The First Ever New Orleans Rio Grande Rodeo was a great success!
A great time was had by all at the first ever New Orleans Rio Grande Rodeo today. We had a beautiful day and many Rios were caught. There were 25 anglers in attendance representing four Louisiana clubs; Red Stick Fly Fishers, Contraband Fly Casters, North Louisiana Fly Fishers and New Orleans Fly Fishers. New friends were made and the fishing stories were outrageous! The attendees enjoyed mouth watering shrimp, catfish, oyster, roast beef and ham & cheese poboys for lunch.
The winners were:
- Emmitt Simmons (RSFF) - 1st place with a 9 ½” Rio. He won the 1st place plaque and a Battenkill Large Arbor Reel.
- Fred Hannie (Contraband) - 2nd place with an 8 ¼” Rio. He won a TFO Bug Launcher Fly Rod.
- Dirk Burton (RSFF) –3rd place (tie) with an 8” Rio. He won a Orvis Safe Passage Reel and Gear Case
- Shelton Thames (NOFF) - 3rd place (tie) with an 8” Rio. He won Orvis Wonderline Generation 3 Fly Line.
Special thanks to:
Jarid Malone of Orvis of Baton Rouge for donating the Battenkill Large Arbor Reel, Orvis Safe Passage Reel and Gear Case and Wonderline Generation 3 Fly Line. Also everyone who attended received a $25 off coupon for a $50 or more purchase.
Tom Jindra of Temple Fork Outfitters for donating the Bug Launcher Fly rod.
Fred Hannie and Contraband Fly Casters for donating the gorgeous plaque for the first place Angler/Club.
New Orleans Fly Fishers for providing the delicious lunch from the Short Stop sandwich shop, drinks and snacks.
