Thursday, July 17
6:00pm
Pack & Paddle Outpost (behind P&P)
601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette
Guests are welcome!
Often we are asked, "What can you fish for with fly rod here in South Louisiana?". And the answer is just about anything! If you're one of those "all fish, all waters" anglers. then you don’t want to miss this month’s meeting as Ken Holmes of the Red Stick Fly Fishers will join us to talk about Fly Fishing for Gar. It’s been said he has “devoted an absurd amount of time” pursuing gar and we’re sure he’ll provide plenty of insight and motivation to give any of the 4 species available right here in LA a shot with your fly rod.
Lagniappe: Ken will also show a short video he and some friends have made about their gar tournament called "The Golden Gar'.
As always the public is welcome! Come early for some retail therapy at Pack and Paddle.
Thursday, July 24
6:00pm
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette
Open to the public
Acadiana Bugs & Brews is an open community fly tying event. While not affiliated with AFR, several of our members participate and assist beginners. Bring your favorite beverage, and enjoy a cold one while tying flies and sharing fishing tales.
This month's featured fly is the Slow Sinking Spider. Created by Stephen Robert of Houma, it's a great fly for those times a slow tantalizing fall is what the fish want, and with a contrasting body and wiggling leg, the fish seems to want it often. Glen "Catch" Cormier lists it among his 7 must have panfish flies. Best yet, it's an easy, durable tie.
As always, AB&B is open to the public. We’ll have materials and extra tools for any beginners interested in learning to tie. So come and tie the SSS, or just bring whatever you're tying and enjoy some conversation and cold beverages.
