May 22nd tying - Slumpbuster

RSFF monthly fly tying
Monday, May 22, 2023
7:00pm
Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

Ken had something come up, so instead of tying his articulated pattern this month we'll have David leading us in tying the Slumpbuster. Created by John Barr, this fly was intended to mimic a baitfish with materials that look alive in the water.

Materials:

    hook: streamer hook (3x-4x long) size 8
    head: medium gold conehead
    underbody: lead wire .020 gauge
    ribbing: gold brassie size wire
    body: gold sparkle braid
    tail, overbody, collar: crawfish-colored pine squirrel zonker

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.

Fish of the Month - May 2023

We started the year off with a new "Fish of the Month" series, however we have only had a single nomination/submission thus far, so maybe we need to workshop a new name for the program, but our second submission is a dandy! Roger del Rio caught this 7.04lb largemouth bass in a private lake in southern Mississippi with a woolly bugger on a 5wt! Congrats Pops, that is a great fish! 

If you'd like to submit a picture for Fish of the Month consideration, email it to us at RSFFJam@gmail.com.

May 17th Flies & Flights

Flies & Flights will be back at Rally Cap Brewing (11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA) this coming Wednesday, May 17th, starting at 7 PM. With the RSFF Saltwater trip just a few weeks off, we've selected the Redfish Ritalin/Redfish Crack as this month's featured fly. We'll have plenty of materials on hand for those looking to learn, and, as an added bonus, we'll have at least one (possibly two) Oasis Dubbing Brush Tables on hand for those who want to attempt to tie up some custom brushes for use on their flies. This is a great opportunity to tie up some highly effective marsh patterns, so be sure to clear your calendar tomorrow.

 

F&F is not affiliated with the Red Stick club, but was hatched from the minds of RSFF members, as such all 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. As always, feel free to bring some materials to tie whatever pattern you please.


Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

May 8th General Meeting - Chris Williams on the Tamiami Trail

RSFF monthly general meeting
Monday, May 8, 2023
7:00 pm
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

This month, Chris Williams will give us a presentation on fly fishing the Tamiami Trail. This highway extends west-to-east from Marcos Island in southwest Florida to Miami on the southeast coast, and offers not only roadside fishing, but numerous locations just a short drive off the highway where bank or kayak fishing is excellent.  

This system ranges from brackish, tannic water to freshwater, and a countless list of native and exotic species from snook, tarpon and largemouth bass to oscars, Mayan Cichlids and Peacock Bass.

As always, general meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome.

April 24th tying - Merkin Crab

RSFF monthly fly tying
Monday, April 24, 2023
7:00pm
Adult Education Building
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

This month, David Rogers will lead us in tying the Merkin Crab. Developed by Del Brown for permit, this crustacean imitation is a great pattern for redfish, drum, and many other species that feed on fiddler crabs. Originally designed using acrylic yarn, feathers and rubber bands, there are several material substitutions that can be used, including EP fiber for the body and silicon skirts for the legs.

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.

2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour and Hangout

This Saturday, April 15th, Pack & Paddle will be hosting a showing of the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour and having a Fly Fishing Hangout at the store. Be sure to check it out!

Event Basics

Fly Fishing Hangout starts at 3. Films start around 5:30pm. Event location: Pack & Paddle. Tickets are limited to 40 seats to ensure the best possible showing!

Film Festival

We'll be starting the films between 5 and 5:30pm. - Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door (if we are not sold out already). Tickets are available locally in advance at Pack & Paddle or simply purchase on this web page and we will hold your tickets at the door for you.

About the Fly Fishing Film Tour
The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is hitting the road and headed to Lafayette, LA - with a fresh batch of new films. While the F3T travels all across the nation, anglers young and old alike will get taken on an adventure featuring cartwheeling steelhead, pristine coastlines, fish brought back from the brink of ruin to jungle streams laden with aggressive fish, and so much more! From freshwater to salt, inspiration to conservation, this year's film lineup will undoubtedly get you excited to grab a rod and hit the water this upcoming season.

Fly Fishing Hangout

We've got a great event planned including a fun hangout / skills comp / happy hour starting at 3:00pm with the films starting around 5:30. We'll have beer and snacks on hand during the hangout and look forward to seeing you!

During our hangout, should you choose to compete, we've got an interesting contest you can take part in. If competing isn't your thing, enjoy a beer and you can observe or be a part of our fly tying demo.

Marshman Sharpshooter
Bill Prejean, Ron Ratliff, Jeff Ferguson. Legends (past winners) that you can compete to have your name on the "MarshMan Sharpshooter" Trophy with. We'll have targets ready for those that wish to compete at 3pm. Competition is included in your ticket price. The top sharpshooter will get your name on a unique hand made trophy along with bragging rights for the year.

Event Location: Pack & Paddle, 601 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70501