All month — CCA STAR Tournament. Runs through Labor Day (Sept. 3). Fly Fishing East and West Divisions for heaviest speckled trout. Also, a consolation drawing at the end of the tournament for all trout weighed in the Fly Division.
For details, go to www.ccastar.com.
June 2 — First annual False Casters Redfish Tournament, Sweetwater Marina, Delacroix. This catch-photo-and-release fly-fishing event was rescheduled to this date. Open to the public. You may fish from boat or kayak. Largest total length of three redfish. No entry fee, $30 optional calcutta. For more info, go to www.laflyfish.com or contact Capt. Tristan Daire at 985-630-3892.
June 2, 16, 23 — Fly Fishing 101, hosted by Orvis and the Federation of Fly Fishers, 7601 Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge. Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. No cost. Each course is a one-day, two-hour clinic covering basics of fly fishing and fly casting. Includes $25 coupon and free membership in FFF. Registration required; call Alex at 225-757-7286.
June 22-24 — Grand Isle Fly Fishers Weekend at Grand Isle, La. This event is open to members of Louisiana and Mississippi fly-fishing clubs. Pre-registration required. Cost of $85 includes two meals and lodging for two nights. For details, go to www.rsff.org or contact Randy Leonpacher at 225-769-1895.
