Jambalaya Challenge update - August 18th

Flier caught by Chris Williams

Our annual Jambalaya Challenge isn't a cooking contest, but a fishing contest. But like a good jambalaya which has many diverse ingredients, the goal of the Challenge is to catch as many diverse species as possible on fly rod.

The process for this members-only, months-long CPRO tournament is simple: catch a fish on your fly rod, take a photo with the fish and either the fly or any part of your fly tackle, and submit it online through this website. Each entry you put in gets one ticket into the drawing at the end of the year (see below).

The contest ends November 30th, so there's plenty of time to add entries.

Here are the current standings in the ADULT Division:

Chris Williams - 45
Brian Roberts - 33
Ben Roussel - 25
Murray Neames - 6
Glen Cormier - 6

Also: Kevin Andry - 5, Randy Leonpacher - 4, Pete Sturgis - 3, Joe Conachen - 3, Jack Lithgoe - 3, Laura Hoffman - 2, James Wallbillich - 1, Pat Berrigan - 1, Sydney Dobson - 1

In the YOUTH Division, Marin Roussel leads with 1 species.

While the top place will win a dedicated prize, all other prizes will be drawn from tickets. Each entry gets one ticket in the drawing. So if you catch 4 species, you get 4 tickets. More entries = greater chances to win! So get out there and catch fish!

August 17th Flies & Flights

The next Flies and Flights night is scheduled for this Wednesday, August 17th, at Rally Cap Brewing beginning at 7:00pm.  Location is 11212 Pennywood Ave in Baton Rouge.

F&F is not affliated with the Red Stick club, but all members are invited.  This is an independent collective of tiers just looking to tie and enjoy a social gathering with some fine brews.  Anyone can come and join in.  Bring your vise and materials to tie your favorite patterns if you'd like.  Or just come join in for some great company and a cold beer.  

For those looking to learn, there will be some spare vises and materials on hand.  This month, we'll have some materials to tie a pheasant tail nymph, a popular trout fly also effective for sunfish.

August 8th general meeting

RSFF monthly meeting
Monday, August 8, 2022
6:30 pm - casting
7:00 pm - meeting starts
Room 204, Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

For our August meeting, fellow member Ben Roussel will speak on native Black Bass species in Louisiana and across the Southeast USA. He will also share new research on this topic. We are excited to have Ben share his expertise about fishing. You can also follow Ben on his "Mountains to Marsh" website.  Click here.

As always, our meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome!
 

July 25th tying - Short Stack Slider

RSFF monthly fly tying
Monday, July 25, 2022
7:00pm
Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

This month, we'll be tying the Short Stack Slider fly.  Created by Curtis Fry of Fly Fish Food fame, it's a great fly for carp, but also works well for crappie and bream. The barbell eyes get the fly down deep where bigger bream lie in the hot summer months.

As always, our meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome!  Bring your vise and tools, or use one of the clubs, or simply watch and enjoy.

July 13th Flies & Flights

The next Flies and Flights night is scheduled for next Wednesday, July 13th, at Rally Cap Brewing beginning at 7:00pm.  Location is 11212 Pennywood Ave in Baton Rouge.

F&F is not affliated with the Red Stick club, but all members are invited.  This is an independent collective of tiers just looking to tie and enjoy a social gathering with some fine brews.  Anyone can come and join in.  Bring your vise and materials to tie your favorite patterns if you'd like.  Or just come join in for some great company and a cold beer.  For those looking to learn, there will be some spare vises and materials on hand. 

Beginning in August, we'll be moving the date to the third Wednesday of the month.  This should distance the event from both RSFF's monthly meeting and tying night.  Hopefully, this will make it easier for those looking to attend.

With that in mind, here are the upcoming dates scheduled so far:

• July 13th
• August 17th
• September 21st
• October 19th
• November 16th

Again, if you have any questions, please contact Chris Williams at this email address.  

July 11th monthly meeting

RSFF monthly meeting
Monday, July 11, 2022
6:30 pm - casting
7:00 pm - meeting starts
Room 204, Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

This meeting will be devoted open discussion of our club outings.  For example, which ones should be dropped, kept as is, changing locations, or new ones added.  Also possible day trips. This is an important meeting for our club. If you cannot attend the meeting and have suggestions, please send them to Joe Conachen or another member attending the meeting.  

As always, our meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome!