Our membership includes all levels of expertise. Those interested in learning or improving their skills at fly casting, fly tying, rod building, or fishing strategies will benefit as members of our club.
While most of our program meetings, fly tying sessions, and some events are open to the public, there are special benefits for members. For example, RSFF members can participate remotely in our meetings via the Zoom app. Members can also participate in our year-long Jambalaya Challenge and Big Stick contests, and in our club fishing excursions. There are other benefits as well. To learn more about membership in Red Stick Fly Fishers, click on the Membership page in the menu above.
Meeting Location
Unless otherwise noted, our general meetings and fly tying sessions are
held at the Bluebonnet Regional Library at 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd in Baton Rouge. Click here for Google Maps direction.
General Meetings
Our general meetings are usually held the 2nd Monday of each month,
except December. Time is 7:00pm. These meetings include
updates on club activities, fishing reports, and often feature some type
of presentation either by a club member or a special guest. General
meetings are open to the public. Remote members can participate via the Zoom app.
Fly Tying Sessions
Our tying sessions are usually held the 4th Monday of each month, except
December. Time is 7:00pm. Our tying sessions offer hands-on instruction. A club member or guest tier leads in the
instruction of one or two fly patterns. Attendees can watch or tie
along. Bring your tying tools. If none, the club has sets for use during the session. Materials are provided. Beginners are welcome and encouraged!
Exceptions
For holidays or other conflicts, we may reschedule to a different night. Please check our Calendar and Home pages for exact dates and locations.
Livestream
In 2020, we began livestreaming our meetings. Remote members can join live via the Zoom app on any PC, tablet, or smartphone. Enter the meeting ID and password to join in. If you do not have this info, please email the club tying chairman to request.
Membership
See the membership page for details
Monthly program meetings, fly tying sessions and special events are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all other club activities, such as trips, are for paid members only.
Outings
The following are annual fishing trips the club organizes:
- Spring trip to the Little Missouri River for rainbow trout
- Spring freshwater weekend to Lake Concordia
- Spring marsh fishing trip to Golden Meadow
- Fall freshwater weekend to Lake Concordia
- Fall marsh fishing trip to Golden Meadow
There's also day outings to several local waters, including the dozen BREC ponds. Those ponds are stocked in winter with rainbow trout, and contain native bass, bream and crappie.
The club occasionally schedules a long weekend trip to the Little Missouri River in southwest Arkansas, for rainbow and brown trout. Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, this year-round tailwater fishery is 6.5 hours from Baton Rouge.
Special Activities
Our annual Red Stick Day Fly Fishing Festival is typically the first Saturday in March. This one-day event features seminars, fly tying demonstrations by some of the region's top fly tiers, casting clinics and coaching, exhibitors, raffles and much more. Admission is free. To learn more, click on "Red Stick Day" in the menu..
National Hunting and Fishing Day is held on the 4th Saturday of September. Hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, this celebration of the outdoors features dozens of exhibitors and activities for all ages. RSFF does fly tying demonstrations, hands-on casting instruction, and shares info on fly fishing across the region.
Occasionally the club holds workshops of various types. These may be fly tying, casting, or rod building. Dates and details are announced to members and class size may be limited.
Fly Fishers International (FFI)
Red Stick is an affiliated club in the FFI. While membership in the FFI is not required for club membership, we highly
encourage our members to join this wonderful organization.
The FFI is divided into regional councils. Red Stick is a member club in the
FFI Gulf Coast Council, which is involved in regional conservation
issues and education initiatives. For more details, go to www.ffigcc.org.
Other Clubs
There are several other fly fishing clubs within a 3-hour radius of Baton Rouge.
- New Orleans Fly Fishers (New Orleans)
- Acadiana Fly Rodders (Lafayette)
- Contraband Fly Casters (Lake Charles)
- Kisatchie Fly Fishers (Alexandria)
- Magnolia Fly Fishers (Jackson, MS)
- Gulf Coast Fly Fishers (Biloxi, MS)
Most
of these clubs have fly fishing events where Red Stick members are invited to
participate. Again, please check our Calendar page often as many
exciting things are always happening!
