A reminder that our monthly general meetings are now held at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library (9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge). When you arrive please enter through the main entrance, the club will have signs up directing you where to go. For our members needing to view remotely, a separate email will be sent the morning of each meeting with a link and log-in instructions.
Also, 2025 dues are now being accepted thru the end of March. New for this year, we now have two level memberships, basic and premium. Premium membership benefits include, but are not limited to, an annual swag item. The RSFF team is hard at work on creating some cool swag items! Check the membership page for complete detais.
Saturday, March 8th
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Waddill Wildlife Refuge, 4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge
Our annual Red Stick Day is one of the longest-running fly fishing festivals in the South. There's seminars by local and regional experts, fly tying demos by some of the area's top fly tiers, casting instruction, food, loads of raffle items, kayak demos from Massey's Outfitters and more. And best of all, admission is free!
Note: members are encouraged to bring donations for the auction and/or raffle table with them to the event. A box of flies you tied, or a reel, rod, accessory you no longer use, or anything else appropriate.
For complete details, click on the "Red Stick Day" menu above.
Monday, March 10th
7:00pm
Bluebonnet Regional Library
9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge
Topic: Chris Williams - Carp on the Fly
Join us next Monday, March 10th, as RSFF Communication Chair, Chris Williams, shares a presentation on his experiences targeting common carp on the fly.
Often called the golden ghost, carp present a challenging and frequently overlooked opportunity for freshwater fly anglers. This talk will cover some carp on the fly basics with a focus on flies and tactics for targeting carp in urban canals in and around New Orleans.
As always, guests are welcome. For our members needing to view remotely, a separate email will be sent the morning of each meeting with a link and log-in instructions.
Monday, March 17th
10:00 am
LDWF Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge
Susan Brooks, Regional Program Manager for Casting for Recovery, will be visiting Baton Rouge on Monday, March 17th, to share a presentation on her work with Casting for Recovery.
Hosted by the John James Audubon chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the presentation will take place at LDWF Headquarters on Quail Drive and is open to the public.
Be sure to stop by and show your support for Susan as she shares her experiences furthering CfR’s mission to enhance the lives of survivors and thrivers of breast cancer through wellness retreats that connect women to each other and nature using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing and providing oncology medical and psychosocial support, all at no cost to the participants.
Contact Maribeth Andereck at jjdar1776@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wednesday, March 19th
7:00pm
Rally Cap Brewing
11212 Pennywood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA
Featured Pattern: Carp Flies
Join us at Rally Cap Brewing on Wednesday, March 19th, for this month’s Flies & Flights brewery night. With the 2nd annual Dirty Carp Fly Fishing Tournament just around the corner, we’ll be focusing on a handful of popular carp flies to improve your odds of bringing home the coveted Dirty Carp Championship.
F&F is an independent collective of tiers just looking to tie and enjoy a social gathering with some fine brews as an alternative to a traditional meeting environment. Everyone is welcome!
As always, tools, vises and materials will be provided for those interested in learning.
Saturday, March 22nd
9 am - til
BREC Perkins Road Park, 7122 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge
This month Robinson and the gang will be teaming up with Clean Pelican for a waterway clean up and casting event at BREC Perkins Rd Community Park. Trash collection begins at 9 AM with casting slated for 10:15 AM.
Buckets, litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags are provided.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a great day of fly fishing and waterway cleanup with your fellow RSFF members!
Monday, March 24th
7:00 pm
Orvis Baton Rouge, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge LA
Featured Patterns: Redfish Crack
Join us March 24th as RSFF Tying Chair, David Rogers, ties up his variant of the ever popular Redfish Crack. Regardless of what you call it - Redfish Crack, Redfish Ritalin, Redfish Meth - this fly has earned its name for a reason: redfish are addicted to it. A nondescript crustacean imitation, this bushy, pulsating mess with undulating craft fur tail and beady-eyes looks too good for hungry redfish to turn down.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to tie this simple and effective marsh box staple!
As usual, beginners and guests are welcome. Tools, vises and materials available for use during this session for those looking to learn. Come early and get some retail therapy in at our Orvis sponsor!
