tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72425591547125090832024-03-15T18:12:43.708-07:00Kisatchie Fly FishersPromoting fly fishing in the heart of the Sportsmans ParadiseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-52286664542956359092024-03-08T08:44:00.000-08:002024-03-08T08:44:28.967-08:00March 11th fly tying - Jigged Micro-Bugger<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBL31uPH-2oVTDBbI8wpMzcfZdWvz6B_7L4JpdYtYvzH6STMrfB8Jog3v8RhBgkaF1X2jg57nE2DWA2kUX0tzDgAS9JpeXdrwgS18tuXlKgNhOk5rXb-OC05xqCh7pGD0oEqAedeO6FSyMHOgHrOxjFVXw__9-z-EHBKgwdEWtNwpmNBHL90m3Xgm2df4/s600/jigged_microbugger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="600" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBL31uPH-2oVTDBbI8wpMzcfZdWvz6B_7L4JpdYtYvzH6STMrfB8Jog3v8RhBgkaF1X2jg57nE2DWA2kUX0tzDgAS9JpeXdrwgS18tuXlKgNhOk5rXb-OC05xqCh7pGD0oEqAedeO6FSyMHOgHrOxjFVXw__9-z-EHBKgwdEWtNwpmNBHL90m3Xgm2df4/w274-h195/jigged_microbugger.jpg" width="274" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, March 11, 2024</b><br />6:30 pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br />This month's pattern is the Jigged Micro-Bugger. It's a small (size 14), jigged version of the venerable Woolybugger that works well for panfish, trout, smallmouth bass, etc.. It's a quick and easy tie, but the small size dictates a few changes from the traditional methods used for standard woolybuggers. <br /><br />The session is open to everyone. Newbies will enjoy tying this pattern. Materials are provided. Bring your tools, or if none, the club has tools for use during these sessions.<br /><br />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. <br /><br /><i>** Note: Monday is our first meeting in Daylight Savings Time, so we'll begin fly casting prior to all meetings, starting at 5:30pm. We cast on the grounds behind the library. </i><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-50572773984833595712024-02-17T09:49:00.000-08:002024-02-17T09:49:23.198-08:00Feb. 26th general meeting - A Western Adventure<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZR3HWlxN7pIifVxAvNNlsfLPIyYU4NaY5_aFLtn8lMREEZddNpHGV0nNbschAmn0xC4awwH6NG3C_Pzdra9oH5ZrASmZ8hgrKnIyv8mC3FBaI2tFxN7QqeOv5Zx48s9qehjaSwVcho8xt22KcD1tVU1VjJQ-r1Hd4AqwJzqf2vSuStp3YhD2eM9r2Z60/s600/carlton_western_brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="600" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZR3HWlxN7pIifVxAvNNlsfLPIyYU4NaY5_aFLtn8lMREEZddNpHGV0nNbschAmn0xC4awwH6NG3C_Pzdra9oH5ZrASmZ8hgrKnIyv8mC3FBaI2tFxN7QqeOv5Zx48s9qehjaSwVcho8xt22KcD1tVU1VjJQ-r1Hd4AqwJzqf2vSuStp3YhD2eM9r2Z60/w291-h221/carlton_western_brown.jpg" width="291" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Wednesday, February 26, 2024</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br />This month, our own Carlton Townsend will lead a power point presentation on a western fly-fishing trip that he, Rick Maddox, Tom Zabaski, and Robert Hughes made in September of last year. They fished 6 quality rivers across 5 states over a period of 3 weeks. They also traveled through some of the most scenic country and mountain ranges in the US. Mark this on your calendar - it's a program everyone will enjoy! <br /><br />Also on the agenda: fishing reports, updates on the Little Mo club trip in April, Fly Fishing 101, and a proposed club trip for smallmouth bass.<br /><br />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 <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-840415573721322092024-02-05T08:31:00.000-08:002024-02-09T08:58:48.714-08:00February 12th fly tying - Hares Ear Soft Hackle <p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6n8Y6ygrpFMzlFKTpNX_L3lG-iXTwB4kJvJ9Q3W1vgv4iZYC8nHNzicY3XIB0m91xJgvmuglbbPgTA4DdR-6-UigoPylV4RnSHM34GXG7Kp3jpHYj_IAhXG1B1kp_3nmYrcQcgPR90mq2bGxBt13E66ZvfyA9JX6FC4MUdQSP7ZyWgMtxoIOFwlE3yA/s352/hare_soft_hackle.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="352" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6n8Y6ygrpFMzlFKTpNX_L3lG-iXTwB4kJvJ9Q3W1vgv4iZYC8nHNzicY3XIB0m91xJgvmuglbbPgTA4DdR-6-UigoPylV4RnSHM34GXG7Kp3jpHYj_IAhXG1B1kp_3nmYrcQcgPR90mq2bGxBt13E66ZvfyA9JX6FC4MUdQSP7ZyWgMtxoIOFwlE3yA/w271-h216/hare_soft_hackle.jpg" width="271" /></a></b></div><p><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, February 12, 2024</b><br />6:30 pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br />This month, we'll tie the ubiquitous and easy-to tie Hare’s Ear Soft Hackle. This is one of the most versatile patterns for all trout and panfish. We'll tie two versions of it: first, a basic version and second, a flashier version similiar to the Guide's Choice Hares Ear but simplier to tie. </p><p>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 for the thread, a denier 70 or 140 in black or brown will work. However, we'll be demoing both patterns with a hot spot, so you might want to bring a red, orange or pink if you wish to do likewise.</p><p>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. <br /></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-80747509136598292022024-02-02T19:00:00.000-08:002024-02-03T10:09:04.166-08:00Tying Committee announces "Flies of the Month" - updated 2/2/24<p>As with last year, the KFF Fly Tying Committee met and planned out their monthly patterns for 2024, and that list is below. While the list is subject to change, the patterns selected represent a variety of tying skills and are appropriate for the types of fishing many club members do at different times of the year. With a mix of nymphs, topwater, streamer and saltwater patterns, we hope these are both interesting and helpful in developing our tying skills.<br /> <br />As mentioned previously, the club now has a 55-inch 4K definition television which, along with the 4K camera we bought last year, gives our participants the ultimate tools to aid in watching and learning. We hope you will join us for tying in 2024!<br /><br /><b>January 22nd: Robert’s Surprise</b> (Robert Hughes) – Our own Robert Hughes has created two patterns that have proven very successful on the Little Missouri River this winter. And he has developed a very unique tying technique for building a body that you will definitely want to see. <br /><br /><b>February 12th: Hare’s Ear Soft Hackle – Two Ways</b> – The ubiquitous and easy-to tie Hare’s Ear Soft Hackle is one of the most versatile patterns for all trout and panfish and we will tie two versions of it; one a basic version and the second a tricked-out version And we will learn a couple of techniques along the way. <br /><br /><b>March 11th: Jigged Micro-Bugger</b> – A small (#14), jigged version of the venerable Wooly Bugger that has worked well on panfish, trout, and smallmouth bass. It’s a quick and easy tie, but the small size dictates a few changes from the traditional methods for the pattern.<br /><br /><b>April 8th: Chubby Chernobyl</b> – Few top-water flies have achieved the widespread popularity of the Chubby. It works great as a warm water pattern, hopper, and the top fly for hopper-dropper setups.<br /><br /><b>May 13th: Flash-Tail Clouser</b> – A heavily flashed version of the Clouser Minnow that is said to be the fly fishing version of slow-rolled spinnerbait for bass. We will tie a version similar to the one in this.<br /><br /><b>June 10th: Hot Lips Gurgler/Gurgler</b> – Jack Gartside’s Gurgler has long been a mainstay for topwater bass and saltwater fishing. John Williams of Pack and Paddle and KFF member Flip Siragusa learned this version from Ron Begnaud. John also ties a very small version that would be great for panfish and bass.<br /><br /><b>July 8th: Circus Peanut Articulated Streamer</b> – The front and rear sections of this pattern created by Russ Madden (while working for Kelly Galloup) are simple to tie, which allows us to focus on the articulation piece. We will tie a more full-bodied version of the pattern, but our primary focus with this tie is to learn a technique for articulated streamers.<br /><br /><b>August 12th: Dirty Harry</b> – a small streamer pattern that, though it looks like a cross between a traditional carp fly and a fluff butt crappie jig, is an effective shrimp and crab imitation. Our own Chris Williams ties the version in his linked blog post and has already used it with success this winter in the saltwater. And I’m looking forward to trying it in our late-summer warm water.<br /><br /><b>September 9th: Bad Hair Day</b> – Jim Johnson discovered this pattern from musky guide Dave Pinczkowski and adapted it for our warm water. Bill can vouch for the effectiveness of this pattern, as it's usually the very first pattern he ties on when streamer fishing. Anything that eats baitfish will eat this pattern.<br /><br /><b>October 21st: Crease Fly</b> – This well-known topwater pattern uses some cool techniques for making the body of the fly. Chris Williams will make the drive up to lead the tie. <br /><br /><b>November 4th: Fools Gold Crab</b> – Fall and winter in Louisiana is prime redfish season, and crab patterns are a go-to for many. The Fools Gold Crab designed by Johnny Miller can be fished like a crab or shrimp bumping it along the bottom in short strips. Chris Williams is making the long drive for a second time to lead us in tying this pattern.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-65389545906483954292024-01-21T10:55:00.000-08:002024-01-21T11:29:43.504-08:00January 22nd fly tying - Robert's Surprise<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7g2jJbGvpPVVg8N5KvqHGLK2g5RZdfciMvcXzEobMVJePV6bpOYGEYLCjDY4E1Rbhke9NkDXxCrP6A0vKKxHeW1yQ5JXboSGUqdL-RtYpqpcxNDhQOz7BAzlmsWAmyVCm5osRgbcURbwPQ3bYlV-9fd7HOnqEHG3iV-aE7oG2X9jeF9z9V1BaBEyiFc/s213/surprise_fly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="208" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7g2jJbGvpPVVg8N5KvqHGLK2g5RZdfciMvcXzEobMVJePV6bpOYGEYLCjDY4E1Rbhke9NkDXxCrP6A0vKKxHeW1yQ5JXboSGUqdL-RtYpqpcxNDhQOz7BAzlmsWAmyVCm5osRgbcURbwPQ3bYlV-9fd7HOnqEHG3iV-aE7oG2X9jeF9z9V1BaBEyiFc/w176-h180/surprise_fly.jpg" width="176" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />* Monday, January 22, 2024</b><br />6:30 pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br /><i>* Please note that this month's tying session was moved to the 4th Monday instead of the usual 2nd Monday *</i><br /><br />For our first tying meeting of 2024, Robert Hughes will lead us in tying “Robert’s Surprise” - as Bill Morrison calls it. That's because Robert is keeping it super duper secret about what he'll be tying so the Ruskies don't get hold of it first! But he did give us a clue: he'll actually tie two flies, the first of which is his own creation, and the second a variation of a popular pattern. Both patterns have been <i>extremely</i> effective on catching trout on the Little Missouri tailwater! He also has a special technique for tying one of these that some of us have never seen or read about, so you don’t want to miss this one.<p></p><p><span style="background-color: #f7f97d;">We're also excited to announce that the club has a new 55” television to view our tying and meetings in 2024!</span><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-38646065095609812192024-01-08T14:05:00.000-08:002024-01-08T15:28:29.774-08:00January 10th general meeting - Festival and local trout<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupVfWHB-oxdLFmt1ZYekx7OAmjT03HKfUhim-ZeSLrFf6fA2p_4rOOln5TNCOO5HcWEx01IbUqejlOCl1R3n2KDklYu8mksNnuwDuhe-LJNYUAQSdnGCaPIKDAjud-GfubJSZ4TcsfPOguGOdkytJh87WZDQ3247slBM9gPAivXoXut43KFpTPOMJ0CA/s600/duane_hada.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="600" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupVfWHB-oxdLFmt1ZYekx7OAmjT03HKfUhim-ZeSLrFf6fA2p_4rOOln5TNCOO5HcWEx01IbUqejlOCl1R3n2KDklYu8mksNnuwDuhe-LJNYUAQSdnGCaPIKDAjud-GfubJSZ4TcsfPOguGOdkytJh87WZDQ3247slBM9gPAivXoXut43KFpTPOMJ0CA/w256-h193/duane_hada.jpg" width="256" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Wednesday, January 10, 2024</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br /><i>* Note this is a general meeting and on a Wednesday! Our fly tying will be on the 4th Monday... in February we'll go back to fly tying 2nd Monday and general meeting on 4th Monday *<br /></i><br />For our first club meeting of 2024, we'll have a brief presentation followed by open discussion on our upcoming <b>Cenla Fly Fishing Festival</b> on January 20th featuring <b>Duane Hada</b>. We'd like members to attend and offer any last minute ideas or suggestions. And to think about "Volunteer" in some capacity for this event.<br /><br />Also on the agenda: A report on the <b>Rainbeaux Trout</b> stocking program for Lakes Buhlow and Parc Natchitoches, and elsewhere.<br /><br />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 <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-2887977699213159042024-01-02T08:25:00.000-08:002024-01-02T08:32:20.316-08:002024 Mixed Bag Contest is live!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrmHsEwJ1Wrym22bZTetUwkLSceBd54ds7FYlFspuII6gaNy31b955TqsYig4wqlzLzFcvEUWA-pZW85_WhMw3D9ptAFFOZQ3PEczv_8Yk0pNXUzO55HcDL_YFnYBhZnhp84S8LHjacToPhBaOA44OHLrS1gtE7Ebbb67VUVlyHSgABl7kVBCGd2gBw4/s600/mixed_bag_sunfish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="600" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYrmHsEwJ1Wrym22bZTetUwkLSceBd54ds7FYlFspuII6gaNy31b955TqsYig4wqlzLzFcvEUWA-pZW85_WhMw3D9ptAFFOZQ3PEczv_8Yk0pNXUzO55HcDL_YFnYBhZnhp84S8LHjacToPhBaOA44OHLrS1gtE7Ebbb67VUVlyHSgABl7kVBCGd2gBw4/w293-h193/mixed_bag_sunfish.jpg" width="293" /></a></div>Our Mixed Bag Contest is back for a ninth year! The MBC kicked off yesterday, January 1st at 12:01 am. If you caught any fish on New Year's Day, don't worry, you still have 30 days to enter it in. <p></p><p>The Mixed Bag is a members-only, months-long tournament where the goal is to catch as many different species on fly rod. It's CPRE which means catch-photo-release encouraged. And best of all, there is no entry fee!<br /><br /><i>Are you ready? Here's what you need to compete: </i><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Be a 2024 member of KFF</li><li>Go to the Mixed Bag Contest page and review the rules</li><li>Have your camera or smartphone available when fishing</li><li>Take photos of your catch and include either the fly rod or fly, or both</li><li>Log them in using the links on the Mixed Bag page.</li><li>Bring your enthusiasm! Remember, while the members who catch the most different species win prizes, all other participants are eligible for several consolation prizes. Each entry gets you one ticket into the consolation drawing. </li></ul><p>Check out our website and Facebook page during the year for frequent updates.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-19861273536234488852023-12-24T05:15:00.000-08:002023-12-24T09:14:01.230-08:00Merry Christmas! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's wishing a most blessed Christmas for all our members and friends! Hope everyone finds something under the tree they can use for their piscatorial pursuits in the coming year.<br />
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And let's not forget the reason for the season: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us….” John 1:14. Please be giving to those in need, and keep in our prayers those in suffering, in distress, and away from their homes and families this holiday season including our service members.<br />
<br />Shortly after Christmas, we'll have a post about the upcoming 2024 Mixed Bag Contest. In the meantime, love and peace to everyone from Kisatchie Fly Fishers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-9164435967471438382023-12-15T09:25:00.000-08:002023-12-15T09:25:34.247-08:00Festival time just weeks away!<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Df6Leakege0KgQNI47Gx1qou1YR_oLyMS99Ebhyphenhyphenpz3JRqhgWGy98fHaTz9OtbFuV9eehshlzypolwk4ho-x3iVIYdywxFeoidK3wlp6iy6FbCWUpqwYxMFFM4c8i6lo_cgZgrqaA0mrDlFqF6kaTRRaB4MApIahFM9STzjEWJWDahontNaFnE1z2_dE/s900/Cenla%202024%20Fest%20Poster%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Df6Leakege0KgQNI47Gx1qou1YR_oLyMS99Ebhyphenhyphenpz3JRqhgWGy98fHaTz9OtbFuV9eehshlzypolwk4ho-x3iVIYdywxFeoidK3wlp6iy6FbCWUpqwYxMFFM4c8i6lo_cgZgrqaA0mrDlFqF6kaTRRaB4MApIahFM9STzjEWJWDahontNaFnE1z2_dE/w251-h320/Cenla%202024%20Fest%20Poster%203.jpg" width="251" /></a></b></div><b>Cenla Fly Fishing Festival<br />
Saturday, January 20, 2024</b><br />
8:30am to 3:30pm <br />
Kees Park, Pineville, LA<br />
FREE admission!! <br />
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Every even-numbered year we hold our biennial Festival, a celebration of
the fly fishing and light tackle lifestyle. This event is a unique experience, vastly
different from most outdoors shows. With the Festival, it's all about
education, instruction, and community. <br />
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We encourage attendees to come learn about new places to fish, how
to fish them. Watch some of the top tiers from across the region tie
flies, or make jigs. Cast a fly rod and/or get casting
instruction from top FFI certified instructors. Learn why kayaks are an
economical and very effective way
to fish. <p></p><p></p><p>And please take part in our giant raffle and fundraiser to raise money
for our friends at The Food Bank of Central Louisiana - and help feed
some hungry families! </p><p>
For complete details, including schedule, list of fly tiers and jig makers, exhibitors, speakers, and much more, click on the "<b>2024 Fest</b>" menu above.
</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-2932685792220880732023-12-10T04:22:00.000-08:002023-12-10T04:22:00.145-08:00Club honorees recognized at banquet<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9TZZHuOuF7ksEapsoNhGW7qaytWpPBgRSRCXTHfdTfHCs3mvdIqeDYBazewr3QZXFGCfTfGR3vuyf_DSqZFsTUwQK0K0UZ5UDtsSmBE-oe8QK44nEygbTSIgknvRsGn7mWSqwXjRBdLfGOpKhGUaQ7v69kANRJPV38mzQL10Dml1p8FRlr4SWBHYjZk/s455/2023_award_mug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="400" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9TZZHuOuF7ksEapsoNhGW7qaytWpPBgRSRCXTHfdTfHCs3mvdIqeDYBazewr3QZXFGCfTfGR3vuyf_DSqZFsTUwQK0K0UZ5UDtsSmBE-oe8QK44nEygbTSIgknvRsGn7mWSqwXjRBdLfGOpKhGUaQ7v69kANRJPV38mzQL10Dml1p8FRlr4SWBHYjZk/w212-h242/2023_award_mug.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>At our annual Christmas banquet, the club honored those members who have had an outstanding year, either in service to the club, in their accomplishment and/or contribution as fly tiers, or with individual achievement. Each recipient will receive a custom-designed coffee mug with their recognition, featuring artwork by famed fly fishing artist James Lady. <br /><br /><b>Member of the Year - Jeff Albrecht</b><br />Awarded to that member who, either made important contributions to our club, or assisted in helping others, or achieved milestones in their own skills. Jeff was a fixture at most of our activities, and had several personal accomplishments as an angler. Several of his "new" species were entered in this year's Mixed Bag. <br /><br /><b>Fly Tier of the Year - Richard Dewees</b><br />Awarded to that member who, either through active participation, or educating and sharing skills, or significant improvement in their own skills, advanced the art within our club. Richard participated in nearly all our tying sessions, volunteered as a demo tier at external events, and assisted newer tiers. <br /><br /><b>Presidents Award - Sam Poole, Jane Oxenhandler</b><br />This award is selected by the president in recognition of service to the club, or for any actions or deeds that they find worthy of recognition. Club members Sam and Jane have provided the musical entertainment at all of our Christmas banquets. They also perform at all the local hospitals for patients, including the Cabrini Cancer Center.<br /><br /><i>Please join us in congratulating all of our 2023 award winners! </i><br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-73449445437061836672023-12-08T18:08:00.000-08:002023-12-09T07:59:51.770-08:002023 Mixed Bag Contest results<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7iQqGuKUn2kRPN2VwXabHi9y5T8zogwCTtpMR3v1_66dWxgTeodov3_gNMiWMeTZ4GpLhf_65zOXlCYJkP0ppqb0Fpo0smPUUP228Ll4Ev2fVdE05itfglg6hV5P08AT2vHaR0UTVv_fofjQnxt2eEj2G_sx0N5yTN6sNX6RLfXkfodONqQSF36NdoI/s400/creek_chub_mbc.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="400" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7iQqGuKUn2kRPN2VwXabHi9y5T8zogwCTtpMR3v1_66dWxgTeodov3_gNMiWMeTZ4GpLhf_65zOXlCYJkP0ppqb0Fpo0smPUUP228Ll4Ev2fVdE05itfglg6hV5P08AT2vHaR0UTVv_fofjQnxt2eEj2G_sx0N5yTN6sNX6RLfXkfodONqQSF36NdoI/w299-h213/creek_chub_mbc.jpg" width="299" /></a></div>Our 6th annual Mixed Bag Contest finished up on November 30th, and once again set records. The MBC is a months-long CPRE (catch-photo-release encouraged) tournament where size doesn't matter, but diversity does. The purpose of the contest is to produce a database of all species that can be caught on fly, where they can be caught, and what flies worked. This database has helped our members become more successful anglers.<br /><br />At our recent Christmas Party, tournament committee chair Bill Morrison announced the results. The top five (5) places were awarded Orvis gift cards. In addition, every participant had one ticket for each species they entered placed in the Consolation Drawing for over a dozen prizes. For the final grand prize drawing, all tickets - including those of winners - were placed back in the bucket for a Redington Rise fly reel valued around $200. Congratulations to Rich Hudson who was the lucky winner of the reel! <br /><br />For 2023, we had 20 participants, slightly down from 22 the year before. We also had the second highest number of entries (170) ever, and the most entries ever from one participant (36). <br /><br />Among the most common species registered were bluegill (18), rainbow trout (12), longear sunfish (12), largemouth bass (9) and green sunfish (9). Altogether 55 species were entered, including 10 new species never previously entered in the Mixed Bag. Some of the more interesting species included: Black Spotted Topminnow, Cahaba Bass, Lowland Cichlid, Orangespotted Sunfish, and Creek Chub. But the winner of "Most Interesting Species" was Carlton Townsend for a Snake River Cutthroat caught on the Norfork River.<br /><br />By state, Louisiana had the most entries (108) followed by Arkansas (40), Alabama (8), northwest Florida (7), Mississippi (4) and Oklahoma (3). The most common waters for entries were the Little Missouri River in southwest Arkansas (25), Indian Creek (16), Little River (10), LSUA Ponds (8), and Capitol Lake in Baton Rouge (7). Altogether there were entries from 52 bodies of water, up from 48 last year.<br /><br />The most common fly patterns were the Soft Hackle Beadhead Hares Ear (25), Woolybugger (10), Popper (10), Mad Dog (9), Rio Bandito (8), Clouser Minnow (8), and the Bully Bluegill - Rosenbohm Edition.<br /><br /><b>Here's the final standings for the 2023 Mixed Bag:</b><br />1st - Bill Morrison (36 entries)<br />2nd - Chris Williams (26)<br />3rd - Jim Johnson (21)<br />4th - Noah Hoyt (11)<br />5th - Joel Dinnat (10)<br /><br /><i>Many thanks to Bill Morrison for his efforts in administrating the Mixed Bag entries and compiling these statistics.</i><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;">The 2024 Mixed Bag will kickoff on January 1st.</span> The form will go active shortly after midnight. <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-4940013849205402682023-11-22T19:17:00.000-08:002023-11-22T19:21:49.940-08:00November 27th meeting - Mussel Mania<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7ETEwkTEX0lSV5kKhtkC-44yRFo4kt10oLfBTT40r-uUBDMovPbpvsyobwLdL5e_HxqDhUiZWQzSZ3jqWgq3AjKuvPzZvpSzv0UrB4xxR7mnbJiXfxaItjFPkmSecQzmu8b4qJMJBkneD0zoUh6ndK8mmldpzr3WvFXAVKBAmNed3u-kSR__IpdYdwQ/s964/Screenshot_20231122_212204_Samsung%20Internet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="964" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7ETEwkTEX0lSV5kKhtkC-44yRFo4kt10oLfBTT40r-uUBDMovPbpvsyobwLdL5e_HxqDhUiZWQzSZ3jqWgq3AjKuvPzZvpSzv0UrB4xxR7mnbJiXfxaItjFPkmSecQzmu8b4qJMJBkneD0zoUh6ndK8mmldpzr3WvFXAVKBAmNed3u-kSR__IpdYdwQ/w239-h230/Screenshot_20231122_212204_Samsung%20Internet.jpg" width="239" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Monday, November 27, 2023</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<p></p><p>Our final club meeting of the year will feature guest speaker Lindsey Adams, biologist with the National Fish Hatchery in Natchitoches. Lindsey has worked with U.S. Fish and Wildlife since 2015, with a specialty in freshwater mussels. </p><p>Lindsey will give a brief overview of the current operations at the Hatchery, then discuss the Louisiana Pearlshell Mussels. Mussels and clams are of great importance to our fisheries, and Lindsey will explain reasons why and projects NFH-N are undertaking for the recovery of a native species to Rapides and Grant parishes.</p><p>Also on the agenda: Keith Breazeale will give details on the December 4th Christmas Party, and Catch Cormier will update us on the Cenla Fly Fishing Festival on Jan. 20th.</p><p>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 </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-80897383155366395772023-11-02T07:52:00.001-07:002023-11-04T18:36:20.238-07:00November 6th fly tying - Glades Minnow<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5XD78hioDzXCLxAx9VWQA9Zsfr2TDCTCJjHq5vRQDzHF84HpPOdhU6ar2bAnW_BoR7Ajpr02igjNMI3m4rEOF8WZnMX4wCCJ01CADgsasg9sH57GhuBpv_Rhc66qAewZCNj3JV8uU9bTk_F8GhqJ8iq_HBjPd7wUDOyF0N1gmcq_ANDBfmouCvPKtmY/s666/glades_minnow.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="666" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5XD78hioDzXCLxAx9VWQA9Zsfr2TDCTCJjHq5vRQDzHF84HpPOdhU6ar2bAnW_BoR7Ajpr02igjNMI3m4rEOF8WZnMX4wCCJ01CADgsasg9sH57GhuBpv_Rhc66qAewZCNj3JV8uU9bTk_F8GhqJ8iq_HBjPd7wUDOyF0N1gmcq_ANDBfmouCvPKtmY/w258-h178/glades_minnow.jpg" width="258" /></a></b></div><p><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />* Monday, November 6, 2023</b><br />6:30 pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br /><i>* Please note that this month's tying session is on the 1st Monday instead of 2nd Monday, due to the Veterans Day holiday</i> <br /></p><p>For our last tying session of 2023, Chris Williams will be on hand to lead us in tying the Glades Minnow. This fly was created by Mike Connor, former south Florida guide and Conservation Editor of Florida Sportsman magazine. According to Chris, this pattern imitates the abundant Mosquito Fish & Mollies that call the tanic waters of the Everglades home. These minute craft fur streamers are a quick and effective tie for targeting largemouth, snook, peacock bass, redfish and many other Florida (and Louisiana) species.</p><p>Chris will be making the 3 hour trip to join us in person. He is an excellent tier and instructor and always a wealth of tying knowledge. Please join us to welcome Chris!</p><p>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.<br /><br />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. <br /></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-32855713792304573982023-10-22T07:14:00.006-07:002023-10-22T08:23:23.618-07:00October 23rd meeting - Fall speckled trout<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkosa_as7sYh5ZcaxojWjElo6T0hE27eBWzTqXXiUbUg11k6DZw-ZpXiSl-XU3mJj-KzXKwyNox3sjUNVUMTBMYVQVt7SxlXQnI4jVGzJ6Jc2U9ZI7peeHoKxITF7HIBRTTGgQfdfVVoRFNr9T1EeRG_kBcSy3QkBEP2GQcfiP8-iRBeeXmTYDKr_TZI/s2048/cokie_speck.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1671" data-original-width="2048" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkosa_as7sYh5ZcaxojWjElo6T0hE27eBWzTqXXiUbUg11k6DZw-ZpXiSl-XU3mJj-KzXKwyNox3sjUNVUMTBMYVQVt7SxlXQnI4jVGzJ6Jc2U9ZI7peeHoKxITF7HIBRTTGgQfdfVVoRFNr9T1EeRG_kBcSy3QkBEP2GQcfiP8-iRBeeXmTYDKr_TZI/w244-h199/cokie_speck.jpg" width="244" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Monday, October 23, 2023</b><br />6:00pm - casting outside (weather permitting)<br />6:30pm - meeting & program<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br />Fall is the best time for marsh fishing for speckled trout. This month, Catch Cormier will share the basics for marsh trout success including tackle, flies, techniques, what to look for and where to go. For example, how to make and use the Vertically Oriented Strike Indicator (VOSI). He will also discuss the new regulation proposals for specks and why they're necessary. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-31894428243785850182023-09-28T10:20:00.008-07:002023-09-28T10:22:09.470-07:00October 16th fly tying - Redfish Crack<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFJ6nMVSHdSzGIoDM8k2BfrcdwcHqPGOVwjZ1RgrVCLWEGwUZgPL0-EdZQIntEtCO-fl36deHnGERMD07fbt4qfdY5_dp8XD_ij2ke6x9u4GwcO1VjMVXgUUeZ-tfxhS4LuGma4yTtN6GHch6rrSQWhHuVKADfUC5VglSb1nCkMBJlUISg7_pnXtudnM/s800/redfish_crack.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="800" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFJ6nMVSHdSzGIoDM8k2BfrcdwcHqPGOVwjZ1RgrVCLWEGwUZgPL0-EdZQIntEtCO-fl36deHnGERMD07fbt4qfdY5_dp8XD_ij2ke6x9u4GwcO1VjMVXgUUeZ-tfxhS4LuGma4yTtN6GHch6rrSQWhHuVKADfUC5VglSb1nCkMBJlUISg7_pnXtudnM/w283-h203/redfish_crack.jpg" width="283" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />* Monday, October 16, 2023</b><br /><br />6:30 pm <br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Casting prior to meeting beginning at 5:30pm<p></p><p><i>* Please note that our October tying session is on the 3rd Monday instead of 2nd Monday, since the latter is a holiday</i></p><p>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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-12866934562348305452023-09-24T16:14:00.001-07:002023-09-24T21:24:20.643-07:00September 25th meeting - Science of the Cast<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIN42P6peCNmL2SpucZnVPb76B7J6D-A_Vn6cCE7WfS8SNKGNv-K6Qb9Cg7Q6sIovrLjPlLYKoOk_aHeyi0-ITZcmZ4ARtcpL2ObGGwT4q7sS1kTCQq4vq9QI22fKMIv6VYefwuNi7KNAb9EqClILHoqk2wQTC-5AXU0uxYeXulSutq8PDvR1GHQCdpg/s469/casting1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="469" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIN42P6peCNmL2SpucZnVPb76B7J6D-A_Vn6cCE7WfS8SNKGNv-K6Qb9Cg7Q6sIovrLjPlLYKoOk_aHeyi0-ITZcmZ4ARtcpL2ObGGwT4q7sS1kTCQq4vq9QI22fKMIv6VYefwuNi7KNAb9EqClILHoqk2wQTC-5AXU0uxYeXulSutq8PDvR1GHQCdpg/w286-h228/casting1.jpg" width="286" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Monday, September 25, 2023</b><br />6:00pm - casting outside (weather permitting)<br />6:30pm - meeting & program<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br /><br />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. <br /><br /><b>Come early around 6:00pm</b>
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.<br /><br />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 <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-34929585237092420692023-09-05T20:06:00.001-07:002023-09-05T20:08:54.266-07:00September 11 fly tying - Seaducer<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFr_LB995VUECMm2lONpm3tK9sktlmI-fDFu6rOKSd0FsF1RS7E1inaQ8zaqSySDrtOjUIJntB6SwNpILTVBMRKID-38jXiF1LbIB-cmGSGSXle6b9753ZR22S8-3uPoM9V-IFYTt5pE3klxQj_Zf8FTltNGIFCtfivudXfybp0CJEsFnPcqrVdZDy-s/s320/original_seaducer.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFr_LB995VUECMm2lONpm3tK9sktlmI-fDFu6rOKSd0FsF1RS7E1inaQ8zaqSySDrtOjUIJntB6SwNpILTVBMRKID-38jXiF1LbIB-cmGSGSXle6b9753ZR22S8-3uPoM9V-IFYTt5pE3klxQj_Zf8FTltNGIFCtfivudXfybp0CJEsFnPcqrVdZDy-s/w269-h179/original_seaducer.jpg" width="269" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, September 11, 2023</b><br /><br />6:30 pm - tying session begins<br />5:30 pm - casting outside, weather permitting<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />So that we can better plan materials, please RSVP by clicking <a href="https://forms.gle/J2JCJJt4wT4t7kqR6" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a> if you plan or think you might attend.<p></p><p>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.<br /><br />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. <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-32068890611418665212023-08-31T18:27:00.014-07:002023-09-07T18:44:43.056-07:00KFF to again participate in Cenla NHF Day <p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnqPD8adke3n9TzLfZa7KKmS-HvtISWxceE3-iKexEuaVkXDlQeh4tLWFF39D_aCL94AmbdgghFsbEzNCj8JFaee43WRMrwQOx8MQ6gbS92RHOfvslYFdApBZYkQ25SIUvaI2aDZ4bDaydR6g65kn0lh1v9AHuAYhAzhTTi32li84Hm98B6qbAZpyGDg/s1500/hfd_03.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="1500" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnqPD8adke3n9TzLfZa7KKmS-HvtISWxceE3-iKexEuaVkXDlQeh4tLWFF39D_aCL94AmbdgghFsbEzNCj8JFaee43WRMrwQOx8MQ6gbS92RHOfvslYFdApBZYkQ25SIUvaI2aDZ4bDaydR6g65kn0lh1v9AHuAYhAzhTTi32li84Hm98B6qbAZpyGDg/w277-h267/hfd_03.jpg" width="277" /></a></b></div><b>National Hunting and Fishing Day</b><br />
<b>Saturday, September 23, 2023</b><br />LDWF Woodworth Education Center<br />660 Robinson Rd, Woodworth, LA<br />
8:30am to 2:00pm<br />
Free admission! <br />
<br />
Established by Congress in 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day is
celebrated the 4th Saturday of September. The Louisiana Department of
Wildlife and Fisheries celebrates NHF Day at four venues across the
state, including here in Baton Rouge at Waddill.<br />
<br />
Admission is free. Activities including archery, fishing,
target shooting, outdoor games, live animal exhibits, educational
displays, and more. There's even food and soft drinks provided at no
cost. Here is a printable poster with more details for the Cenla NHF Day poster - <a href="https://www.gulfcoastcouncilffi.org/GCCfiles/2023_Cenla_NHFD_Flyer.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
Kisatchie Fly Fishers will again be on hand to demonstrate fly tying and fly casting, along with hands-on teaching
of tying and casting. We also talk about fly fishing and opportunities
for doing so here in Louisiana and elsewhere.
As always, we need volunteers for fly tying, fly casting. Or to just
talk fly fishing. Volunteers get a free t-shirt (size of their choice)
and a lunch ticket. To register, click on <a href="https://ldwf.wufoo.com/forms/2023-ldwf-cenla-nhfd-volunteer-registration/" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>.
<p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-68553765871539970592023-08-24T09:32:00.000-07:002023-08-24T09:32:06.856-07:00August 28th meeting - Poverty Point<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8XuA2u6lbm163sEorRzaBAeByRU3w50enEMQRkURaAcP-X6JVLL2fOruMvD2qGAWrVTY-MRj4QiaB7eV-ebQ8kokzFlGCJXw-rbc38RjIOj82klmV5DfGz4EGsaqH-Ha6dWYSW2t_5RYnbmkC9b6RN3khval0HSvnq-2RL5YaE3uPIjD6Vi_dSRFnXc/s517/darin_lee_crappie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="504" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8XuA2u6lbm163sEorRzaBAeByRU3w50enEMQRkURaAcP-X6JVLL2fOruMvD2qGAWrVTY-MRj4QiaB7eV-ebQ8kokzFlGCJXw-rbc38RjIOj82klmV5DfGz4EGsaqH-Ha6dWYSW2t_5RYnbmkC9b6RN3khval0HSvnq-2RL5YaE3uPIjD6Vi_dSRFnXc/w210-h215/darin_lee_crappie.jpg" width="210" /></a></b></div><b>KFF general meeting<br />Monday, August 28, 2023</b><br />6:30pm<p></p><p>Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br />* fly casting prior to meeting starting at 5:30pm<br /><br />This month we'll have a guest speaker, <b>Darin Lee</b>, of the Acadiana Fly Rodders. His presentation will focus on fishing Poverty Point Reservoir State Park. A little over 2 hours from Alexandria, this lake offers some great fishing opportunities for a wide variety of warmwater species. <br /><br />Topics will include lodging on the water, boat and kayak access, good areas to fish, various types of gear and flies to use. Mike Carlin attended this presentation at an AFR meeting and describes it as useful to just about any warmwater fishing situation. Darin is an excellent speaker, instructor and fly tier. <br /><br />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 <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-22635903274834408302023-07-31T09:06:00.000-07:002023-07-31T09:06:04.043-07:00August 14th fly tying - Cats Whisker<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcs8DOrPSZpd2tt0qN_0_6572MlJSUvm8CgokX5Mi1Cl7A0hcaoPwj6uZrCoo-yxyPCRFXdrAPIZWBesO7-fnJ7r4Qv-5epkiNAZPXnDgyRp7HZ0OPFBNZ6wJriwZdzZ_cDr2IPQNsatzqM1PQktgF0kwKHm-JeatHLpqrHhxwmnQ4tIdXG9GmVWPrqk/s600/cats_whisker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="600" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcs8DOrPSZpd2tt0qN_0_6572MlJSUvm8CgokX5Mi1Cl7A0hcaoPwj6uZrCoo-yxyPCRFXdrAPIZWBesO7-fnJ7r4Qv-5epkiNAZPXnDgyRp7HZ0OPFBNZ6wJriwZdzZ_cDr2IPQNsatzqM1PQktgF0kwKHm-JeatHLpqrHhxwmnQ4tIdXG9GmVWPrqk/w255-h166/cats_whisker.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, August 14, 2023 <br /></b><br />6:30 pm - tying session begins<br />5:30 pm - casting outside, weather permitting<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><br />This month's fly is the Cats Whisker, created by David Train of England in 1985. Like it's first cousin the Fluff Butt, the Whisker consists of a chenille body and marabou tail but with the addition of a marabou underwing. The original pattern didn't have bead chain or lead eyes, and had a tendency for the underwing to foul. To solve this, Train added four stiff whiskers from his cat to keep the underwing in place. Thus the name!<br /><br />There are many variations of this fly over the years, and a wide range of species that eats this fly. If it has fins and gills and swims, it'll eat a Cats Whisker. Many different colors can be used for the body, tail and underwing as well.<br /><br />Because it's an easy-to-tie pattern, we encourage all novices or those interested in getting into fly tying to attend this session. The club has spare tools for use during meetings, and all materials are provided.<br /><br />As always, we broadcast the sessions live via Zoom for those who cannot attend. The sessions are later posted on YouTube for future reference on the Kisatchie Fly Fishers YT channel. If you would like to join the Zoom but do not have the link, please email Bill Morrison. <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-84010658106487774512023-07-18T06:50:00.007-07:002023-07-23T20:50:11.608-07:00July 24th meeting - ICAST report, Redfish Regs<p><b></b></p><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2vKSX5y8u8fh9GNqMIOj6kzyC-B8uw0neLGrOMJ1IXccluRvRppLsAorYhCA9O5c8nPpYds5Eb4TKrKJ3vDzgk0KaOyd3R10sWiDREB3tAh6Nfhqfz_3rD-iaX_eGd25srKmmActbHaf2KuSmee8wWFMmIBN3k1IypRIx3vJ6vNdeOPHjs9iIesE4l0/s600/2023_icast_image.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="600" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2vKSX5y8u8fh9GNqMIOj6kzyC-B8uw0neLGrOMJ1IXccluRvRppLsAorYhCA9O5c8nPpYds5Eb4TKrKJ3vDzgk0KaOyd3R10sWiDREB3tAh6Nfhqfz_3rD-iaX_eGd25srKmmActbHaf2KuSmee8wWFMmIBN3k1IypRIx3vJ6vNdeOPHjs9iIesE4l0/w309-h215/2023_icast_image.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>KFF general meeting<br />Monday, July 24, 2023</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><i>* fly casting prior to meeting starting at 5:30pm</i><br /><br />Our own Glen 'Catch' Cormier has had a busy month this July. First he represented the FFI Gulf Coast Council at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, where changes in speckled trout and redfish management were discussed. The next week he attended ICAST - the world's largest fishing trade show - and in addition to taking part in a series of conservation seminars, he once again sought out the most interesting new fishing products.<br /><br /><i>Catch will fill us in on:</i><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>State of the Sport - Latest stats on fishing & fly fishing</li><li>Most interesting products from ICAST</li><li>Background and latest on redfish & speck management</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;">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 <br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-38177576104852293342023-07-07T12:02:00.003-07:002023-07-07T12:02:42.587-07:00July 10th fly tying - Extended Body Hopper<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipIBuoG7wx901mLw6z_JrX8ZzNTPom_f78Y8Ygt649XenNnI95BbSutTqegUtyUf284JcVuISVQrCPPfmQx38Ucm0AhA9OW3H3FlN7ENpX0dib0kWVctA1q8f9rsMbXPw9oo1soNBAX--T9LG9vfUnUQ_f93F7LXUQcI6W4iZ5voxYU0MSlPuVq0pB-E/s603/extended_body_hopper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="603" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipIBuoG7wx901mLw6z_JrX8ZzNTPom_f78Y8Ygt649XenNnI95BbSutTqegUtyUf284JcVuISVQrCPPfmQx38Ucm0AhA9OW3H3FlN7ENpX0dib0kWVctA1q8f9rsMbXPw9oo1soNBAX--T9LG9vfUnUQ_f93F7LXUQcI6W4iZ5voxYU0MSlPuVq0pB-E/w261-h170/extended_body_hopper.jpg" width="261" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, July 10, 2023</b> <p></p><p>6:30 pm - tying session begins<br />5:30 pm - casting outside, weather permitting<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><br />This month, Chris Williams will be on hand to tie the Extended Body Hopper. This fly is very interesting as it uses a needle to extend the body of a terrestrial fly. There are several variations of this fly, here is a video of one by renown tier Jerry Coviello as shown in the photo above. <a href="https://youtu.be/vqAGHimwMII" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. Like the variation we will tie, it uses a needle for the extension.<br /></p><p>This extended body technique will be new to many of our tiers. So come out and learn another method of enhancing the flies you tie! As always, materials other than thread will be provided and we have several sets of tools for any who do not have their own.<br /><br />As always, we broadcast the sessions live via Zoom and YouTube for those who cannot attend. The YouTube sessions remain for future reference on the Kisatchie Fly Fishers YT channel. If you would like to join the Zoom but do not have the link, please email Bill Morrison. <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-47412236371639334042023-06-27T04:58:00.022-07:002023-06-27T07:22:04.943-07:00July 3rd meeting - Warmwater Tactics <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3y4Aj2eKakrqaS1pE2eefjC8auZuJ9jdA4MDDyrVytd0-W3YtNIduujx5vhHskhX05pj72Hh-I2CGx8U9RG-zosbIZTf5C9yyNWQLaReVzfnhAqHl3aT_C9UIE-VwHBeT82Ux0Y1pKUtgAifjVKTh9sBkkRkiczOMFS1JLXf7qZRcwN15vs_XVOD9tA/s800/doc_big_bass.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="800" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3y4Aj2eKakrqaS1pE2eefjC8auZuJ9jdA4MDDyrVytd0-W3YtNIduujx5vhHskhX05pj72Hh-I2CGx8U9RG-zosbIZTf5C9yyNWQLaReVzfnhAqHl3aT_C9UIE-VwHBeT82Ux0Y1pKUtgAifjVKTh9sBkkRkiczOMFS1JLXf7qZRcwN15vs_XVOD9tA/w305-h219/doc_big_bass.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>KFF general meeting<br /></b><b>Monday, July 3rd, 2023<br /></b>6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br />* fly casting prior to meeting starting at 5:30pm</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This meeting was postponed from the June 26th date because of the LSU-Florida College World Series final game... which our Tigers won in grand fashion! Congrats to the 2023 National College Baseball Champion Tigers! We will still have the regular July tying and general meetings on July 10th and July 24th respectively.</span></i></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">With the heat of summer firmly with us, our program for his month will be on warmwater fly patterns, how to rig them, and how to fish them. Jim Johnson and Bill Morrison will cover streamers, poppers/topwater patterns, jig flies, and smaller wet flies. For each category, they will cover basic patterns and the species they target, leader and line setups, and techniques for fishing.<br /><br />If you are new to fishing any of these flies, you definitely want to make this meeting. If you are experienced with them, come to the meeting and lend your input to the conversation.<br /><br />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 </span><br /><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-26551965841542959862023-06-03T08:16:00.000-07:002023-06-03T08:16:08.302-07:00June 12th fly tying - Meat Whistle<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHxx2jiGctSpwABiZhmN5tmeBdRxVdMM15Qct2TP_CSw3uc0O9TOKF4sRWSI8elt0LDHaL4aMEv_3sUZTJg5PEomai3gUYEXNaw72yX3-3AWqVidzd-GYzvZaLXKXJwWiuRF3yZRDyrOmaHdfN49PMzmUPKgjTBp5ikI8PNgpUVZH19D_GWmjZNdB/s400/meat_whistle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="400" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHxx2jiGctSpwABiZhmN5tmeBdRxVdMM15Qct2TP_CSw3uc0O9TOKF4sRWSI8elt0LDHaL4aMEv_3sUZTJg5PEomai3gUYEXNaw72yX3-3AWqVidzd-GYzvZaLXKXJwWiuRF3yZRDyrOmaHdfN49PMzmUPKgjTBp5ikI8PNgpUVZH19D_GWmjZNdB/w263-h167/meat_whistle.jpg" width="263" /></a></b></div><b>KFF monthly fly tying session<br />Monday, June 12, 2023</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><br />This month, we'll be tying the Meat Whistle. We tied this pattern five years ago, but it’s such a great bass and general-purpose streamer that we decided to bring it back. Created by John Barr, the fly was designed to replicate the commie tackle Pig-n-Jig. The orientation of the jig hook allows the fly to be worked slowly on the bottom.<br /><br />As always, materials other than thread will be provided and we have several sets of tools for any who do not have their own. <br /><br />As always, we broadcast the sessions live via Zoom and YouTube for those who cannot attend. The YouTube sessions remain for future reference on the Kisatchie Fly Fishers YT channel. If you would like to join the Zoom but do not have the link, please email Bill Morrison. <br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7242559154712509083.post-70189009270788602072023-05-21T12:17:00.001-07:002023-05-28T12:28:19.023-07:00May 22nd general meeting<p><b>KFF monthly general meeting<br />Monday, May 22, 2023</b><br />6:30pm<br />Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria<br />Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube<br /><i>* fly casting prior to meeting starting at 5:30pm<br /></i><br />Our speaker for this month had to cancel his presentation due to a health issue. So instead we'll have the usual presentation of reports followed by a short summary of the recent "Gulf Coast Classic" put on by the FFI Gulf Coast Council in Gulf Shores. That will be followed by an "Open Fly Tying Session". We'll have materials for several flies, as well as equipment for those without tools. <br /><br />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 <br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com