Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Exciting new changes for Suncatch announced

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Catch Cormier

At the recent Gulf Coast Classic in Gulf Shores, Ben Roussel, Director for the Suncatch Challenge program, gave an overview of the program including a few exciting new changes effective as of May 1st. The Suncatch Challenge was established in … Continue reading →

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GCC discusses red drum changes with LDWF biologists

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Catch Cormier

This week, the FFI Gulf Coast Council held a phone conference with marine biologists from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with regards to the current stock assessment of red drum in Louisiana. Discussed in detail were potential management proposals … Continue reading →

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LA conservationists to once again tackle menhaden issue

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Catch Cormier

For the third time in three years, conservation groups in Louisiana will attempt to establish a coastwide buffer zone for commercial harvest of menhaden (pogies). Rep. Joe Orgeron has filed HB 576 for the 2023 legislative session which, if passed, … Continue reading →

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Classic registration goes public, adds new Facebook group

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Yesterday public registration for our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic – set for May 5th and 6th in Gulf Shores, Alabama – went live.  Folks can register by going to the Classic website at www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com and clicking on the “Register for … Continue reading →

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Alabama adds four new reefs to Mobile Bay

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Catch Cormier

What do you do with shoreline protection structure no longer needed? If it’s hard structure like concrete or wire cages, then one application is reefs. Oysters, barnacles, and many other crustaceans find this stuff to be great real estate… a … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast Classic website now up

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Catch Cormier

2023 Gulf Coast Classic Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 Gulf State Park – Learning Campus Gulf Shores, Alabama Website:  www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com Our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival now has its own website.  Cohosted by Tail Magazine, this will be the … Continue reading →

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LDWF asks anglers to complete Red Drum Management Survey

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released an online web-based survey to gather public input on Red Drum (redfish) management options. LDWF is exploring management options for redfish, which based on recent studies, is in jeopardy of … Continue reading →

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RSFF to celebrate 28th fly fishing festival

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Red Stick Day fly fishing festival Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:30am to 3:00pm LDWF Waddill Outdoor Education Center 4141 North Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA Hosted by the Red Stick Fly Fishers of Baton Rouge, Red Stick Day is one … Continue reading →

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