Monday, March 11, 2024

March 21st meeting - Making Trips Memorable

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2024

6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, we are fortunate to once again have Doug Blair as our special guest. Doug will present on "Getting the Most From our Fly Fishing Trips".  Doug is twice past president of Acadiana Fly Rodders, a bamboo rod maker, a fly fishing adventurer, and an avid photographer.  He'll share photos and accounts of his most meaningful fly fishing trips, and how he makes indedible memories of them for his friends and family.

Come early and get in a little casting practice beforehand, weather permitting. Or check into Pack & Paddle and get some retail therapy.  This promises to be a great program... hope to see you there!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Make plans for Red Stick Day March 9th

29th annual Red Stick Day
Saturday, March 9, 2024

8:30am to 3:00pm
LDWF Waddill Outdoor Education Center
4141 North Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA

Red Stick Day is one of the longest-running fly fishing festivals in the South. Hosted by our friends at Red Stick Fly Fishers club, there's seminars, fly tying demos, casting instruction, food, loads of raffle items, and more.  And best of all, admission is free!

The event will again be held at the Waddill Education Center.  The ponds on the premises are full of big bass and bluegill.  In addition, Masseys Outfitters will be on hand with a variety of kayaks from Hobie, Native and other brands for folks to test paddle/pedal.

This year's presenters include Dave Barron, Brian Roberts, and Jim Lanasa. Several FFI Certified Casting Instructors will be on hand including Dave, Jeff Ferguson (both MCIs) and Roger del Rio, Bill Morrison and Glen 'Catch' Cormier (all CIs). If you've ever wanted to learn more about any type of casting, or improve your casting skills, this is a grand opportunity to learn from the best.

Over a dozen of the region's top fly tiers will also be on hand to demonstrate their various flies, along with their favorite legacy patterns. A jambalaya lunch with salad and drink is available for just $10.  There's also a giant raffle and silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items, all to benefit the club's educational projects.

Details about the event, including speaker and tier bios, schedule of activities, and more can be found by going to www.rsff.org and clicking on "Red Stick Day" in the menu. 

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Feb. 22nd Acadiana Bugs & Brews

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, February 22, 2024

6:00pm
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette
Open to the public

Acadiana Bugs & Brews is an open community fly tying event usually held the fourth Thursday of each month. We are a group of independent tiers who gather for the enjoyment of tying and to share stories and cold beer. Though not affiliated with Acadiana Fly Rodders, several club members are usually on hand and happy to assist any beginners.

This month, Flip Siragusa will demonstrate the "Down & Dirty" Cork Panfish Popper.  He started making these years ago, and while nothing fancy, they provide a foundation for more detailed versions. You can take one of these from start to finish including painting and gluing in under an hour.

Materials will be provided for those who wish to follow along. Bring your tools and thread - 140 or 6/0 size is fine in red or black. If you don't have tools, some are available for use during the session. Or just come and watch.  Come early and get some retail therapy in Pack and Paddle.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Feb. 15th meeting - Leaders for Panfish

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, February 15, 2024
6:00pm 
Pack & Paddle Outpost
601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

With spring on the way, join us this month as Darin Lee leads a discussion on leaders for panfishing with an emphasis on using indicator rigs and popper/droppers.  We’ll discuss several options for each method and give you opportunities to tie up a leader you might not have tried before.

Guests are welcome!  Come early and get in a little retail therapy in Pack And Paddle.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Jan. 25th Acadiana Bugs & Brews

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, January 25, 2024

6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

Acadiana Bugs & Brews is an open community fly tying event usually held the fourth Thursday of each month. We are a group of independent tiers who gather for the enjoyment of tying and to share stories and cold beer. Though not affiliated with Acadiana Fly Rodders, several club members are usually on hand and happy to assist any beginners.

This month, Darrin Lee will demonstrate "The Bug", a pattern he was supposed to show at the AFR meeting earlier this month. Due to illness he had to cancel, so attendees tied a different fly. But Darrin is back and healthy, and will demonstrate his fly for Bugs & Brews.

As always, this event is open to the public.  Bring your tools if you have any.  If not, we have tools available for use during the session.  Or just come and watch.  Come early and get some retail therapy in Pack and Paddle.

Friday, January 12, 2024

January 18th meeting - "The Bug"

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, January 18,  2024

6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, Darren Lee will tie one of Gunnar Brammer's streamers, "The Bug".  It's a great small fly that can mimic a lot of prey like a darker baitfish or crawfish.  It's tied with a couple different pheasant feathers and some flashabou dubbing. 

Guests are welcome.  Bring your vise and tying tools if you wish to tie along.  Materials will be provided.

Come early and get in a little retail therapy at Pack & Paddle.