Mixed Bag Standings - August 28th

Our 7th annual Mixed Bag Contest is setting new records! For those new to this contest, the MBC is our members-only, online tournament where size doesn't matter, but diversity does. Yes, it's DEI... Diverse species, Equal chance to win something, and Inclusive for all members! Click on the "Mixed Bag" menu above for complete details.

With only about 3 months left in the contest, we have a grand total of 191 entries from 25 participants. The species range from Dollar Sunfish to Spanish Mackerel to Common Carp to Steelcolor Shiner to Alligator Gar.  Along with lots of all species of trout, bass, sunfish, and catfish. Our members are once again proving you can catch ANY species of fish on fly!

Here are the current leaders:

•  Chris Williams - 29
•  Eron Borne - 24
•  Bill Morrison - 18
•  Jim Johnson - 15
•  Noah Hoyt, Ed Jones - 12
•  Jeff Albrecht - 11
• and lots of folks with between 4 to 9 species.

There's still plenty of opportunity to submit entries. The cooler months ahead should provide more action as well. Remember that - even if you don't finish in the top standings - there are several consolation drawings with a few really nice prizes too. Each entry gets one ticket in the drawing. For example, enter 4 species in the Mixed Bag and you get 4 tickets in the drawing. More entries = greater chances to win!

August 26th meeting - Casting Faults and Fixes

KFF general meeting
Monday, August 26, 2024

5:30 pm - casting practice (weather permitting)
6:30 pm - program
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

For our August program, we get to watch a video on our meeting room's new large screen TV.  "Casting Faults and Fixes" by Mel Krieger is an oldie but a goodie - one of the best instructionals on what causes various casting issues and how to fix them.  We'll watch about 40 minutes of the video, then have a roundtable forum by club casting gurus. For those new to fly fishing, or others looking to improve their casting, this promises to be an enlightening program!

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

August 12th fly tying - Dirty Harry

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, August 12, 2024
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube

This month we'll tie the Dirty Harry – a small streamer pattern that looks like a cross between a traditional carp fly and a fluff butt crappie jig. However, its also an effective shrimp and crab imitation. KFF member Chris Williams ties the version in his linked blog post and has already used it with success this winter in the saltwater.

The session is open to the public. All materials other than thread are provided, and we have several sets of tools for beginners to use during the session.

For our remote members near and far, can participate using the Zoom meeting number and password sent by email. All others can watch via our YouTube livestream; search for "Kisatchie Fly Fishers" on YT.

Casting prior to this meeting has been canceled.