8VzDKGFSAXtRs-YIV5rgPN7-UFQhBBrUelqxAU33i85xeg7IIkn-Wa2A2ztY6h9WLGP_RzwJ7AXebEsSRSjOzRo4Vcirr_Gz7q90im67U-QC3iJvLvzAzIxxcwgvSR_6OHlyjH2tp5Mp67oJK4PDNGnSong9_DActRLH_0oBYo/s485/flugenzombie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="485" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7QoCmMI2apO2M5k7Fh8VzDKGFSAXtRs-YIV5rgPN7-UFQhBBrUelqxAU33i85xeg7IIkn-Wa2A2ztY6h9WLGP_RzwJ7AXebEsSRSjOzRo4Vcirr_Gz7q90im67U-QC3iJvLvzAzIxxcwgvSR_6OHlyjH2tp5Mp67oJK4PDNGnSong9_DActRLH_0oBYo/w291-h206/flugenzombie.jpg" width="291" /></a></b></div><b>RSFF monthly fly tying<br />Monday, September 25, 2023</b><br /><br />7:00 pm<br />Orvis Perkins-Rowe<br />7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA<br /><br />This month, Ken Holmes will lead us in tying the Flugenzombie. This articulated streamer was developed by Clark “Cheech” Pierce to target large brown trout. It is the result of combining three flies: the Cheech Leech, the Complex Twist Bugger, and the Lunch Lady. This fly has incredible action in the water and has proven to be extremely effective at catching gar. <br /><br />Our fly tying sessions are open to the public, and beginners are welcome. Materials are provided. Bring your vise and tools, or just watch. For those without tying tools, the club has some for use during these sessions. <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356563818004255298.post-35394765944251792202023-09-15T09:38:00.000-06:002023-09-15T09:38:10.386-06:00September 20th Flies & Flights<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXpIef3T8q5iewk87bCKrHTdVOldC3zCTu-DGVwrVIemMB7pySpXaC8HsDyl82hESRxnSgVnxv0gy5ZzVzXzkpINR3uO8S5lpVHfqMoOpWGp1-MKJrgrVRqCa5uhbL6QFik6UPxvsfeDMcKARsf-KGPft2S9qkaAOtdN7K11f7AfkKtFfTf_-uTXduf4/s1097/fnf_2309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="800" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXpIef3T8q5iewk87bCKrHTdVOldC3zCTu-DGVwrVIemMB7pySpXaC8HsDyl82hESRxnSgVnxv0gy5ZzVzXzkpINR3uO8S5lpVHfqMoOpWGp1-MKJrgrVRqCa5uhbL6QFik6UPxvsfeDMcKARsf-KGPft2S9qkaAOtdN7K11f7AfkKtFfTf_-uTXduf4/w207-h284/fnf_2309.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>This month's Flies & Flights will be on Wednesday, September 20th.
Location is Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)
starting at 7pm.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />This month Ken Holmes shares a few woolly bugger variants that you'll want to add
to your fly box. As always, we'll have materials on hand for the
featured pattern, but feel free to bring materials for any patterns
you're currently working on as well. <p></p><p></p><p>Bring your vise,
tools and some materials if you have those. If not, we'll have plenty
of tools, vises and materials on hand for those looking to learn. Or
just come and watch and enjoy some cold drinks and fine discussion!</p><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0