Friday, August 9, 2024

August activities

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, August 15, 2024

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

Join us on August 15th as Capt. Ron Begnaud gives us a presentation on targeting Bull Reds here in South Louisiana.  Capt. Ron and his Redchaser Guide Service have been successfully targeting big redfish on the fly for many years so don’t miss this opportunity to hear what Ron looks for and the techniques he uses.

Ron has fly fished from the Lake Calcasieu Estuary to Grand Isle and he’ll present information that can help you target Bull Reds on the fly in various areas and times of year.  One presentation you don’t want to miss!

As always, guests are welcome!

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, August 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. 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.

As always, attendees can tie whatever flies they want.  However, for those interested, Mike Carlin will demonstrate and assist others in tying his version of Capt. Joe Blado's Crease Fly.  The Crease Fly is a super effective topwater minnow made from sheet foam.  As always, tools are available for use during the session and materials will be provided.

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