The Big Year is off to a great start! Although no submissions were received this past week, we have seen a significant increase in submission during the last half of April. It is great to see our club members getting involved with The Big Year and getting out to fish! Last week, there was some confusion regarding the identification of some sunfish species, but after further review we believe we have identified them properly, and we have made the the adjustments to the leaderboard. The fish have been more cooperative, and there's now a great opportuntiy to increase the number of species on your list! Here's the updated leaderboard as of 4/30/18:
1. David Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Rio Grande Cichlid, Pinfish, Gulf Killifish, Redear Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:19pm
2. Chuck Miller (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass) 3/1/18 @ 6:09pm
3. Brian Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Redear Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:21pm
4. Grady Johnson (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, White Crappie) 3/17/18 @ 8:17pm
5. A.J. Rosenbohm (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish) 4/2/18 @ 7:18pm
6. Jimmie Hyatt (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) 3/1/18 @ 9:28am
7. Sean Gilthorpe (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfush) 3/1/18 @ 5:05pm
8. Joe Bandera (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) 3/8/18 @ 7:11pm
9. Urbain Breaud (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill) 3/23/18 @ 7:56am
10. Bill DeCastro (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) 4/3/18 @ 8:21pm
11. Kirk Dietrich (Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish) 4/22/18 @ 12:39pm
12. Ray Baltz (Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:31am
13. Joel Hamilton (Bluegill) 4/16/18 @ 7:12pm
14. Jack Crais (Largemouth Bass) 4/21/18 @ 2:56pm
Also, just as a reminder: Please be sure to submit all CPR entries to nolaffc@gmail.com so we can track them more accurately. Remember, it isn't the size of the fish that's important, it's the diversity of fish species that will determine the winner.The time of 1st entry will be the tie-breaker (in the event it is needed). Most importantly, have fun!
The Big Year is off and running, full steam ahead! I can't wait to see everyone's catches in the upcoming months. If you haven't had the opportunity to pickup a stamped tournament ID card, please let either myself, A.J. Rosenbohm, or Jimmie Hyatt know so you can participate in The Big Year! Please take advantage of this tournament, and use it as an opportunity to catch fishes you normally don't pursue within the FFI Gulf Coast Council region.
Monday, April 30, 2018
City Park Cleanup!!! 5/12/2018
David Karcher, NOFF Member and avid angler, came up with the idea of the City Park Cleanup while fishing in the Park. |
The New Orleans Fly Fishers Club will be hosting a Cleanup in City Park on May 12th. We would like to thank David Karcher for coming up with the idea for this project. David's passion for fishing and keeping City Park clean has inspired the club to work towards this service project in City Park. We would like to invite everyone who enjoys City Park and everything it has to offer to join us for our Cleanup effort! This is a great way to give back to the community, as well as ensure City Park maintains it's excellent reputation as an premier Urban Fishery. Details of the City Park Cleanup are below:
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The NOFF City Park Cleanup will occur in the area circled above: Below the Harrison Ave. loop, across from the Frisbee Golf Course and the Quad |
Monday, April 23, 2018
The Big Year Update - 4/23/18
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Oprah must've known we were looking for new species for The Big Year!!! |
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Club President, A.J. Rosembohm, with a nice redear! |
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Joel Hamilton's Bluegill entry |
2. Chuck Miller (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass) 3/1/18 @ 6:09pm
3. Brian Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Redear Sunfish, Longear Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:21pm
4. A.J. Rosenbohm (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish ) 4/2/18 @ 7:18pm
5. Joe Bandera (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, Redear Sunfish) 3/8/18 @ 7:11pm
6. Grady Johnson (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, White Crappie) 3/17/18 @ 8:17pm
7. Jimmie Hyatt (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) 3/1/18 @ 9:28am
8. Sean Gilthorpe (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfush) 3/1/18 @ 5:05pm
9. Urbain Breaud (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill) 3/23/18 @ 7:56am
10. Bill DeCastro (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) 4/3/18 @ 8:21pm
11. Kirk Dietrich (Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Warmouth) 4/22/18 @ 12:39pm
12. Ray Baltz (Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:31am
13. Joel Hamilton (Bluegill) 4/16/18 @ 7:12pm
14. Jack Crais (Largemouth Bass) 4/21/18 @ 2:56pm
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Bill DeCastro's Redear Sunfish entry |
Remember, it isn't the size of the fish that's important, it's the diversity of fish species that will determine the winner.The time of 1st entry will be the tie-breaker (in the event it is needed). Most importantly, have fun!
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Jack Crais with his Largemouth Bass |
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Fly Swap #2 - Dry Flies
The deadline to join the Dry Fly Swap has come and passed. Here is the list of participants and their chosen fly patterns:
A.J. Rosenbohm - Adams
Bill DeCastro - Wally Wing Mayfly
Chuck Miller - Renegade
Jimmie Hyatt - Hopper
Joe Bandera - Winged Red Ant & White Latex Ant
Sean Gilthorpe - Humpy
The swap will take place on May 10th! These swaps are a great opportunity to practice fly tying skills, familiarize yourself with various patterns, and discuss various techniques with fellow fly tyers. We will be hosting various swaps throughout the year. Please let us know if you'd like to participate in future swaps. The more, the merrier!
A.J. Rosenbohm - Adams
Bill DeCastro - Wally Wing Mayfly
Chuck Miller - Renegade
Jimmie Hyatt - Hopper
Joe Bandera - Winged Red Ant & White Latex Ant
Sean Gilthorpe - Humpy
The swap will take place on May 10th! These swaps are a great opportunity to practice fly tying skills, familiarize yourself with various patterns, and discuss various techniques with fellow fly tyers. We will be hosting various swaps throughout the year. Please let us know if you'd like to participate in future swaps. The more, the merrier!
Monday, April 16, 2018
The Big Year - 4/16/18
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Grady Johnson's Longear Sunfish entry |
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Grady Johnson's White Crappie entry |
1. Chuck Miller (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Redear Sunfish, Spotted Bass) 3/1/18 @ 6:09pm
2. David Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Rio Grande Cichlid, Pinfish, Gulf Killifish) 3/2/18 @ 7:19pm3. Brian Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Redear Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:21pm
4. Grady Johnson (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Longear Sunfish, White Crappie) 3/17/18 @ 8:17pm
5. Urbain Breaud (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill) 3/23/18 @ 7:56am
6. Jimmie Hyatt (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 9:28am
7. Sean Gilthorpe (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 5:05pm
8. Joe Bandera (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/8/18 @ 7:11pm
9. Bill DeCastro (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 4/3/18 @ 8:21pm
10. Ray Baltz (Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:31am
11. A.J. Rosenbohm (Bluegill) 4/2/18 @ 7:18pm
Also, just as a reminder:
Please be sure to submit all CPR entries to nolaffc@gmail.com so we can track them more accurately.
Remember, it isn't the size of the fish that's important, it's the diversity of fish species that will determine the winner.The time of 1st entry will be the tie-breaker (in the event it is needed).Most importantly, have fun!
The Big Year is off and running, full steam ahead! I can't wait to see everyone's catches in the upcoming months. If you haven't had the opportunity to pickup a stamped tournament ID card, please let either myself, A.J. Rosenbohm, or Jimmie Hyatt know so you can participate in The Big Year! Please take advantage of this tournament, and use it as an opportunity to catch fishes you normally don't pursue within the FFI Gulf Coast Council region.
Monday, April 9, 2018
The Big Year Update - 4/9/2018
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Bill DeCastro's Bluegill |
Although the weather was less than ideal, it wasn't a complete wash. There were two anglers who managed to make their mark on the Leaderboard this past week! Bill DeCastro made his 1st entries of the tournament (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill). Chuck Miller also made a splash with is Spotted Bass entry, which puts him atop the Leaderboard, as of press time!
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Chuck Miller's Spotted Bass |
2. David Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Rio Grande Cichlid, Pinfish, Gulf Killifish) 3/2/18 @ 7:19pm
3. Brian Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Redear Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:21pm
4. Urbain Breaud (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill) 3/23/18 @ 7:56am
5. Jimmie Hyatt (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 9:28am
6. Sean Gilthorpe (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 5:05pm
7. Joe Bandera (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/8/18 @ 7:11pm
8. Grady Johnson (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:17pm
9. Bill DeCastro (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 4/3/18 @ 8:21pm
10. Ray Baltz (Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:31am
11. A.J. Rosenbohm (Bluegill) 4/2/18 @ 7:18pm
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Bill DeCastro's Largemouth Bass |
Please be sure to submit all CPR entries to nolaffc@gmail.com so we can track them more accurately.
Remember, it isn't the size of the fish that's important, it's the diversity of fish species that will determine the winner.The time of 1st entry will be the tie-breaker (in the event it is needed).Most importantly, have fun!
The Big Year is off and running, full steam ahead! I can't wait to see everyone's catches in the upcoming months. If you haven't had the opportunity to pickup a stamped tournament ID card, please let either myself, A.J. Rosenbohm, or Jimmie Hyatt know so you can participate in The Big Year! Please take advantage of this tournament, and use it as an opportunity to catch fishes you normally don't pursue within the FFI Gulf Coast Council region.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
The Big Year Update - 4/3/2018
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Brian Karcher's Redear Sunfish entry |
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A.J. Rosenbohm's Bluegill entry |
Urbain Breaud Bluegill entry |
David Karcher's Gulf Killifish entry |
2. Chuck Miller (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Redear Sunfish) 3/1/18 @ 6:09pm
3. Brian Karcher (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, Redear Sunfish) 3/2/18 @ 7:21pm
4. Urbain Breaud (Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill) 3/23/18 @ 7:56am
5. Jimmie Hyatt (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 9:28am
6. Sean Gilthorpe (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/1/18 @ 5:05pm
7. Joe Bandera (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/8/18 @ 7:11pm
8. Grady Jackson (Largemouth Bass, Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:17pm
9. Ray Baltz (Bluegill) 3/17/18 @ 8:31am
10. A.J. Rosenbohm (Bluegill) 4/2/18 @ 7:18pm
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Chuck Miller's Redear Sunfish entry |
Please be sure to submit all CPR entries to nolaffc@gmail.com so we can track them more accurately.
Remember, it isn't the size of the fish that's important, it's the diversity of fish species that will determine the winner.The time of 1st entry will be the tie-breaker (in the event it is needed).Most importantly, have fun!
David Karcher's Pinfish entry |
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