Toledo Bend Rendezvous returns Nov. 5-7

Toledo Bend Rendezvous
Friday-Sunday, November 5-7, 2021
North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA

After cancellation last year due to Covid-19 protocols, Rendezvous is back.  The announcement was made recently by event organizer Walter McLendan.  What  is Rendezvous?  For 32 years each Fall,  fly tiers and other fly fishing enthusiasts from across several states – along with their families – gather for a weekend of fly tying, fly casting, food and fishing. With only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals. The event is open to everyone.

The excellent facilities at North Toledo Bend State Park are ideal for a Fall weekend fly tying retreat. Activities take place at the park’s group facility, which features a commercial kitchen and dining hall, and lodging available for up to 150 people in 5 heated log bunkhouses (30 beds each). There’s also a heated central shower and restroom building with nice night lighting on all the sidewalks.

Rendezvous continues to be a gathering for some of the top fly tiers in the country, most of whom have been featured at regional and national expos.  There are no organized activities.  Whether you come to tie, or come to watch and learn, or just partake the great scenery, fishing and on-the-water location, you’ll be glad you came!

The FFI Gulf Coast and Texas Councils, along along with several member clubs, are co-sponsors of this event, and make it possible for attendees to enjoy a low lodging rate.

Fees (family or individual are the same):

• $40 for weekend, includes lodging and meals
• $20 one night, includes lodging and meals
• $10 just for the day

For more info, go to http://flycasting.bravesites.com

June 28th fly tying - Flip Flop Popper

RSFF monthly fly tying
Monday, June 28th
7:00pm
Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

* This meeting will NOT be on Zoom or streamed on YouTube as previously posted *

This session, Randy Leonpacher will be tying a Flip Flop Popper.  The diversity of material for this fly allows for an endless variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.  

Bring your vise and tools, materials will be provided.  If you have no tying tools, the club has sets for use during these sessions.  Beginners and guests are welcome!

June 14th general meeting

RSFF monthly meeting
Monday, June 14, 2021
7:00pm
Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

* If you've not been vaccinated, please consider wearing a mask as a precaution.

On the agenda: we'll discuss the upcoming Leeville Fly Fishing Weekend, as well as get a recap on the Spring Catch-n-Eat marsh trip. The public is welcome, bring a guest!

Tying the Safety Pin Minnow Lite

At our May 24th virtual fly tying session, Sydney Dobson demonstrated the Safety Pin Minnow Lite, originated by Curtis Kauer.  Sydney demonstrated the fly twice during the one-hour session.

The live video was captured and edited for time allotment to show the 2nd demo (about 32 minutes) and is available on the FFI Gulf Coast Council YouTube Channel.  CLICK HERE to watch.

May 24th fly tying - Safety Pin Minnow

RSFF monthly fly tying
Monday, May 24th
7:00pm
Zoom meeting

This session, Sydney Dobson will demonstrate the Safety Pin Minnow, a balanced minnow tied on a jig hook with a safety pin head. A killer fly for bass, and many other predatory species.  

This will be a Zoom session, so please check for an email from Greg or Joe on meeting ID and password.

To join in:

• Active participants can join via the Zoom app on any PC, tablet, or smartphone.  Enter the Zoom meeting ID and password to join in.  
• Casual observers can join via live-streaming on YouTube.   No downloads necessary.  Go to the FFI Gulf Coast Council YouTube Channel below and click on "Live" videos.  Use the Chat feature to ask questions.
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8663e6KM6E-uE9rdnwjA4g

Spring Catch-n-Eat moved to June 4th-6th

Our Spring Saltwater Catch & Eat outing has been moved back to the weekend of June 4th thru 6th, due to a conflict for the Saltwater Chairman (Randy Leonpacher).  This change will also give folks a little extra time to make plans for the event.

For new folks to the C&E, fishing takes place along Highway 1 from Galliano south to Grand Isle, waters teeming with redfish, speckled trout, drum, flounder, sheepshead.   Partner up with an individual or group having your preferred fishing style (boat, kayak or bank) and head down.  All participants are responsible for making reservations at their favorite place of stay.

The Saturday evening cookout will take place at Galliano Inn in Golden Meadow. Participants are asked to contribute a share of their catch filets for the fresh fried fish. The club provides fresh shrimp (if available). Bring your own beverages and folding chairs.

To get on the email list for C&E, email Randy Leonpacher at rmleonpacr@bellsouth.net.