Thursday, August 21
6:00pm
Pack & Paddle Outpost (behind P&P)
601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette
Guests are welcome!
Join us this month as we discuss articulated flies. Whether you tie 'em or buy 'em, they have become a popular choice for just about every species. From small articulated nymphs to hooks full of marabou and deer hair, we'll listen to some of the popular articulated fly designers and discuss the ins and outs of why and how to articulate flies that achieve the action you wants.
Even if you don't tie flies, we can all hopefully better understand the styles and actions of these popular group of flies and recognize how to use them in fishing situations. Also, if you have a favorite articulated fly bring it and share it with the group.
As always the public is welcome! Come early for some retail therapy at Pack and Paddle.
Thursday, August 28
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.
In keeping with the theme on articulated flies, the featured pattern this month will be Russ Madden's Circus Peanut. An early design that is simple to tie but catches fish. As always, we'll have materials for anyone interested in tying along.
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 Circus Peanut, or just bring whatever you're tying and enjoy some conversation and cold beverages.
Fly Fishing 101 announcement
AFR will host a FREE introduction to fly fishing clinic on Saturday, October 28th at the Lafayette Parish Eastside Regional Library. Location is 215 La Neuville Rd in Youngsville. Time is 10:00am to 1:00pm.
The workshop will include hands-on instruction on casting and leaders and knots. The session will be led by FFI Certified Instructors, with emphasis on equipment and accessories needed for fresh and inshore saltwater fishing. Handouts will also be provided.
Details can be found on our "Fly Fishing 101" page.
