September 18th fly tying

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, September 18, 2017
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

This month Dan Fromme will be leading us in tying the Green Caddis Larvae. Bring your tying tools, if none, the club has sets to use during session.  Materials will be provided. 
Here are the ingredients:

Hook - Dairiki 125 size 16 emerger hook
Zap A Gap
Round leaf free wire - .015 gauge
Thread - Dark brown-70 denier ultra thread
Ultra Wire - brassie-chartreuese
Dubbing Front - Awesome possum dubbing -olive
Dubbing Back - Awesome possum dubbing -brown

** Bring your standard fly tying equipment plus a bodkin and a small wire brush

For a video on tying the fly, along with some interesting observations on caddis larvae, click here.

As always, beginners are welcome!

Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair - Sept. 15-16

2017 Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair
September 15-16, 2017
Ocean Springs Civic Center
3730 Bienville Blvd.,  Ocean Springs, MS
FREE admission!

Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Council - Fly Fishers International (FFI). The Gulf Coast Fly Fair features free presentations, casting lessons, beginner classes, tying demonstrations, auctions and raffles, and more. And best of all, it's FREE!

For those looking to improve their fly casting skills, the GCC Fair offers the largest contingent of FFI Certified and Master Certified instructors of any event on the Gulf Coast.  Also, Boy and Girl Scouts have the opportunity to work on their Fly Fishing Merit Badge.

The Friday night casual buffet and Awards Dinner will be held also at the OSCC. It will feature an auction rich with prizes including art, fly tackle, guided trips, award winning fly plates, and much more. Along with the day raffles, proceeds will benefit the Gulf Coast Marine Research Lab, and conservation projects within the council boundaries of Louisiana, Mississippi, south Alabama and Florida panhandle.

Kisatchie Fly Fishers is a member of the FFI Gulf Coast Council.  We highly encourage our members to take in the largest fly fishing show on the Gulf Coast.

More details - including a schedule of events and programs - can be found at www.gulfcoastfff.org. 

August 28 general meeting

KFF monthly general meeting
Monday, August 28, 2017
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

You do -NOT- want to miss this meeting!  Roger Breedlove is generously donating several of his rods and a half dozen reels to the club.  Need a fly rod or reel, or both?  Here's your chance to get one at a great bargain - and raise a few bucks for the club.  Also, fall fishing is almost here and we'll talk about where to go.

As always, our meetings are open to the public. Bring a friend!

August 21st fly tying

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, August 21, 2017
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

This month Dan Fromme will be leading us in tying the Red Annelid. Created by John Gordon, this fly is a staple for fishing the San Juan River in New Mexico. But it's also a great fly for all western trout waters and even for bream here at home. It imitates a tiny worm, but could also imitate certain midge larvae.

Bring your fly tying tools. If none, the club has a few sets for use during these sessions. Materials are provided.

As always, you do NOT need to be a club member to attend.  Beginners are welcome!

Contraband Fly Fishing Expo - August 19th

On Saturday, August 19th our friends in the Lake Charles club will hold their annual fly fishing expo, or conclave.  The event is free and open to the public.  We encourage club members and other fly anglers in central Louisiana to attend, to meet other fly anglers and learn more about various aspects of our sport.

Summer Workshop recap

Our club held it's annual Summer Workshop this past Saturday and once again, it was a big success. Seventeen members were able to make it and got to enjoy and learn from Chris Morris of Little Rock, owner of Arkansas Drift guide service and guide on the Little Red River near Heber Springs. 

Chris, a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor, started the day with casting clinic. Although cut a bit short by the rain, we learned several new techniques for improving our casting.  Later we moved inside where Chris gave a slideshow on fishing the Little Red for rainbow and brown trout under various conditions. 

After a short break, Chris took to the vise and demonstrated several of his favorite fly patterns, ranging from simple nymphs to big streamers for larger fish.  Again, the presentation was very entertaining and enlightening.

The Little Red is about 6 hours away from Alexandria.  If you're looking for a trip on this great tailwater fishery, with a great guide, check out Chris' website at www.arkansasdrift.com

July 24th meeting - What's New for 2018

KFF monthly general meeting
Monday, July 24, 2017
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

Once again, Glen Cormier attended the Fly Tackle Dealer / ICAST trade show earlier this month and has lots of new products to report on.  He'll give us a slide presentation on "New Products for 2018" covering fly fishing, kayak fishing and accessories. He'll also give us a "State of the Sport" summary  giving the latest stats and trends in fly fishing. 

Also, this is the last meeting before our Summer Workshop with Chris Morris.  We'll go over final details.

As always, our meetings are open to the public. Bring a friend!

July 17th fly tying

KFF monthly fly tying session
Monday, July 17, 2017
6:30pm
Rapides Westside Library, 5416 Provine, Alexandria

Something different this month for our tying session.  Pack and Paddle in Lafayette is expanding their fly fishing section to carry tying supplies and materials.  John Williams has asked us to give him a list of the most often needed materials we use so he can keep those in stock.  We'll discuss and prioritize materials for the list. 

Also, with the upcoming North Louisiana Fly Fishers Masters Series this Saturday, July 22nd, in Bossier City, we'll be selling the last allotment of our tickets at this meeting.

Also, we'll be distributing the first shipment of popping bugs made by club members via special order. Some of the bugs are still on backorder, but we have enough to keep the bream happy for now!

See everyone Monday night!