Friday, December 16, 2016

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Here's wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas and a prosperous and healthy 2017.  Hope everyone finds something under the Christmas tree that they can put to good use, especially in pursuit of our favorite pasttime. And let's not forget that at this time of year, to pray for those who are less fortunate, for those in suffering, and for our service men and women away from their homes and families.

The club has lots of fun things in store for 2017.  Including fishing trips to the Little Missouri River and to our favorite local waters.

Since its an odd year, we won't be having our biennial Natchitoches Fishing Expo (even years only).  However, a lot of our friends are holding their own events this coming Spring, including the Cenla Fishing Expo, the Little Mo Fly Fishing Fest, and the Acadiana Fly Rodders Conlave.  Check out our Calendar for dates and details on these and all other activities.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

December 12th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, December 12, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Family Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Setting up at 6:00pm for tying and casting. Bring your tying equipment and supplies. If you don't have a vise, we'll make sure that you have one! 

Bring a friend, your fishing report and a dish.

See you then!

Monday, October 24, 2016

November 14th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, November 14, 2016
5:00pm
Westside Baptist Family Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Please note that the November meeting will begin early at 5:00pm. We'll be making poppers and need extra time for the paint to dry!

Bring your tying equipment and supplies. If you don't have a vise, we'll make sure that you have one! Materials will be provided.

Bring your rods if you want to do some casting while waiting for the paint to dry. We will also have good food. Bring something if you can.

Bring a friend, and a fishing report!

See you then!

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Toledo Bend Rendezvous - A Gathering of Fly Tiers

Twenty-eight years ago, a group of fly fishermen from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and elsewhere decided to get together for a weekend in November at North Toledo Bend State Park to fish and tie flies.  And with that, "Rendezvous" was born.  Since then, the tradition has continued and grown, with Rendezvous held the first weekend of November each year.

This year, Rendezvous will be held at North Toledo Bend State Park the weekend of November 4-5.

Rendezvous is co-sponsored by the IFFF Texas and Gulf Coast Councils, and is one of the top tying events in the country. There's no planned activities, but plenty of fly tying, food, fly casting and fishing, with only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals ($40 weekend, $20 day or night).  The activities take place at the park's group facility, which features a commercial kitchen and dining hall, and lodging available for up to 150 people in 5 heated log bunkhouses (30 beds each). There's also a heated central shower and restroom building with nice night lighting on all the sidewalks and a large main log building with A/C, picnic tables and a large barbeque trailer.

For complete details, go to the Toledo Bend Rendezvous home page

Sunday, October 9, 2016

October 10th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, October 10, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Family Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Setting up at 6:00pm for tying and casting. Bring your tying equipment and supplies. If you don't have a vise, we'll make sure that you have one!

Bring a friend, your fishing report and a snack.

See you then!

Monday, September 12, 2016

2016 Gulf Coast Fly Fair this weekend

The 2016 Gulf Coast Fly Fair will be held this Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, at the Civic Center in Ocean Springs, MS.  Hosted by the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) Gulf Coast Council, the expo features exhibitors, seminars, fly tying, casting, workshops, banquet, auction and more.  Best of all, admission is free!  In fact, many of the workshops are also free.

Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's something for everyone at the GCC Fly Fair.  For complete details, including a schedule of activities on Friday and Saturday, programs, workshops and tiers, click here to go to the Gulf Coast Fly Fair website.

For info about the IFFF Gulf Coast Council, go to www.gulfcoastfff.org.

Monday, August 22, 2016

September 12th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, September 12, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Family Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Our friend Howard Malpass of Gray Wolf Fly Shop in Shreveport will be our guest speaker. This is a program you will not want to miss!

Bring a friend, your fishing report and a snack.

See you then!

Saturday, July 30, 2016

August 8th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, August 8, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Church, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

* remember that we meet on 2nd Monday now!!

Catch Cormier will give a program on his hiking/fishing trip to Maine.

See you then!

Saturday, July 9, 2016

July 11th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, July 11, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Church, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Please note that we meet on Mondays now!!

Burley will demonstrate a new fly and how to air brush and stipple a popping bug

See you then!

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Monday June 13 meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Monday, June 13, 2016
5:30 to 6:00pm - Casting
6:30pm - Meeting Westside Baptist Church, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

 Please note new meeting date!!

 Bring your tying equipment and supplies. If you don't have a vise, we will make sure that you have one! See you then!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

CCFC approves move to 2nd Monday, summer meetings

After discussion at the April meeting, members attending the May meeting voted unanimously to move our club's meeting date from the 2nd Tuesday of each month to the 2nd Monday.  This was done to better accomodate more of our members who had a difficult time making Tuesday meetings.  Only one member had a potential problem with the move, but thinks he can work around it.

The other change approved by members is that we'll now meet 12 months of the year.  Prior to this year, the club "recessed" in June, July and August, then reconvened meetings in September.
 
Otherwise, location and time will remain the same: Westside Baptist Church Community Center at 6:30pm.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

May 10th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Church, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches

Bring your tying equipment and supplies.  If you don't have a vise, we will make sure that you have one!  We'll be tying flies for the Fishing Day on the Cane.

See you then!

Friday, April 29, 2016

Fishing Day - Saturday, May 14th

Club outing on Cane River - Shell Beach
Saturday, May 14, 2016

We'll meet early Saturday morning and fish.  Shell Beach has a boat landing, and is also a good place to launch canoes and kayaks.  Map and directions forthcoming.

At noon, we'll have grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.  Bring your own chairs and drinks.

RSVP Sunny if you plan to attend.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

April 12th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
6:30pm
Westside Baptist Church, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches 

We will meet in the building to the right of the Family Life Center.  Due to flooding in our area, the disaster relief team is housed in the FLC.  Setting up at 6:00pm for tying and good food! and Covered Dish Dinner!

Guest Speaker and Fly Demonstration by Howard Malpass and John and Mary Scarborough.  We're excited to have these friends join us for tying, food and fellowship!  Bring a friend!

Bring your tying equipment and supplies.  If you don't have a vise, we will make sure that you have one!

Bring your fishing report!

See you Tuesday

Monday, March 7, 2016

No meeting this month!

Because of the Expo, we will forego having a March meeting. See everyone in April!

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Natchitoches Fishing Expo - Sat., March 5th

The Cane Country Fly Casters are proud to host our 3rd-ever Natchitoches Fishing Expo - a celebration of Light Tackle and Fly Fishing - on Saturday, March 5th at the Natchitoches Events Center in downtown Natchitoches. Time is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is FREE!

Our biennial event offers activities for the whole family, with over 60 exhibitors and vendors, 40+ fly tiers from across the South, programs on all types of fishing (bass, crappie, saltwater, kayaking, fly fishing) as well as hands-on workshops for a nominal fee.  There's also silent auction with many one-of-a-kind items to raise money for the club's conservation projects.

The downtown Natchitoches area also offers lots of great local restaurants and unique shops.

For a complete schedule, including list of activities and programs, and links to Natchitoches area info, go to the NFE website at www.redriverfishingexpo.com

Sunday, February 7, 2016

February 9th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Westside Baptist Church, Christian Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches 
Doors open at 6:00 to set up your tying equipment.  Regular meeting will begin at 6:30.

Note: our scheduled speaker could not make it for this meeting.  We'll be discussing the upcoming Natchitoches Fishing Expo coming up on March 5th.  We'll also be tying a fly or two.

Come join us for this special treat, bring a friend!


Monday, January 11, 2016

January 12th meeting

Cane Country Fly Casters monthly meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Westside Baptist Church, Christian Life Center, Hwy 1 bypass, Natchitoches 
Doors open at 6:00 to set up your tying equipment.  Regular meeting will begin at 6:30.

On the agenda:
- Club news
- Fishing reports
- Expo updates
- Fly tying

Please don't forget Dues are Due!!  New members have already paid
$20 for single
$25 for family

As always, newcomers and guests are welcome.  See you there!