2015 Fly and Kayak Fishing Products

I attended ICAST / IFTD - the world's largest sportfishing and fly fishing trade show - a couple weeks ago in Orlando.  I've been compiling on my blog some of the new or more interesting products I saw related to fly fishing and kayak fishing.  The url is www.nonewtailstotell.blogspot.com.  The posts are compiled by category (kayaks, rods, reels, clothing, etc.).  Keep checking back as new categories are added... should be completed by early August.  Hope this provides some interest - maybe even excitement - to KFF members as you ponder items for your Santa list this Christmas.

No New Tails to Tell

July 20 general meeting, July newsletter

The next meeting of the Kisatchie Fly Fishers will be on Monday, July 20 at the Rapides Westside Library in Alexandria. Time is 6:30pm. The public is welcome, so bring a guest if you can.

Please note: there is -no- fly tying session this month. We’ve moved the general meeting from the usual 4th Monday date to the 3rd Monday. This is due to the library’s Summer Book Sale the last week. 

For this meeting, we’ll have Burley Johnson and possibly other members of our neighboring club - the Cane Country Fly Casters in Natchitoches - who will make a special presentation to our club. Also, Catch Cormier will give a brief recap of some of the new products he saw and tested at last week’s ICAST trade show in Orlando.

Also: the July, 2015 issue of our newsletter, Leaders and Lines, is now available online in PDF format (901kb). Click here to download.

ALBC 30th Youth Tournament - August 1st

Association of Louisiana Bass Clubs
30th Annual Youth Tournament
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Cotile Lake Recreation Area

Ages: 3-8 and 9-14
Entry fee: $5 per child includes t-shirt plus hamburger and RC Cola compliments of Burger King and Cenla Beverage Co.
Fishing times: safe daylight to 10:30am


Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each age group for each species: bass, bream, white perch. Free Zebco Rod and Reel to first 500 entries. Drawing for 8 bicycles donated by Academy Outdoors.

To enter, click on image, print it out, then mail to Sayes Office Supply, 7603 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302. Mail entries must be received by July 25th. Onsite entries day of the tournament also accepted.

2015 NLFF Masters Series ft. Davy Wotton - July 25

North Louisiana Fly Fishers - 3rd Annual Masters Series
"A Day with Davy Wotton - Mastering the Nymph"

Saturday, July 25, 2015
9:00am to 5:00pm
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend, Bossier City, Louisiana
Cost: $35 per person (includes lunch, coffee, drinks, etc)

Registration for this event is now open. Pre-registration required as seats limited to 75 participants (see form link below).  This is a great event, with something for all levels of fly anglers from beginners to experts.  Held at the beautiful Red River Refuge complex overlooking Lake Caroline. Seats often fill up weeks in advance, so register asap!

Click here for more details in PDF format.

Click here for registration form including details of the seminar.

Contraband Conclave - August 22nd

11th Contraband Fly Fishing Expo
Saturday, August 22, 2015
8:30am - 4:00pm
PPG Porter Hall, 2250 Prater Road, Westlake
FREE ADMISSION
Hosted by the Contraband Fly Casters, Tom Nixon Chapter

Fly Tying, Casting Demos, Lure Exhibits, Auctions / Raffles, Food and Refreshments, Equipment Displays and more!  Public invited. 

Also, the drawing for their Kayak Raffle.  Tickets will be sold during the event up until the drawing.

For more details, go to www.contrabandflycasters.net or contact Warren Landry (337) 853-7755.

June 22nd meeting

Our next general meeting will be Monday, June 22, at the Rapides Westside Library in Alexandria.  Time is 6:30pm.  Guests are welcome.

On the agenda:
- recap of the CCA Cenla banquet where KFF made a big splash!
- recap of this past weekend's rod building workshop (and hopefully updates from the builders)
- club logo on hats and shirts
- fishing reports
- video "Lefty Kreh on Fly Casting" followed by discussion

See you there!

June 15 fly tying

Our next fly tying session will be Monday, June 15, at the Rapides Westside Libary in Alexandria. Time is 6:30pm.

For this session, Carlton Townsend will demonstrate the Davy Wotton white tail midge. Bring your tools if you have some, if not, the club has a few sets for use during these sessions. Materials will be provided.

Also, Morris Hauck will have tickets for the CCA Cenla banquet on Thursday.  We'll also discuss the June 20th rod building clinic, and upcoming meetings.

CCA Cenla Banquet next Thursday, June 18

CCA Cenla Chapter Banquet 
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Riverfront Center, Alexandria
Doors open 5:30pm, dinner 7:00pm, auction 8:00pm

Update: KFF has a table reserved for 8 seats.  If you wish to have a seat, please contact Catch Cormier at catch@laflyfish.com or 318-793-5855.  It includes admission, dinner, 1-year membership in CCA, and open bar.  Also, live auction, raffles, silent auction.  ALSO:  tickets will be available at the June 22 fly tying.

Kisatchie Fly Fishers will be making a donation to this event - special thanks to Roger Breedlove, Paul Wallace, Morris Hauck and others for their contributions.