October 16th fly tying - Redfish Crack

KFF monthly fly tying session
* Monday, October 16, 2023

6:30 pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Casting prior to meeting beginning at 5:30pm

* Please note that our October tying session is on the 3rd Monday instead of 2nd Monday, since the latter is a holiday

This month's fly is the Redfish Crack, created by Andy Packmore of Houston, and then popularized by Port O' Connor fishing guide, Capt. Scott Null.  It's gone through several iterations, and there are numerous variations, so it's more of a style than an exact pattern.  Regardless, the Redfish Crack uses a variety of synthetic materials to create a impressionitic form of shrimp or other crustacean that rides hook up.

Newcomers are welcome to participate or watch. As always, all materials other than thread will be provided, and we have several sets of tools for any who do not have their own.

As always, we broadcast the sessions live via Zoom for those who cannot attend. The livestream will be posted to the Kisatchie Fly Fishers YouTube channel. If you would like to join the Zoom but do not have the link, please email Bill Morrison.  

September 25th meeting - Science of the Cast

KFF general meeting
Monday, September 25, 2023
6:00pm - casting outside (weather permitting)
6:30pm - meeting & program
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

This month, Catch Cormier and Chris Perkins will talk on the "Science of the Cast" with emphasis on the Pick Up and Lay Down (PULD) cast. The PULD is the basis of nearly all casts, and mastering it allows the angler a much easier path to becoming skilled at more advanced casts. To master it requires some understanding of how and why it works. Catch and Chris will go into detail, and give some examples of their own experiences.   

Come early around 6:00pm for some demonstration on the lawn back of the library. Bring your rod, or use a club rod, and get some casting coaching from our members.

As always, the public is welcome. For Zoom connection, email Mike or Bill for meeting number and password. For the KFF YouTube Channel, use this link and go to Live videos - http://bit.ly/3oBk106  

September 11 fly tying - Seaducer

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, September 11, 2023

6:30 pm - tying session begins
5:30 pm - casting outside, weather permitting
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube

This month's fly is the Seaducer. Originally created as a saltwater pattern by Homer Rhodes in the 1940s, when it was called the Homer Rhodes Streamer, it was popularized and renamed the Seaducer by Chico Fernandez in the 80s. It has proven very effective on bass, pike, pickerel and many other warmwater targets, so it's not just for saltwater species.

Come and join us for tying this pattern. Or just come hang out and watch. Other than the hook, the Seaducer uses only 2 materials, making it a great fly on which to learn or practice basic skills.

So that we can better plan materials, please RSVP by clicking THIS LINK if you plan or think you might attend.

As always, all materials other than thread will be provided, and we have several sets of tools for any who do not have their own. This fly uses 140 denier thread in white, red, olive, or purple depending on your color choice of feathers. Of course, black always works.

As always, we broadcast the sessions live via Zoom for those who cannot attend. The livestream will be posted to the Kisatchie Fly Fishers YouTube channel. If you would like to join the Zoom but do not have the link, please email Bill Morrison.