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Fly Fishers International (FFI) has been an organized voice for fly fishers around the world since 1964. Our mission is to ensure the legacy of fly fishing through conservation, education and community.
The FFI consists of councils that bring our mission to the regional level. The FFI Gulf Coast Council consists of member clubs and individual FFI members in Louisiana, Mississippi, south Alabama and northwest Florida.
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Registration now open for the 2025 Classic
Registration is now live for our 3rd annual Gulf Coast Classic to be held May 2nd and 3rd at the Learning Campus in Gulf State Park. This event continues to grow in popularity, featuring some of the nation’s top fly … Continue reading
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Red Stick Day coming March 8th
30th annual Red Stick Day Saturday, March 8th, 2025 8:30am to 3:00pm LDWF Waddill Outdoor Education Center 4141 North Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA RSD is one of the longest-running fly fishing festivals in the South. There’s seminars by local … Continue reading
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Winter storm brings fish kills along coast
Winter Storm Enzo (January 20-21, 2025) brought record low temperatures and record snowfalls – some up to 13 inches – across most of southern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and southern Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. For many, it was an opportunity … Continue reading
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Make plans for the NOFF Expo Jan. 25th
New Orleans Fly Fishers Expo Saturday, January 25th 8:00am to 3:30pm St. Christopher the Martyr School Gymnasium 3900 Derbigny St, Metairie, LA Free admission! Held in odd years, the New Orleans Fly Fishing Expo is hosted by the New Orleans … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Here’s wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas. Hope everyone finds something under the tree they can use for their piscatorial pursuits in the coming year. While Christmas is a season of festivity, … Continue reading
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Alabama MRD considering new regulations
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently concluded three public hearings on the status of various fish species and potential new regulations on each. Although any proposed changes are still subject to … Continue reading
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FFI to hold in-person event in 2025
For the first time since 2019, Fly Fishers International (FFI) will hold an in-person event this coming year. The FFI Flyfest will be held Friday & Saturday, September 26 – 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. FFI Flyfest 2025 will … Continue reading
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