16 Days – 5 States – 2600 Miles – Florida & Louisiana
This is the Fly Fishing Roadtrip of the year!
Our GOAL is simple. We want to meet you as we fish our way through the saltwater seeking Redfish on the Rip and Hopper’s Adventure REDFISH ROADIE 2019!
Our plan is to meet up with as many anglers as possible, fish new water, and prove that it doesn’t take a fortune to get out and catch fish while making new fishy friends! We believe that fly fishing is inclusive and welcoming. We also believe in shopping small and introducing new people to the sport we love!
Join us for one of our co-ed community events and test for the FFI Bronze Casting Challenge!
The trip consists of both fishing days and co-ed community events.
ALL COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE SPONSORED BY FLY FISHERS INTERNATIONAL – OPEN TO ALL – AND COMPLETELY FREE!
We will be happily showing off the fun FFI Bronze Casting Challenge at these events. For those interested, we will run through and practice the different skills needed to pass this challenge. If you’re interested in testing for the Bronze challenge, we are qualified to judge you for the completion of this challenge!
The challenge and skills can be found here: FFI Bronze Casting Challenge
COMMUNITY EVENT SCHEDULE:
We have four Co-Ed Community Nights, three in Florida and the fourth in New Orleans! That’s right, we will be celebrating Halloween in New Orleans! If you live anywhere near where we will be, we want to meet you! We would like to keep these events as plastic-free as possible, so please bring a reusable water bottle and we will provide you with refreshments kept cold by YETI. Sweetwater Brewing has sponsored adult beverages for our events, and in places designated OK for adult beverages, we will have these available on behalf of Sweetwater.
October 22 - Homosassa Lions Club - Homosassa, Florida
8385 W. Homosassa Trail (CR 490), Homosassa, FL, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Join Rip and Hopper for this low-key, fun, and non-intimidating evening of casting and community. No equipment or casting experience is necessary. We’re going to be working with Nature Coast Lady Anglers to help host a fun evening of socializing, casting, and hangout!
October 24 - North Collier Regional Park - Naples, Florida
15000 Livingston Road, Soccer Field #6, Naples, FL, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Rip and Hopper for a low-key, fun and non-intimidating evening of casting and community. No equipment or casting experience necessary. We're going to be working with Backcountry Fly Fishers to help host a fun evening of socializing, casting and hanging out!!
October 27 – Sandsprit Park – Stuart, Florida
3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd, Pavillion #6, Stuart, FL, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Rip and Hopper for a low-key, fun and non-intimidating evening of casting and community. No equipment or casting experience necessary. We're going to be working with Sunshine Women on the Fly to help host a fun evening of socializing, casting and hanging out!!
October 30 – Bayou Saint John – New Orleans, Louisiana
Bayou Saint John, New Orleans, LA, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Rip and Hopper for a low-key, fun and non-intimidating evening of casting and community. No equipment or casting experience necessary. We're going to be working with New Orleans Fly Fishers to help host a fun evening of socializing, casting and hanging out!!
FISHING DAYS:
We will be fishing the following days in these locations. Contact us for more information if you want to fish with us!
Homosassa, FL October 21-24
Everglades, FL – October 24-27
Stuart, FL – October 27-29
New Orleans, LA – October 30-Nov 1
Cocodrie, LA – November 1-4
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
These sponsors believe in the growth of our sport and the female angler! Please show your support of Rip & Hopper by checking out their awesome products and organizations!
Orvis Fly Fishing – 5050 Women’s Initiative
Todd Monson – Out of the Blue Charters
Email us at RipAndHoppersAdventure@gmail.com with questions or for SPONSORSHIP opportunities!
See you on the Redfish Flat!
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