Feb. 23rd meeting CANCELLED due to weather

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Louisiana for Monday and Monday night, February 23.  Freezing rain and sleet are forecast, and temperatures will be above freezing only for a few hours.  All schools, libraries, and other public entities will be closed.

Safety for our members is a prime concern.  We advise to stay off iced roads except in case of emergency.  We may postpone the meeting until Thursday, or just cancel for this month altogether.  Stay tuned.

February 17 fly tying - Christmas Tree

Our next fly tying session will take place on Tuesday, February 17, at the Rapides Westside Library in Alexandria.  Time is 6:30pm. The public is invited.

This month Dan Fromme will show us the Christmas Tree. No, not the one he decorated for Christmas. Rather, this is a popular fly for catching rainbow trout on the Little Missouri River in southwest Arkansas. But it's also a good fly for white perch and bream.  Best of all, it's easy to tie.

Bring your tools if you have some, materials will be provided.  For those without tools, the club has 3 sets of tools for use only during tying sessions.

Since this meeting precedes Saturday's "Fly Fishing 101", we'll spend about 5-10 minutes talking about the event prior to getting started on the fly.  

Register now for Fly Fishing 101

Prime fishing season will soon be here. Now is the time for anyone interested in learning about fly fishing or how to cast a fly rod.

The Kisatchie Fly Fishers will hold their 2nd annual "Fly Fishing 101" clinic on Saturday, February 21 at the Booker-Fowler Hatchery in Forest Hill. Time is 8:30am to 12:30pm. The clinic teaches the basics of fly fishing such as equipment, casting, leaders, knots and applications.

Best of all, this workshop is FREE! Handouts, coffee, lunch, and refreshments are provided. The club even has a few rods and reels for use during the session. However, if you have equipment, it is advised to bring it as it's best to learn on what you own.

However... class size is limited. Early registration is required. If you snooze, you lose! To register, please contact Catch Cormier at 318-793-5855 or Dan Fromme at 318-880-8079.

For more info, click on the "Fly Fish 101" page on the menu.

Cenla Fly Fish Fest a big success!

Our first-ever Cenla Fly Fishing Festival exceeded expectations.  Many thanks go to the following: our club members who gave their efforts leading up to and during the event, our speakers, our guest tiers, our casting guru (Jeff Ferguson), our exhibitors, and our many donors.  We will leave our Festival pages up so you know who these folks are. Please thank and support them!

The event made the Town Talk newspaper and KALB TV news.  Mayor Clarence Fields - a self-described fishing fanatic - showed up and was wowed by the fly tying. Attendance was just over 120, we added 11 new members, and we signed up several folks for our Fly Fishing 101 next month. We also raised enough money to fund our conservation and educational wish-list. We have already set a date for the 2nd annual Fest in January, 2016.  Look forward to seeing everyone!

Tomorrow is Cenla Fly Fishing Day!

Our first-ever conclave takes place tomorrow at Kees Park Community Center in Pineville from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Looks like we'll get a break in the weather, with the sun finally coming out and the high temperature reaching up to 57 degrees.  If you haven't made plans to come, it's never too late.  The event is free and fun for the whole family.  Stop by - even if just for a half-hour or hour - and see what a fishing festival is like.

For more info, click on the Cenla Fly Fest page and the Speakers/Tiers/Exhibitors page.

Jan. 20th meeting - Trout and White Perch

Our first meeting of 2015 will be on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm at the Rapides Westside Library in Alexandria.  The public is welcome, so bring a guest if you can.

The hot topic on the agenda will be the club's upcoming "Cenla Fly Fishing Festival" on January 24th.  However, we'll also talk fishing... during the next few weeks we have club trips to Broken Bow and the Little Missouri for trout.  Also, peak season for crappie is coming up.  We'll share where to go, and what to use. 

Also, it looks like KFF will be joining Cane Country Fly Casters for a local "outcast" event on March 28.

2015 dues are due! Just $20 for either individual or family - and FREE for military and students!

January 24th proclaimed as "Cenla Fly Fishing Day"

An historic moment occurred at Tuesday's meeting of the Pineville City Council. Mayor Clarence Fields proclaimed Saturday, January 24th as "Cenla Fly Fishing Day".  FYI, that's the day of the first-ever Cenla Fly Fishing Festival hosted by Kisatchie Fly Fishers at Kees Park in Pineville.  In the proclamation, Mayor Fields - himself an avid bass angler and occasional flycaster - recognized the numerous opportunities for fly fishing in central Louisiana, and the fact that many of the state's freshwater fly rod division records come from the area.  Afterwards, Mayor Fields handed a framed copy of the proclamation to KFF president, Glen 'Catch' Cormier.  Thanks to Mayor Fields and everyone on the council, especially KFF member Christy Frederic, for this great recognition!

Cenla Fly Fest - 12 days and counting!

Our first-ever "conclave" is less than 2 weeks away - Saturday, January 24th - and the list of tiers is impressive.  We also have a great lineup of speakers and several exhibitors.  On Thursday we'll post the lineup of programs, speakers, and fly tiers.  So mark your calendars for January 24 and don't miss it!