January 8th meeting

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, January 8, 2018
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

For our first meeting of the new year we'll talk "rainbeaux trout" and share reports and flies that have been working in the five ponds in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Also, upcoming events this Spring including the Orvis Travel Day, Fly Fishing Film Tour, and our own Red Stick Day.

The public is welcome!  Hope to see everyone there.

Rainbeaux trout time in Baton Rouge

Burbank Park rainbeaux trout taken by Sydney Dobson

Baton Rouge Recreation (BREC) has again stocked four of their ponds with rainbow trout.  This coldwater species gives area anglers an active fishing opportunity when native warmwater species are dormant.  Hook into one of these acrobatic fighters on a lightweight fly rod and it's an addiction for life!

Here are the ponds stocked under BREC jurisdiction.

- Forest Community Park, 13900 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge
- Greenwood Community Park, 13350 La. 19, Baker
- Palomino Drive Park, 14100 Palomino Drive, Central
- Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Hwy., Zachary

In addition, Burbank Road Park has been stocked with rainbeauxs under the LDWF "Get Out and Fish" program. There's also word that Lamar-Dixon pond in Gonzales was stocked.  Whichever pond you fish, the limit is four (4) per day.  But catch-and-release is strongly encouraged.  The trout will survive until early to late March, depending on water temperature.

Expect woolybuggers, wet flies and beadhead nymphs to work best. But on mild afternoons, dry flies and midges will make for some great fun!

December fly tying session cancelled

The monthly fly tying session scheduled for Monday, December 18th at Orvis has been cancelled.  We'll begin our tying sessions again starting in January.

Christmas Party, Dec 11th

This is a reminder that we have a Christmas party tomorrow in lieu of our regular meeting. Bring food from whatever category you brought last year. If you do not remember or are new, just bring a dish to share. We usually have a fairly balanced spread.

We will be meeting at 7 pm at the Wildlife and Fisheries building at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge. Come a little early and help set up.

November 27 fly tying

Our next monthly fly tying session will be on Monday, November 27, at the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs. Time is 7:00pm.

Bring your tying tools if you have some. If not, the club has a few sets for use. Materials are provided.

As always, beginners and other visitors are welcome!

November 13th meeting - LA Creel

Red Stick Fly Fishers general meeting
Monday, November 13, 2017
7:00pm
LA Wildlife and Fisheries building, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge

This month, Jason Adriance will present on the LDWF LA Creel program (www.wlf.la.gov/lacreel).  This is the group that estimates angler fish harvest in Louisiana. Jason is one of the program managers. 

The public is welcome!  Hope to see everyone there.