Toledo Bend Rendezvous only weeks away!

North Toledo Bend Rendezvous
Friday-Sunday, October 18-20, 2024
North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA

For those unfamiliar with Rendezvous, it began 35 years ago when members of two clubs met at North Toledo Bend State Park to camp and fish. The following year, the clubs decided to rent the group facility.  Since then, fly tiers and other fly fishing enthusiasts from across several states – along with their families – have gathered for a weekend of fly tying and fishing with only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals. Some are members of clubs, some are not. Rendezvous is open to all!

There are no organized activities. Everyone is welcome to come fish, tie flies, watch some of the region's top tiers, or tie themselves. You can come for the day or the entire weekend. If you come as a family, the rate for the entire weekend for the whole family or individual is just $40 which includes lodging. For one night lodging, the fee is $20 and for day only the fee is $10.

The excellent facilities at North Toledo Bend State Park are ideal for a Fall weekend fly tying retreat. Activities take place at the park’s group facility, which features a commercial kitchen and dining hall, and lodging available for up to 150 people in 5 heated log bunkhouses (30 beds each). There’s also a heated central shower and restroom building with nice night lighting on all the sidewalks.

For complete details, go to flycasting.bravesites.com.

September 23rd meeting - Tenkara 101

KFF general meeting
Monday, September 23, 2024

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

This month we have a special guest joining us via Zoom. Karin Miller is the owner/founder of Zen Tenkara, the only 100 percent woman-owned rod company, a renown expert in the centuries-old method of fishing known as Tenkara. She's caught a wide variety of species, proving that it's not just a small stream application.  Karin will give us a basic overview of tenkara and what's possible using this method.  This promises to be a great program!

As always, the public is welcome. For those members joining us remotely, check your email for the Zoom meeting number and password. If not, email Bill Morrison for this info. For livestreaming on the KFF YouTube Channel, use this link and go to Live videos -
http://bit.ly/3oBk106

* Special note to members: check your email for a special limited-time offer from Zen Tenkara * 

September 9th fly tying - Bad Hair Day

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, September 9th
5:30pm - casting practice
6:30pm - tying session starts
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube

This month Jim Johnson will lead us in tying the Bad Hair Day. Created by Dave Pinczkowski, this streamer with it's baitfish profile and darting motion has been popular for a wide variety of species, from steelhead to bass to even saltwater. We last tied this fly four years ago, and since then, many new members have asked about it after hearing of its success in the Mixed Bag Contest.

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 remote members near and far, you 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.

We finally have some cooler weather coming for casting prior to the meeting. We'll start back of the library around 5:30pm.