We often think of late Winter and Spring as prime time for fly fishing events. But here in the South, Fall can be just as active. Here are some activities taking place in the next three months of interest to GCC members.
Sept. 20 – Flies & Pies Fly Tying Event, Natchitoches. Casual fly tying event hosted by the ArkLaTexOma Fly Tiers. It’s the same weekend as the world famous Meat Pie Festival so there’ll be plenty of activities for non-fishing person in your life (if they come along). For more info, go to www.arklatexomaflytyers.com.
Sept. 25 – 27 – FFI FlyFest, Grand Rapids MI. Fly Fishers International will hold their first in-person event since 2019, featuring seminars, workshops, vendors and exhibitors, and some of the top fly fishing experts and tiers from across the country. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. For more info, go to www.flyfishersinternational.org/FlyFest.
Sept. 27 – National Hunting and Fishing Day. NHFD is recognized by Congress as the last Saturday in September each year. Several states hold festivities, including Louisiana. LDWF holds celebrations at four venues statewide. Admission is free. There are hands-on activities for all ages, plus exhibits, food, and more. The Woodworth and Baton Rouge venues have fly fishing and fly tying supported by local clubs. For details, go to www.wlf.louisiana.gov.
Oct. 4 – Rio Grande Rumble. Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishers, it’s the oldest freshwater fly fishing tournament in the South. The target species is the rio grande perch, the only cichlid native to the United States, but an invasive to Louisiana. Pre-registration is now open, and onsite registration is available. Weigh-in and other activities will be held at No Wake Outfitters in Metairie. For details and to pre-register, visit the NOFFC website at www.neworleansflyfishers.com
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 – Toledo Bend Rendezvous, North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA. A tradition for over three decades, fly tiers and other fly fishing enthusiasts from across several states – along with their families – gather for a casual weekend of fly tying and fishing with only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals. Some are members of clubs, some are not. Rendezvous is open to all!
There are no organized activities. Everyone is welcome to come fish, tie flies, watch some of the region’s top tiers, or tie themselves. You can come for the day or the entire weekend. If you come as a family, the rate for the entire weekend for the whole family or individual is just $40 which includes lodging. For one night lodging, the fee is $20 and for day only the fee is $10. For details, go to the Toledo Bend Rendezvous website at flycasting.bravesites.com.
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To keep up with all these events, please routinely check our Calendar Page, or follow us on Facebook. If your club has an event open to the public, send us the details and we’ll add to the Calendar and promote here.
