September 19th meeting - Doug Blair

AFR monthly meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 *
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

* Please note that our meeting for this month is being held on Tuesday to accomodate our speaker.

This month, we are honored to have Doug Blair, twice past president of Acadiana Fly Rodders, as our guest speaker. Doug will share his thoughts on bamboo rods and his experiences with the artistry and engineering of bamboo rod making. His history with these rods goes back to his start 60 years ago on simple creeks and ponds along the Great Lakes to later adventures in the Mountain West, Pacific Northwest Coast, and marshes of the Gulf Coast. An avid (though amateur) photographer and chronicler, Doug has pictures and stories about nearly every rod he's made, adding to the romance of his work with cane.

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!

August 24th Acadiana Open Tying

Acadiana Open Night Fly Tying
Thursday, August 24, 2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, Flip will be demo tying a redfish version of the famous Stu Apte orange tarpon fly. If you wish to tie along, materials will be provided. If you have it available, please bring some fluorescent pink or fluorescent orange thread in a size 210 or 3/0.

Acadiana Open Community Tying is 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. 

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.

August 17th meeting - Spotted Bass in Louisiana

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, we'll have a guest speaker. Brian Roberts is a member of the Red Stick Fly Fishers and an avid flyfisher and excellent tier.

Brian will give a presentation on fly fishing for Spotted Bass in Louisiana. Spotted bass are an often overlooked species but a great target for fly fishers, as they live in beautiful sandy bottom rivers with swift current. Flyfishing is ideal for this environment as there are several fly angling techniques that are effective, from dead drifting topwater flies to stripping large streamers.

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

July 27th meeting / Acadiana Open Tying Night

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, July 27, 2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, our meeting is moved from the regular date and will be held in conjunction with the Acadiana Open Night Fly Tying Group meeting.

Flip will begin by demonstrating his version of the Louisiana Toad, a redfish fly developed and used by a popular guide down in Plaquemines Parish.  Bring your vise and tools, and any materials for any flies you wish to tie.  Beginners can come and watch, or tie as there are extra tools available.  As always, cold brews and refreshments will be provided.

Weather permitting, we'll have casting around 5:30pm so bring your rods. Or come into Pack & Paddle and get some retail therapy.

June 15th meeting - Poverty Point fishing

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, June 15, 2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month club member Darin Lee will be our speaker. Darin will discuss fly fishing at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, with particular emphasis on sacalait, or white perch as they're called in NE LA. Poverty Point has a reputation for producing state record white crappie, and with state park amenities is an excellent staycation destination.

Come early and get in a little casting practice beforehand. Or maybe some retail therapy in Pack and Paddle.

May 25th AONFT - guide Ivan Perrin

Acadiana Open Night Fly Tying
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the May 18th meeting of the Acadiana Fly Rodders has been cancelled.  

However, the following Thursday (May 25th) at the Acadiana Open Night Fly Tying, we will have a special guest.  Colorado trout guide Ivan Perrin will be here and speak about trout fishing in the Centennial State. Ivan is a Lafayette native and graduate of LSU, who has guided the Colorado River area for over 30 years. You don't want to miss this presentation!

As always, this event is open to the public.  Come early and get in a little casting practice beforehand and maybe some retail therapy in Pack and Paddle.