Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Lake Mary Crawford added to SWC tournament

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Catch Cormier

As many readers will recall, we and other groups were surprised to learn of the sudden closure of Lake Okhissa last Fall. Okhissa had been added as a second fishing lake for our Sweetwater Classic. The National Forest Service is … Continue reading →

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Event Season is here!

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Catch Cormier

When it comes to fly fishing, Spring is event season here on the Gulf Coast and across the deep South. These events can vary in type from large commercial expos like the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show to club “festivals” like … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for Fly Fishing for Kids

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Catch Cormier

On Saturday, March 19th, the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting a “Fly Fishing with Kids” event at the Visitor Center in Fairhope, AL. Danielle Davidson, Director of FFI Gulf Coast Council Women Connect, is looking for volunteers … Continue reading →

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Roussel, Williams earn Suncatch honors

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Congratulations to Ben Roussel of Baton Rouge, LA and Chris Williams of Sorrento, LA as the first two FFI members to qualify for the FFI Gulf Coast Council’s Suncatch Challenge Award.  Each will recieve a personalized mug recognizing their achievement, … Continue reading →

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LWFC ignores conservationists on menhaden

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Catch Cormier

In a major failure for marine conservation in the state, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ignored hundreds of comments from anglers, legislators, charter captains, coastal businesses and conservation organizations and moved forward with a 1/4 mile harvest buffer zone … Continue reading →

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LWFC to vote on menhaden this Thursday

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Catch Cormier

At their monthly meeting this coming Thursday, January 6th, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will vote to enact a 1/4 mile buffer zone for menhaden harvest as proposed at their October meeting.  According to its author, the intent of … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2021 Achievement Awards

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Catch Cormier

The Gulf Coast Council has annually honored those members and clubs for outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognize five individuals and one club for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community within … Continue reading →

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Election time for FFI, GCC boards

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Catch Cormier

FFI board Members of the Fly Fishers Board of Directors serve the organization for 3 years, with staggered terms. Every year, approximately one-third of the board is up for election. This year, for the first time in FFI history, there … Continue reading →

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Register now for the FFI Virtual Expo 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Catch Cormier

FFI Virtual Expo November 5-7, 2021 www.flyfishersinternational.org/Virtual-Expo We’re only three weeks away from the largest fly fishing event of the Fall season! In the past, the Fly Fishers International Annual Fly Fishing Expo has been a week full of in-person … Continue reading →

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