22nd Annual Red Stick Day Conclave

Red Stick Fly Fishers

22nd Annual Red Stick Day Conclave
Saturday, March 2, 2013
8:30am - 4:00pm
LDWF Waddill Outdoors Center
4141 N. Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA

 

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!!
Whether beginner or expert, there's something for everyone!

Activities include:

                                          - Programs                              - Fly Tying Demonstrations

                                          - Casting Demonstrations       - Beginner Seminar
                                          - Retailers                               - Kayak and Canoe demos
                                          - Fishing on premises             - Free refreshments
                                                           - Jambalaya lunch for $6.00

2013 Special Guest: Tim Borski
The Red Stick Fly Fishers are delighted to welcome back Tim Borski to Louisiana. Many will remember Tim from the "Saltwater Fly Fishers Picnics" sponsored by Uptown Angler, as well as his visits to the New Orleans fly shop.
Whether it's recreating images of fish, wildlife or scenery on the canvas, or tying flies that fool the wily underwater denizens found near his home in the Florida Keys, Tim Borski personifies the "art of the sport" of fly fishing like few others. Both his art and his flies are cherished by many.
Borski grew up in Wisconsin but moved to Miami at age 23, and to the Florida Keys shortly after. In the Keys, he found an opportunity as caretaker on Craig Key, that allowed him to develop as an artist.  Following an article about him in Men's Journal magazine in 2007, a following for his watercolor paintings arose. Branching into oils and acrylics, he constantly innovates, so life in the Borski household is never boring.
The same passion he exudes in his artwork, he does so in his flies. Lefty Kreh describes Tim as "an excellent fly tyer who has developed a number of innovative and effective flies". The patterns in his "Borski Ties Flies" videos have - in recent years - become part an integral part of many saltwater and warmwater fly boxes.
As an artist and author, Tim is often busy, but always has time for his other passions: fly fishing, paddling, and herpetology. Going "snaking" and camping with his boys Josef, 10, and Gus, 7, fishing around the house (Florida Bay), and the occasional business jaunt keeps Tim happy at home and on the road, meeting new and interesting people. Check out Tim's website at http://www.tborskiart.com/.
This will be your opportunity to meet and visit with one of this country’s premier fly tiers and fly fishers, and watch him tie his famous patterns in person.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

26th Annual Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette Conclave

Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette

26th Annual AFR Conclave

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Place: Grace Presbyterian Church

Address: 518 Roselawn Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503

Here's the Link to the Flyer:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8B-JpNCgO62NUJaVlpsVUhrcEU/edit?usp=sharing

New Orleans Fly Fishers Rio Grande Rodeo Recap

Chad Creppel's First Rio Grande Cichlid & 3rd Place finish

Had a blast with the New Orleans Fly Fishers and the other Fly Fishing Clubs in Louisiana down in beautiful City Park, New Orleans.  Perfect day for fishing and the fish were cooperating a well.  Several Rios were caught and just over 9" took first.  Chad Creppel from our club took 3rd with a the Rio in the photo above just over 7".  Several BASS and a few gills were caught throught the day as well to make the fishing a lot of fun.  Had a wonderful time sharing stories and Fly Tying with some of the other guys.  Can't wait till next year.

Team Fin-Addict Fly Fishers with a successful day

Ride The Bull 3

Ride the Bull 3

When: Saturday, Aug 18, 2012

Where: Bridgeside Marina, Grand Isle, LA

"Ride the Bull III" - Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge Presented by CCA and Calmwater Charters Come join the fun on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Brideside Marina on Grand Isle. The format is simple - land a Bull Red from your Kayak or other authorized paddle craft in Caminada Pass. Awards will be given for largest Bull Red landed and weighed (and released).  Largest Bull Red on the Fly will win a Full TFO BVK Outfit. Net Proceeds from the tournament used for fishing and kayak access on Grand Isle.

For rules and info, go to www.calmwaterch

arters.net/ride
thebull/index.html

Latest Updates on the CCA S.T.A.R Tournament

For more info see the website for all the latest news and updates at:

http://ccastar.com/current-leaderboard

As of now there are still no tagged Redfish entered. There have been a few caught but they didn't have a ticket.

Fly EAST

Winner receives a $1,500 Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Card. Sponsored by Costa.

	Name	Weight (lbs)	Weigh Station
1.	Victor Tedesco	2.00	Sand Dollar Marina
2.	Victor Tedesco	1.94	Sand Dollar Marina
3.	Ben Roussel	1.37	J & C Enterprises

 Fly WEST

Winner receives a $1,500 Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Card. Sponsored by Costa.

	NAME	WEIGHT (lbs.)	WEIGH STATION
1.	Jack Boyer	2.55	West Marine
2.	Mike Solari	1.75	Calcasieu Point Landing
3.

Kayak EAST

Winner receives a Hobie Outback. Sponsored by Hobie Fishing.

	NAME	WEIGHT (lbs.)	WEIGH STATION
1.	Christopher Suchand	5.66	Rigolet's Bait and Seafood
2.	Christopher Suchand	3.67	Rigolet's Bait and Seafood
3.	Perry Watts	2.70	Rigolet's Bait and Seafood

 Kayak SOUTHEAST

Winner receives a Hobie Outback. Sponsored by Hobie Fishing.

	NAME	WEIGHT (lbs.)	WEIGH STATION
1.	Devon Beltz	3.50	Moran's Marina
2.	Joseph Borne	3.38	Bridgeside Marina
3.	Devon Beltz	3.10	Moran's Marina

Kayak SOUTHWEST

Winner receives a Hobie Outback. Sponsored by Hobie Fishing.

	NAME	WEIGHT (lbs.)	WEIGH STATION
1.	Tray Collins	4.72	Dago's
2.	Tray Collins	3.97	Maxie Pierce Grocery
3.	Tray Collins	3.40	Don's Boat Landing

Kayak WEST

Winner receives a Hobie Outback. Sponsored by Hobie Fishing.

	NAME	WEIGHT (lbs.)	WEIGH STATION
1.	Jeff Robinson	7.06	Cajun Fast Mart
2.	Damian Shaheen	5.88	Cajun Fast Mart
3.	Greg Sonnier	5.41	Cajun Fast Mart

Grand Isle Fly Fishing Weekend, June 22-24, 2012

The Grand Isle Fly Fishing is a gathering of Fly Fishing Clubs in the surrounding area club members are well aware of the magnitude of this event.  In fact, I don’t think there are too many folks left who have not yet attended this event.  If you happen to be one of the rare few who have not had a chance to partake, your opportunity is just around the corner.  The weekend offers lots of fun for all types of
fly fishers.  Simply bring your boat, puddle craft, or bank/surf fishing equipment and join with
others who share your fishing technique.  Just a casual fisherman?  No problem.  The Blue Dolphin
“home base” also allows the “social types” to skip the mid-day fishing, tie a few flies, drink a cold
beverage or two, and tell fishing stories.  High points of weekend are the  Friday evening shrimp boil
and Saturday evening fish  fry.  The Saturday fry features fresh fish contributed  by those who caught
fish.  The hope is for everyone  to fall into the category of having caught fish and  contributing to the
fry.  However this is not a  requirement.  Historically, we have had an overwhelming  supply of fish (and locally purchased shrimp) ensuring  that no one has ever gone away hungry from these feasts.
About the shrimp…the abundance of fresh shrimp this  time of year provides an opportunity to pick some up for  the home freezer. This year’s shrimp crop is looking to be one of the best ever.  Prices on the island are going to be about as good as it gets.  So be sure to bring a spare ice chest to take a few pounds home with you.  As mentioned above, the Blue Dolphin will be our central location.
Reservations at the Blue Dolphin are not required for attendance at the shrimp boil or fish fry.  As for the fishing this year, who knows?  Marlene at Blue Dolphin, along with many LA Wildlife &
Fisheries experts claim that the month of June is the best trout fishing.  So who knows, this year's
event could be the BEST EVER.  Albeit, we will still have to deal with what Mother Nature brings our
way weather-wise.  But, even if the fishing isn't a success for everyone, folks who have attended
can tell you that the great fun, and great food, and great comradeship are enough to justify coming
back every year.  This alone is proof positive that when it comes to saltwater fishing, this trip is the
“event of the year”.

Hope to see you all there!

21st annual Red Stick Day Fly Fishing Festival

Here's a link to the schedule of the events for the day.
http://www.rsff.org/index.php?page=events