AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, September 19th6:00pm
Pack & Paddle Outpost (behind P&P)
601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette
Join us Thursday, September 19th as club member
Pat Bienvenu gives us a presentation on "Fishing Vermillion Bay". Vermillion Bay has a reputation for being difficult, and Pat has a reputation for catching Speckled Trout there. Come and hear what Pat looks for and how he successfully probes the water of this estuary.
As always, guests are welcome!
Natchitoches Fly Fishing Tie-In
Saturday, September 14th9am - 4pm
Natchitoches Chamber Building
716 Second St, Natchitoches, LA
This event is being hosted by the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tiers, an independent group of fly tiers from the four corners region. This event is free and open to the public. Many of the top tiers from across the region will be on hand to demonstrate a wide range of patterns.
According to Mike Hawkins, there's room for more tiers - contact Mike at flyfish.hawk@gmail.com.
Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, September 26th6:00pm
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. Attendees can tie whatever flies they want. However, we usually have a featured tier who demonstrates a particular fly, and attendees can join in to tie that pattern. Materials are provided.
This month, Pat Bienvenu will demonstrate the Popping Flats Shrimp from Backwater Fly Fishing. It's a great pattern for specks and reds as Fall begins. Come early and get in a little retail therapy at our fine sponsors in Pack & Paddle.
Rio Grande Rumble
Saturday, September 28thWeigh-in: No Wake Outfitters
1926 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA
Registration: $20
Our neighboring club in New Orleans - New Orleans Fly Fishers Club - is hosting their 15th annual Rio Grande Rumble Fly Fishing Rodeo on the 28th. The target species is the invasive and wary Rio Grande cichlid. Categories are Longest and Most. Fishing starts at 6:52am and ends at 12:30pm.
Pre-registration is available on the NOFFC website. Anglers can also register the morning of the tournament at No Wake Outfitters. For complete details, and to pre-register, go to
www.neworleansflyfishers.com.