June activities

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, John Williams gives us a talk on his trip with Becky to Mexico where they did a bit of tarpon fishing, among other things.  John will discuss the flies used, accomodations available and how they found a guide.  Should be a great program!

As always, guests are welcome!  

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, June 27, 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. We are 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 to assist any beginners.

This month, our featured fly tier will be Ray Boudreaux. Ray will demonstrate the tying of his famous Black Boudreaux.  Bring your vise and tools, materials will be available for those wishing to tie a copy of this great pattern.

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

March 21st meeting - Making Trips Memorable

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, we are fortunate to once again have Doug Blair as our special guest. Doug will present on "Getting the Most From our Fly Fishing Trips".  Doug is twice past president of Acadiana Fly Rodders, a bamboo rod maker, a fly fishing adventurer, and an avid photographer.  He'll share photos and accounts of his most meaningful fly fishing trips, and how he makes indedible memories of them for his friends and family.

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!

Feb. 22nd Acadiana Bugs & Brews

Acadiana Bugs & Brews
Thursday, February 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. We are 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.

This month, Flip Siragusa will demonstrate the "Down & Dirty" Cork Panfish Popper.  He started making these years ago, and while nothing fancy, they provide a foundation for more detailed versions. You can take one of these from start to finish including painting and gluing in under an hour.

Materials will be provided for those who wish to follow along. Bring your tools and thread - 140 or 6/0 size is fine in red or black. If you don't have tools, some are available for use during the session. Or just come and watch.  Come early and get some retail therapy in Pack and Paddle.

Feb. 15th meeting - Leaders for Panfish

AFR monthly meeting

Thursday, February 15, 2024

6:00pm 

Pack & Paddle Outpost
601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

With spring on the way, join us this month as Darin Lee leads a discussion on leaders for panfishing with an emphasis on using indicator rigs and popper/droppers.  We’ll discuss several options for each method and give you opportunities to tie up a leader you might not have tried before.

Guests are welcome!  Come early and get in a little retail therapy in Pack And Paddle.

January 18th meeting - "The Bug"

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, January 18,  2024
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, Darren Lee will tie one of Gunnar Brammer's streamers, "The Bug".  It's a great small fly that can mimic a lot of prey like a darker baitfish or crawfish.  It's tied with a couple different pheasant feathers and some flashabou dubbing. 

Guests are welcome.  Bring your vise and tying tools if you wish to tie along.  Materials will be provided.

Come early and get in a little retail therapy at Pack & Paddle.

December 21st meeting

AFR monthly meeting
Thursday, December 21,  2023
6:00pm meeting
Pack & Paddle Outpost, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette

This month, we are requesting each attendee bring one example of their favorite fly.  Preferably one tied by themselves.  We'll put all the flies together and the lucky winner will go home with them.

Flip will bring boudin and cracklins for snacks.  Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite beverage.  This will be sort of a Christmas Party.  We'll share some of our favorite fishing stories of the past year.

Come early and do some retail therapy in Pack & Paddle. This time of year they have quite the assortment of nice gifts.  Hope to see you there!

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.

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.