We mentioned that September is a month of transition in our weather, and our fisheries. It's also a very busy month for regional activities. Louisiana fly anglers have an opportunity to: demonstrate their tying and favorite patterns, watch other tiers from across the region or country, learn about coastal fisheries, teach kids and even adults about fly casting or tying basics, and/or participate in a fly fishing tournament.
Saturday, September 14th
9am - 4pm
Natchitoches Chamber Building
716 Second St, Natchitoches, LA
This event is being hosted by the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tiers, an independent group of fly tiers from the four corners region. This event is free and open to the public. Many of the top tiers from across the region will be on hand to demonstrate a wide range of patterns.
According to Mike Hawkins, there's room for more tiers - contact Mike at flyfish.hawk@gmail.com.
FFI Fly Tying Group Rendezvous
Friday-Saturday, September 27-28
Springlake Event Center
Farmers Branch, Texas, TX
We provided details of the FTG Rendezvous on our August 28th post. Browse down to check it out.
Friday, September 27th
10am - 3pm
Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans
Free admission but pre-registration required
The American Saltwater Guides Association will host their third Fisheries Science Symposium at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. It will feature a comprehensive lineup of guest speakers and presentations focused on current events, research and management updates for iconic Gulf species like redfish and jack crevalle. They'll also take a peak at artificial intelligence and it's use in the future of fisheries data.
Over the past year, ASGA was a partner with the FFI Gulf Coast Council and other allies in the battle to get sensible new regulations for red drum, speckled trout, and menhaden here in Louisiana.
While the event is free, there's a maximum capacity and a deadline of Tuesday, September 17th to register. For more info and to register, CLICK HERE.
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Saturday, September 28th
Venues: Baton Rouge, Minden, Woodworth, Monroe
Free admission!
National Hunting and Fishing Day is celebrated nationwide the 4th Saturday of September. The day recognizes the contributions of America's hunters, anglers, and other outdoors enthusiasts. Here in Louisiana, NHF Day is celebrated annually at four venues - Bodcau (Haughton), Bayou Black (Monroe), Waddill (Baton Rouge), and Woodworth. Activities including archery, canoeing, fishery, target shooting, outdoor games, live animal exhibits, educational displays, and more. Many of the activities are geared towards youth and family.
The Waddill and Woodworth venues feature fly fishing, casting and tying thanks to the Red Stick Fly Fishers and Kistachie Fly Fishers, respectively.
Admission to each venue is free for all ages. Time varies depending on location, but its usually 8:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm. For more details, go to www.wlf.louisiana.gov.
Saturday, September 28th
Weigh-in: No Wake Outfitters
1926 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA
Registration: $20
New Orleans Fly Fishers Club will host their 15th annual Rio Grande Rumble Fly Fishing Rodeo. The target species is the invasive and wary Rio Grande cichlid. Categories are Longest and Most. Fishing starts at 6:52am and ends at 12:30pm. Participants are usually treated to lunch before the awards ceremony begins.
Pre-registration is available on the NOFFC website. Anglers can also register the morning of the tournament at No Wake Outfitters. For complete details, and to pre-register, go to www.neworleansflyfishers.com.