Kisatchie Fly Fishers is based out of Alexandria, Louisiana. Our mission is to promote fly fishing education and conservation in central Louisiana.
Our membership includes all levels of expertise. Those interested in learning or improving their skills at fly casting, fly tying, rod building, or fishing strategies will benefit as members of our club.
While most of our program meetings, fly tying sessions, and some events are open to the public, there are special benefits for members. For example, KFF members can participate remotely in our tying sessions and meetings via the Zoom app. Members can also participate in our year-long Mixed Bag Contest. There are several other benefits as well. To learn more about membership in KFF, click on the Membership page in the menu above.
Meeting Location
Unless otherwise noted, our general meetings and fly tying sessions are held at the Rapides Westside Library at 5416 Provine Place in Alexandria. Click here for Google Maps direction.
General Meetings
Our general meetings are usually held the 4th Monday of each month, except May and December. Time is 6:30pm. These meetings include updates on club activities, fishing reports, and often feature some type of presentation either by a club member or a special guest. General meetings are open to the public.
Fly Tying Sessions
Our tying sessions are usually held the 2nd Monday of each month, except December. Time is 6:30pm. A club member or guest tier leads in the instruction of one or two fly patterns. Attendees can watch or tie along. If you have tools, please bring them. If not, then the club has sets of tools for attendees to use during these sessions. Materials are provided. Beginners are always welcome.
Livestream
In April, 2020, we began livestreaming our tying sessions and meetings via the Zoom app and on our YouTube Channel. As a courtesy, we continue this service.
- Members can join via the Zoom app on any PC, tablet, or smartphone. Enter the meeting ID and password to join in. Email the club tying chairman to request.
- Non-members can watch via
live-streaming on YouTube. No downloads necessary. Go to the
Kisatchie Fly Fishers YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbWSkiWp6zpCRqWqtx2VkQ
and click on "Live" videos.
Some tying sessions may be recorded and later posted on YouTube. Both members and non-members can, at any time, watch each of these sessions and the featured flies and learn how the instructor ties them.
Meeting Exceptions
For holidays or other conflicts, we may reschedule to a different night. Please check our Calendar and Home pages for exact dates and locations.
Special Activities
Each year, we hold a "Fly Fishing 101" clinic open to the public. FF101 is a free, one-day, 3-hour workshop covering the basics of fly fishing, including hands-on sessions on knots, leaders, and fly casting. To learn more, click on "FF101" in our menu above.
We occasionally hold a "Fly Tying 101" clinic open to the
public. FT101 is a free, one-day, 3-hour workshop covering the basics
of fly tying, with hands-on tying of simple but effective flies. Check the Home page for the next scheduled clinic.
Our biennial Cenla Fly Fishing Festival is in January in even years. This one-day event features seminars, fly tying demonstrations, casting clinics and coaching, exhibitors, raffles and much more. Admission is free. Proceeds go to a local charity. To learn more, click on "Cenla Fest" in the menu..
Cenla National Hunting and Fishing Day is held on the 4th Saturday of September. Hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, this celebration of the outdoors features dozens of exhibitors and activities for all ages. KFF does fly tying demonstrations, hands-on casting instruction, and shares info on fly fishing across the region.
Members-only Activities
Each April, in lieu of our general meeting, we hold our Spring Picnic at Cotile Lake. Members and their families and guests can fish, take casting lessons, and simply relax and enjoy the scenery. We gather later to enjoy food off the grill, fixings, side dishes and other desserts.
Some years we hold a Summer Workshop open to members only. These sessions include hands-on activities and sometimes presentations mixed in, and often feature a guest presenter. Past workshops have included: tying deer hair bugs, making poppers, tying saltwater flies, fishing and tying flies for Arkansas trout, and rod building.
In December, in lieu of any meetings, we hold our annual Christmas Party. We enjoy the company of our friends and family while entertained. We also recognize members who have made outstanding contributions to the club over the past year.
We also do several club trips each year to coldwater (trout) destinations, either within a few hours drive or to locations out west. We also have a couple of saltwater trips to the Louisiana marsh for redfish, speckled trout and other species. And we also do trips for warmwater species in local waters.
Club Documents for Download
Our club leaflet (tri-fold) (350kb, PDF format)
Club bylaws (123kb, PDF format)
Fly Fishers International (FFI)
Fly Fishers International is the world's largest organization dedicated to our sport. It's mission is conserving, restoring and educating thru fly fishing. Membership includes discounts on equipment, lodging, car rentals, books and more, as well as subscription
to the award-winning FlyFisher magazine. Dues go towards conservation and education projects. For more details, go to www.flyfishersinternational.org. KFF is an affiliated club in the FFI. While membership in the FFI is not required for club membership, we highly
encourage our members to join this wonderful organization.
The FFI is divided into regional councils. KFF is a member club in the FFI Gulf Coast Council, which is involved in regional conservation issues and education initiatives. For more details, go to www.ffigcc.org.
Other Clubs
There are several other fly fishing clubs within a 3-hour radius of Alexandria.
- North Louisiana Fly Fishers (Shreveport).
- Acadiana Fly Rodders (Lafayette).
- Contraband Fly Casters (Lake Charles).
- Red Stick Fly Fishers (Baton Rouge).
- Pineywoods Fly Fishers (Lufkin)
- ArkLaTexOma Fly Tiers (Bossier City)
Most of these clubs have fly fishing events where KFF members are invited to participate. Again, please check our Calendar page often as many exciting things are always happening!
