Author Archives: Catch Cormier

FFI Online, Season 2, kicks off this Wednesday

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Catch Cormier

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit this past Spring, many organizations took their communications with members online, utilizing video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex and Google Meets. Fly Fishers International jumped in with both feet, initiating a popular series called FFI … Continue reading →

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Support regional Casting for Recovery and win a BGE!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. These outdoors-focused retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy, and xperience healing connections with other women and … Continue reading →

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Great weather for this Saturday’s Rio Rodeo

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Catch Cormier

12th annual Rio Grande Rodeo Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:00am to 8:00am – registration 8:00am to 12 noon – fishing Shelter #2, LaFreniere Park, Metairie $15 entry fee includes lunch & refreshments A reminder that this Saturday, it’s the annual … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sally bashes north-central Gulf Coast

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Just three weeks after Hurricane Laura devastated areas of the western side of the Gulf Coast Council (western Louisiana), Hurricane Sally has slammed the eastern areas of the Council. Hardest hit was Gulf Shores, Alabama, with winds of 100 mph. … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Laura set to hit as Cat 4 storm

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Catch Cormier

As of 7am this morning, Hurricane Laura was a category 3 storm in the northwest Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 120 mph.  However, forecasters are now predicting that shortly before it hits the Texas-Louisiana border shortly after midnight … Continue reading →

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Peterson elected FFI Chairman of the Board

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Catch Cormier

At their recent meeting, the Fly Fishers International Board of Directors elected Dave Peterson as their new Chairman. Peterson succeeds Tom Logan, who will now serve as Vice President – Conservation. Dave is a retired school superintendent from Pentwater Michigan. … Continue reading →

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GCC awards cancelled, Tying award redefined

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Catch Cormier

What do the Tony Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Gulf Coast Council Awards have in common? Answer: they’re among dozens of awards that have been postponed or suspended for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the most … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the life of Tony Spezio

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Catch Cormier

We were saddened today to learn that Anthony “Tony” Spezio, one of the most celebrated fly tiers in the country, and a good friend to many tiers in the Gulf Coast Council, has passed away after a prolonged illness.  He … Continue reading →

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The rodeos will go on!

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Catch Cormier

While the Covid-19 pandemic put a grinding halt to all indoor gatherings, it has affected outdoor events – such as fishing tournaments – to a lesser degree. That’s because outdoor spaces are well suited to increased social distance. Tournaments can … Continue reading →

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