Sunday, May 20, 2018

What's happening this week - 5/20

On Monday, the Kisatchie Fly Fishers hold their monthly fly tying session at the Rapides Westside Library in Alexandria. Time is 6:30pm.  Gene Taylor will lead the group in tying the Skip Morris Panfish fly. Bring your tools, if none, the club has a few sets for use during the session. Materials are provided. Beginners are welcome. For more info, go to www.kisatchiefly.org.

On Tuesday, the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs will hold their monthly fly tying clinic. Time is 6:00pm. Bring your tools, if none there are sets for use during the session. Materials are provided.

On Thursday, the New Orleans Fly Fishers hold the 2nd of their twice-monthly fly tying sessions at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall on 444 Metairie Road. Bring your tools, if none, the club has sets for use during the session. Bring $1 for materials. For more info, go to www.neworleansflyfishers.com.

Saturday is the kickoff for the CCA STAR tournament. More on that later.

Also on Saturday, Masseys Outfitters of Baton Rouge will hold a "Kayak Demo Day" at BREC Wampold Park on University Lake in Baton Rouge. Time is 11:00am to 3:00pm. Models include Jackson, Native, Bonafide and others. Hobie products will not be available (only at their New Orleans store). Subject to weather, check their Facebook page for status.