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Bluegill and Crappie (Sac-a-lait) are loving the Crappie Candy in S.E. Louisiana!

Mr. Walt Holman - January 8, 1930 - March 22, 2015

We are saddened to learn that Walt Holman passed away yesterday morning. Although he lived in Madison, Alabama, Walt was born in Louisiana, and frequently came "home" with his lovely wife Gennie to enjoy the good food and great redfishing, as well as participate as a guest tier at events such as the Red Stick Fly Fishers conclaves where he was an annual fixture. Walt served in the U.S. Navy, later attended Auburn University where he was a member of the Auburn football team, and earned a degree in engineering. He took up tying after coming to the conclusion that he could make baits for a lot cheaper than what he bought at the store, just by using cork, wood and feathers and a few basic carpentry tools in his shop. Walt would go on to share his innovation... he was highly influential to many fly tiers across the country, including several Louisiana tiers who have since emulated his mastery of balsa flies. It's from Walt that several of us learned how to tie his foil covered poppers which have been so effective for bass and speckled trout (pictured is one of Walt's famous foil poppers). In addition to the events here in Louisiana, Walt and his wife Gennie were annual participants at Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Southern and Southeastern conclaves. His craftsmanship was as much art as it was design and execution. His donations of flies for various events have raised thousands of dollars over the course of three decades for clubs and councils. For his contributions to the art of the sport, Walt was recognized three times as FFF Southeastern Council "Fly Tier of the Year" as well as the 2013 FFF Buzz Buszek Award winner (lifetime recognition in fly tying achievement). His legacy of tying was only equaled by his legacy for teaching others. Walt was 84 years young, and will be greatly missed.

Written By: Glen "Catch" Cormier  www.laflyfish.com




27th Annual Red Stick Conclave!

27th annual Red Stick Conclave
Hosted by Red Stick Fly Fishers of Baton Rouge
Saturday, March 7, 2015
8:30am - 4:00pm
LDWF Waddill Outdoors Center, 4142 N. Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
FREE admission!

Seminars, fly tying demonstrations by some of the Gulf Coast's top tiers, casting clinics, kayak demos, on-site fishing, food and raffles

Programs:
Stephen Robert - Microfishing
Larry Offner - Rios Revisited
Jim Wright - Coldwater Trout on the Lower Mountain Fork, Orvis new products
Chuck Fisk - Fishing on the Emerald Gulf Coast
Roger del Rio - Casting Basics, Advanced Casting

Fly tiers include: Fred Hannie, Marc Pinsel, Nathaneal Fickett, Kyle Moppert, Dirk Burton, Ted Cabali, Mike Jackson, Ray Boudreaux (a few more to come)

Kayak demos by Backpacker featuring the latest boats from Hobie, Wilderness Systems, Perception and others.

$6 Jambalaya lunch by award-winning jambalaya cook J.D. Scortino
Coffee, donuts, soft drinks, water - no cost, courtesy of RSFF

Many great raffle and Gamblers Draw items, some one-of-a-kind!

For more info, go to their website at www.rsff.org or contact RSFF Conclave Chairman Emmitt Simmons at elsimmons(at)cox.net

28th Annual Acadiana Conclave

28th Annual Acadiana Conclave
Saturday, February 28, 2015
8:30am to 3:00pm
Grace Presbyterian Church Hall, 518 Roselawn Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Hosted by the Acadiana Fly Rodders, Dennis Vidrine Chapter
Activities include:
- casting demos by renowned certified casting instructors
- fly tying demonstrations
- seminars
- vendors
- drawings for a chance to win from a wide variety of fly fishing and fishing-related items

Conclave Schedule:
8:30am - Registration and doors open, coffee and donuts
9:00am - fly tying and equipment demos begin
9:00am - Keith Richard and Robert Tabbert (IFFF-MCIs) - "Correcting Common Casting Errors"
11:00am - Individual Casting InstructionView blog
12:00pm - Kyle Moppert - "IFFF Gulf Coast Council Update and BSA Activities"
12:00pm - Lunch (chili dogs - $5)
12:30pm - Auction
1:00pm - Dr. Norm Crisp - "Fly Fishing in Chile"
2:00pm - Jerry Iverson - "In Search of the Illusive Tarpon"
3:00pm - fly tying and other activities end

Ultralight Forum!

If you like fishing with a 000 to a 4 weight fly rod be sure and check out our "Ultralight Fly Fishing Forum.  "There ain't nothing like a stump knocker bluegill on a 3 weight!" (Flip Pallot)

The first-ever Cenla Fly Fishing Festival!

This event features many of common aspects of conclaves: seminars, fly tying demonstrations, casting demos, basic instruction, exhibitors, raffles and/or silent auction, food and more. A schedule of activities, list of speakers, fly tiers and exhibitors, and other details of the Cenla Fly Fest can be found at the club's website at www.kisatchiefly.org.



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Sad News... The Passing of Jerome E. Hebert

LAFAYETTE - Jerome Ernest Hebert, born in New Orleans, LA on August 2, 1971, passed away Friday November 7, 2014 at his residence in Broussard. Jerome attended the Morris School for boys in Searcy, Arkansas and graduated from Acadiana High School and Lafayette Regional Technical College in Graphic Arts.

Jerome was employed as a pressman by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser from 1995 to 2005. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a talented artist, accomplished Fly Tyer and member of the Federation of Fly Fishers, the Gulf Coast Council (IFFF), and the Red Stick Fly Fishers Club in Baton Rouge. Jerome also participated in the International Fly Fishing Fair in West Yellowstone, Montana in 2013. He recently published a Fly Tying Manual. Jerome mastered the art of crocheting from his maternal great grandmother Agnes Gauthier and created heirloom afghans, scarves and hats for his family members. He was a gentle man, loving son, devoted husband, beloved brother and uncle. Jerome was a volunteer member of the Henderson Fire Department and a Reserve Officer of the Breaux Bridge Police Department. Jerome was also a chaplain and involved in Prison Ministry.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 19 years, Dena Roy Hebert, his parents Natalie Bienvenu and Stephen Hebert. Four brothers, Zerben Hebert USN (Konekeo), Edward Hebert USN (Christina) Charles Hebert (Amy), Anthony Hebert (Lexi), one sister Sarah Crawford (Erich). Grandmothers Gertrude G Bienvenu and Olga T Hebert. Mother in Law Catherine Roy, Sisters in Law Roslen Mack (Doug), Jenny Monsey (James,) Brothers in Law David Roy and Donnie Roy. Nineteen nephews and nieces, Reagan and Andrew Crawford; Rhett, Sodhi , Jackson, Zerben, Rock, Spencer, Gunner, Kalli, Ava, Zoe, and Cale Hebert; Alexandra and Samantha Mack; Sierra, Isaac, Elijah, and Loralei Monsey.

A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille. Pastor Nick Carroll with Our Savior's Church, will officiate the services. Jodi Bollich, organist and soloist, will sing for the services, "Amazing Grace," "I Can Only Imagine" and "On Eagles' Wings."

Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.

A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Location.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will continue on Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of services.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com

Martin & Castille - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311

The North Toledo Bend Rendezvous - Friday Oct. 31st thru Sunday. Nov.2

The GCC, along with the Texas Council of the IFFF, annually co-sponsors the "North Toledo Bend Rendezvous".  Held the first weekend of November at North Toledo Bend State Park near Zwolle, LA, the 2013 Rendezvous was the 25th anniversary (since 1989) of this gathering of fly tyers representing fly fishing clubs from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and beyond.  With no planned activities, but plenty of fly tying, food, fly casting instruction and fly fishing, and with only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals, the North Toledo Bend Rendezvous remains one of the top tying events held each year in the U.S.A.

http://pages.suddenlink.net/w/Rendez/indexR.html

If you have never attended the North Toledo Bend Rendezvous or haven't been in a while, your are hereby invited to attend... Hey, we haven't gathered on the shores of Toledo Bend and thrown this party for 26 years for nothing!!! We have a great time, and it is your chance to sit down and tie flies with some of the very best tyers in the Deep South! No matter if you are  beginner to tying or a master of this craft, you will learn a lot (or at least have fun tying with your friends &/or teaching others), and you will have fun!

Hook Kids On Fishing - November 1, 2014

Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Conclave - October 3 - 5, 2014

Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR.

Show hours: Fri-Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm.

$10 per day, $5 under 18.

Workshops and some activities extra.

Programs: fly tying, casting clinics, exhibitors, youth and women's activities & more!

Sponsored by the IFFF Southern Council. Website: www.southerncouncilfff.org.

Gulf Coast FLY FAIR

Sept. 12/13, 2014

   Ocean Springs Civic Center 

3730 Bienville Blvd.

Sponsored by

The Gulf Coast Council 

International Federation of Fly Fishers

FREE ADMISSION - FREE BEGINNER CLASSES - FREE CASTING LESSONS - FREE TYING DEMONSTRATIONS - FREE PRESENTATIONS

 

Auctions & Raffles for rods, reels, equipment and artwork with 50% of the proceeds donated to the USM - Gulf Coast Research Lab

If you have ever thought about learning to fly fish in Salt Water, Warm Water or Cold Water, or improving your skills, then this is your opportunity to learn from many of the best instructors in the country – FOR FREE!

Programs on tarpon, stripers, redfish, speckled trout, how fish see, and much, much more...

Casting Instructors include:

Head of IFFF Casting Board of Governors

4 Master Casting Instructors

5+ Certified Casting Instructors

Fly Shops from three states

                  Outdoors Vendors                 

Fly Tying Demonstrations by many of the best fly tiers in 5 states      

Programs for Scouts

More information, classes and schedules coming soon go to: gulfcoastifff.blogspot.com

How 'bout that!

Ride the Bull 2014

Attached below is a photo taken by my good friend Catch Cormier early this morning at The Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Tournament...  The largest kayak fishing rodeo in the world!

Ho-ly Crap!  Over 700 participants on the water!

Contraband Fly Casters Fly Fishing Expo!