July Activities

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, July 18, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month join us as Darin Lee gives us a talk on his chartered trip to the Chandeleur Islands over the July 4th weekend.  In addition to the details of his trip and preparations, he will discuss some of the the other charter options available for fishing the Chandeleurs. 

Also, Darin will present a bit of info on the restoration efforts underway to sustain the islands and seagrasses.

As always, guests are welcome!  

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, July 25, 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. Though not affiliated with Acadiana Fly Rodders, several club members are usually on hand to assist any beginners. Bring your favorite beverage to Bugs & Brews, and enjoy a cold one while tying and sharing fishing tales.

This month, Darin Lee returns to demonstrate Bob Popovic's Bulkhead Deceiver. It's a great suspending baitfish pattern that catches fish, and is surprisingly simple to tie. Darin will introduce some techniques for tying with bucktail.  

Tiers are then welcome to tie their whatever flies they wish, but if interested in tying the Bulkhead Deceiver, materials will be available.  For beginners, tools are available for use during the session.

For all these events, come early and get in a little retail therapy at our fine sponsors in Pack & Paddle.

June activities

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, John Williams gives us a talk on his trip with Becky to Mexico where they did a bit of tarpon fishing, among other things.  John will discuss the flies used, accomodations available and how they found a guide.  Should be a great program!

As always, guests are welcome!  

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, June 27, 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 to assist any beginners.

This month, our featured fly tier will be Ray Boudreaux. Ray will demonstrate the tying of his famous Black Boudreaux.  Bring your vise and tools, materials will be available for those wishing to tie a copy of this great pattern.

For all these events, come early and get in a little retail therapy at our fine sponsors in Pack & Paddle.

May 16th meeting - Flycasting Faults & Fixes

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month join us as we focus on fly casting.  We’ll watch one of the best videos ever made on the subject: Mel Krieger’s “Flycasting Faults and Fixes" details various flycasting problems and their solutions. Whether you're a novice or have been flycasting for some time, there's likely something in the video to help you improve your casting skills. 

Afterwards, we'll have a brief open discussion on some of the topics covered.  

Come early and get in a little casting practice beforehand, weather permitting. Or check into Pack & Paddle and get some retail therapy

April 18th meeting - Rotary Vise tips and techniques

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month club member Darin Lee will lead a demo on "Getting the Most from your Rotary Vise".  Whether you currently tie flies on a rotary vise or are thinking about tying on a rotary, we will discuss the types of vises and demo several techniques that fully utilize the rotary features of a full rotary vise.  

So bring your vise and tie along and even bring along any rotary techniques that work for you and pass them on.

Come early and get some retail therapy inside Pack & Paddle. 

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!

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.