Next Membership Meeting: Monday, May 13 th, 7:00PM at LRCE. Louisiana Resource Center for Education (LRCE) , 7-9 PM

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1 April 2013 The Red Letter Next Membership Meeting: Monday, May 13 th, 7:00PM at LRCE. Louisiana Resource Center for Education (LRCE) , 7-9 PM Next Fly Tying Meeting: Monday, May 27th, 7:00PM at BASS PRO DENHAM SPRINGS, LA

2 Above taken at Red Stick Day, March 2012, LDWF Education Center A great example of why we volunteer!!! Red Stick Fly Fishers (RSFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of fly fishing, conservation and outdoor ethics. Programs are held the second Monday of each month at our Temporary Meeting Location: Louisiana Resource Center for Education (LRCE) , 7-9 PM Located in the old Louisiana Office Supply at 5550 Florida Blvd. Adjacent to the 14 story white building formerly known as Republic Tower. The side street is Cloud Drive. Parking and entrance is behind the building. As a landmark, Fleur-De-Lis Pizza is on the corner of Cloud Drive and Government Street. Fly tying is held the fourth Monday of each month, except December. The location currently alternates between Orvis, Cabela s in Gonzales and Bass Pro Shop in Denham Springs. These events also begin at 7:00 pm. Dues are $25 for individuals or families, free for students. RSFF is affiliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Gulf Coast Council. Submissions to The Red Letter must be received by the Editor no later than the first Monday of each month. Correspondence or club information can be obtained through the club web site, or by (see last page for member contacts), or by regular mail at: RSFF PO Box 3761 Baton Rouge, La

3 May 13 Program - Nick Ross, San Juan Angler Fly Shop Nick was born and raised in Pueblo, CO and grew up fly fishing the Arkansas, South Platte, and various other Southern Colorado high desert creeks and high elevation lakes. He works for the San Juan Angler Fly Shop in Durango, CO and has guided on the San Juan River and other local waters in his home state of Colorado, as well as in Montana and even Alaska. So what does a guy like Nick do for fun, you might ask? When the tension gets too high and he needs to get away from it all, he just takes a vacation in saltier climates such as in Belize or the Florida Keys where permit are his favorite fly rod quarry. Please join us as he shares his greatest adventures and the highlights of his enviable career on Monday, May 13. Presentation begins at 7:00PM, May 13 LRCE Building, 5550 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA RSFF Fly Tying When: Monday, May 27 th 7PM TO 9PM Where: Bass Pro Denham Springs, LA Fly Tying at Bass Pro Fat Head Minnow Our next "Fourth Monday Fly Tying" session will be held at Bass Pro in Denham Springs on Monday, May 27th. Our featured tier will be Jeff Denig who will demonstrate the Fat Head Minnow. The Fat Head Minnow is a surface to thin water fly designed to push a lot of water and elicit strikes not unlike a Zara Spook or Floating Fat Head Corky Minnow. Tier s that have Flexament or UV Cure Soft Liquid are encouraged to bring them as they are an integral part of the fly.

4 Orvis offering Free Fly Fishing 101, 201 Clinics Our club sponsors at Orvis - Baton Rouge are offering FREE Fly Fishing 101 and Fly Fishing 201 clinics on selected Saturdays during the months of April, May, and part of June. No fee, but registration is required. To register, contact Alex Beane (225) The Fly Fishing 101 course is a one day, 2 hour clinic designed to introduce the basics of fly fishing and fly casting. It will consist of two parts - one hour of casting instruction and one hour of rigging. Other basics will be discussed. And in addition, once instruction is completed, each attendee will receive in-store savings on purchase of Orvis products. Additionally, each group attendee will receive a certificate for a FREE Trout Unlimited membership and a FREE membership to the Federation of Fly Fishers a $70 value. Dates for the 101 course are April 20, April 27, May 4, May 18, May 25, June 8. The Fly Fishing 201 course is conducted on the water, with a lower instructor/student ratio. The main thrust of the 201 course is getting those interested in taking the next step in fly fishing on the water at a local location where they will get real life experience in applying fly fishing basics to catching fish. Dates for the 201 course are June 1 and June 15. RSFF to participate in Orvis Days May 4th Come to Orvis in Perkins-Rowe on Saturday, May 4, 2013, and enjoy a host of activities. Our club will be tying flies and talking about local fishing opportunities. Also, new local Orvis-endorsed guide Lucas Brissett will be doing a presentation on fly fishing for reds in the Louisiana marsh, as well as tying some of his favorite redfish patterns. Also on the agenda are Blake LeBlanc with Wildlife and Fisheries who will talk about the state's voluntary Catch and Release Tagging program, Bob Boese of Lafayette and Acadiana Fly Rodders will tie his favorite Bass Flies, and Coaltion to Restore Coastal Louisiana will be on hand to discuss marsh restoration, mangrove plantings and other great activities to save our marsh. For a complete list of activities, go to the Orvis Baton Rouge webpage. or contact Alex Beane (225)

5 Natchitoches Fishing Expo on May 4th Anyone looking for a change of scenery the weekend of Saturday, May 4, then hilly Natchitoches is the place to be for great freshwater fishing opportunities, and to take in the 1st-ever "Natchitoches Fishing Expo" sponsored by our friends with Cane Country Fly Casters club. Held at the Prather Coliseum and Pond on the campus of Northwestern State University, the time is 8:30am to 5:00pm. This event features both conventional and fly fishing, and also has special activities for the Ladies including cooking class and artistry (require registration). There'll be 35+ fly tiers and 35+ vendors on hand. There's also kayak demos by Pack and Paddle. Speakers include bass pro Judy Wong, fly fishing expert Pete Cooper, kayak fishing by Catch Cormier, fly casting by Keith Richards and Bob Tabbert, crappie fishing by pro Denis North and much more. For details, including schedule and list of tiers, go to RSFF Spring Catch-n-Eat Fri May 17 Sun May 19, 2013 Highway 1 corridor (map) Red Stick Fly Fishers -annual spring marsh fishing trip Friday evening gathering at local restaurant (optional) Saturday evening gathering and fish/shrimp/veggie fry - Golden Meadow Must be member of RSFF or other fly fishing club to participate For details, go to Grand Isle Weekend When: Jun 28 30, 2013 Where: Blue Dolphin Inn, Grand Isle, LA (map) Description: Grand Isle Fly Fishing Weekend Friday-Sunday, June 28-30, 2013 A great tradition since the Red Stick and Acadiana fly fishing clubs hold their annual Grand Isle surf fishing trip joined by members of other FFF clubs in Louisiana and Mississippi. Check rsff.org website for details.

6 RSFF Board Position home work/cell address Greg Brignac President Dan Weber Past President Gary Parrish Vice President Ron Braud Treasurer Jeff Denig Editor Mike LaFleur Secretary Glen Cormier Events Emmitt Simmons Coldwater Pete Bongiovani Fly Tying Randy Leonpacher Saltwater Bill Brown Membership Roger del Rio Conservation Dugan Sabins Education/Programs Jack Lithgoe Warm water Friends of RSFF, Please support our club sponsors! Cabela's - Gonzales, LA All outdoors. St Croix, Sage, Ross, Cabela's own fly rods and reels, fly tying materials, lines and accessories. Green Trout Fly Shop N. Range Ave. Denham Springs, La. (Located in Seldom Seen Antiques). or Specializing in TFO products, Teeny fly lines, warm water flies and accessories. A Bayou Runs Thru It - PO Box 1062, Broussard, LA 70518, (337) , Jerome & Dena Hebert - Custom Flies, Wildlife & Game Fish Art. Backpacker Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, (225) , Camping, canoes, kayaks, outdoor clothing. Bass Pro Shops - Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) All outdoors. Sage, Bass Pro, Redington, TFO fly rods, reels, fly tying materials, lines and accessories. Free fly tying class every 4th Saturday. Fish With Rich Guide Service - Capt. Rich Waldner, New Orleans, La, (504) , Fly fishing for reds and specks in the Southeast Louisiana Marsh Louisiana Fly Fishing Louisiana's online fly fishing resource since Check the LFF Calendar and Forum for all events related to fly fishing and kayak fishing in Louisiana and the region. Louisiana Sportsman Magazine PO Box 1199, Boutte, LA, (504) , Louisiana's premier outdoors magazine and online resource. Temple Fork Outfitters Makers of affordable quality fly fishing products.