4th biennial
Cenla Fly Fishing &
Light Tackle Festival
Saturday, January 29, 2022
8:30am - 3:30pm
Kees Park Civic Center
2450 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, LA
FREE admission!
Hosted by the Kisatchie Fly Fishers, this biennial festival - held in
even years - is a celebration of fly fishing, kayak fishing and light
tackle fishing. Unlike typical outdoor shows, this event is focused on
education. The Cenla Fest brings anglers of similiar interests together
to exchange their expertise. It's family friendly and free to the
public.
Activities include:
- Programs
- Kayak rigging
- Crappie rigging
- Fly Tying Demonstrations
- Fly Casting Clinics
- Beginners Seminar
- Exhibitors
- Raffles
and more!
GOOGLE MAP LOCATION - CLICK HERE!
Also among the tiers will be jig tiers crafting lures that are effective for the area's "white perch".
Seminars covering a variety of fishing topics will be presented by local and regional experts. Seminars start at 9:30am and continue through the day.
Need to improve your fly casting skills? One of the region's top fly casting instructors will be on hand with instruction and casting coaching.
Lunch (pastalaya) and choice of lemonade or tea will be available for just $5. Bottled water will be available free during the day.
There's also a raffle, silent auction and Gamblers Draw. Items include tackle, flies, lures, accessories, homemade goods, and many other items. Proceeds to benefit The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.
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Schedule
9:00 am - Fly Tying & Exhibitors - Main Room
9:30 am - seminar: Basics of Fly Fishing - Carlton Townsend - Meeting Room
10:30 am - seminar: Trout Fishing in North Arkansas - Larry Babin - Meeting Room
11:30 am - Lunch ($5) includes pastalaya, lemonade or tea. Sodas are $1.
12:30 pm - Gamblers Draw
1:00 pm - seminar: Rod Design & Construction - Capt. Stephen Stubbe - Meeting Room
1:00 pm - casting: Advanced Fly Casting Skills - Jeff Ferguson - Outdoors
3:30 pm - Adieu and see ya'll in 2024!
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Fly Tiers & Jig Tiers
We are delighted to have some of the top regional fly tiers and jig tiers on hand to demonstrate their craftsmanship. Each will be tying their own creations as well as their personal favorites throughout the day.
| Ray Boudreaux | New Iberia, LA |
| Kenneth Breaux | DeQuincy, LA |
| Ron Foreman | Lake Charles, LA |
| Fred Hannie | Lake Charles, LA |
| Merv Herbert | Flora, TN |
| Burley Johnson | Natchitoches, LA |
| Jim Johnson | Forest Hill, LA |
| Don Lawler | Shreveport, LA |
| John McCoppin | Jennings, LA |
| AJ Rosenbohm | River Ridge, LA |
| John Scarborough | Bossier City, LA |
| Flip Siragusa | Lafayette, LA |
| Chris Sumers | Houston, TX |
| Gene Taylor | Woodworth, LA |
| William White | Lake Charles, LA |
| Rex White | Stonewall, LA |
| Tyler Woods | Ft. Polk, LA |
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Vendors and Exhibitors:
. Mudfish Adventures |
. Red Alert Lures |
. The Kayak Shop |
. Wager Baits |
. Hogs On The Fly  |
. Fred Hannie Arts & Books |
. Larry Offner Artist / Green Trout |
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If you wish to exhibit or tie flies, contact Glen 'Catch' Cormier at 318-793-5855 or by email .
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