Monday, May 11th
5:30 pm - Casting practice
6:30 pm - Tying begins
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube
Featured pattern: Bass Gurgler
* click on the image to see larger view
This month Bill Morrison will lead us in tying a top water pattern, a bass / warmwater version of the Redfish Gurgler as sold by Space Coast Flies. Their variation -as pictured above - is a saltwater version of the popular Gartside Gurgler. However, we will tie this fly in colors favored by bass, pickerel, and other warmwater species.
As always, the session is open to the public. All materials are provided, and we have sets of tools for beginners to use during the session. For beginners, we can also pair you with someone who can help.
Remote members can participate using the Zoom meeting number and password sent by email. All others can watch on the KFF YouTube Channel, use this link and go to Live videos -
http://bit.ly/3oBk106
* Monday, May 18th (3rd Monday)
5:30 pm - casting practice
6:30 pm - program
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
* Please note the date change as the library will be closed for the 4th Monday, Memorial Day *
Join us May 18th as we welcome Zane LeBlanc as our guest speaker. Zane is Black Bass Coordinator for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). He will present on the LDWF's Black Bass Management Plan (BBMP) to guide conservation, management, and fishing opportunities for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Florida Bass across Louisiana.
As always, the public is welcome! Remote members can participate using the Zoom meeting number and password sent by email. The livestream is also available on our YouTube Channel. Click this link and go to Live videos -
http://bit.ly/3oBk106
Saturday, May 30, 2026
8:30am to 3:30pm
Kees Park, Pineville, LA
FREE admission!!
In even-numbered years we hold our biennial Festival, a celebration of the fly fishing experience. This event is unique in that it's all about education, instruction, and community.
Originally scheduled for January, the 2026 event had to be postponed to May 30th due to a winter weather event that occurred that weekend.
We encourage attendees to come learn about the sport, new places to fish, or how to fish them. Watch some of the top tiers from across the region tie flies, or jig makers. Cast a fly rod and/or get casting instruction from top FFI Certified Instructors.
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!
For complete details, including schedule, list of fly tiers, exhibitors, speakers, and much more, click on the "2026 Cenla Fest" menu above.
