* Tuesday, August 11th
6:30 pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Also livestreamed on Zoom and YouTube
Featured pattern: Curly Tail Krystal Bugger
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** Please note the date change as the library was unavailable on the 2nd Monday **
Join us on Tuesday, August 11th as Jeff Albrecht leads us in tying a Krystal Bugger with a curly tail, a pattern Jeff has originated. With a flash body and a rubber twister tail, it's an attractor pattern good for any number of species, both saltwater and warmwater.
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, August 24th
6:30 pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria
Topic: Fly Fishing Rios in the Big Easy
Join us August 24th as we welcome A.J. Rosenbohm via Zoom. A.J. is president of the Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI), and a past president of New Orleans Fly Fishers. A longtime accomplished fly anglers, he's also a nationally recognized commercial fly tier and will soon be opening a new fly shop in the metro area.
A.J. will present on fly fishing for Rio Grande cichlids in and around the New Orleans area. Rios are the only cichlids native to the United States (west Texas), but became widespread in southeast Louisiana due to aquarium releases. Catching these wary fish takes patience, but once they eat your fly, "it's like hooking into a wet cat".
A.J. will share his secrets to catching these fish, especially the larger "brainiacs", and will also discuss the NOFF club's annual Rio Rumble coming up on October 3rd (KFF members are invited).
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
UPCOMING
Fly Tying 101 - Tuesday, Sept. 8th.
Time 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Rapides Westside Library. Free to KFF members. $10 materials fee for non-members. Registration required, as class limited to 15 students. See the "Tying 101" page on menu for complete details.
3rd annual ALTO Flies & Pies - Friday - Saturday, Sept. 18 -19
Louisiana
Sports Hall of Fame, Natchitoches, LA. Hosted by the ArkLaTexOma Fly
Tyers in conjunction with the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival. For details, go to www.arklatexomaflytyers.org
or the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tyers Facebook Page.
KFF Casting Clinic - Saturday, Oct. 10th
9:00 am to 12 noon, Big Island Field, City Park, Alexandria. Whether newbie or looking to advance your casting skills, this one is for you! Instruction will be one-on-one or one-on-two as opposed to a seminar style presentation. This to help maximize your time casting and work on your specific needs of improvement. No cost and open to the public. Club rods will be available for use during the session.
