Author Archives: Catch Cormier

GCC to host national CICP testing in Lake Charles

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Catch Cormier

On March 5-7, 2020, the Gulf Coast Council will host the largest FFI casting event in North America!  Coordinated by GCC Casting Chair Jeff Ferguson, and with help from several other qualified upper-level casting instructors, the event will take place … Continue reading →

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GCC launches a raffle for a Crescent Kayak!

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Catch Cormier

This Spring, the FFI Gulf Coast Council is raffling off a Crescent Kayaks LiteTackle 12 kayak and paddle. Every ticket purchased helps to support GCC conservation and education initiatives. The LiteTackle 12 is one of the hottest new fishing kayaks … Continue reading →

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Cenla Festival kicks off 2020 events in GCC

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Cenla Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Festival Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:30am to 3:30pm Kees Park, 2450 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA FREE admission! The start of a new year brings several events across the Gulf South, beginning this weekend … Continue reading →

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Make plans now for the inaugural Sweetwater Classic!

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2020 Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS Free admission to park & festival Entry fee for tournament: $25 The FFI Gulf Coast Council will host it’s first-ever Sweetwater Classic fly fishing festival and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Catch Cormier

First off, wishing all our fellow fly anglers and their loved ones the best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.  May your loops be tight and your flies get victimized often.  And may there be many great … Continue reading →

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FWC to rule on final seatrout management plan

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Catch Cormier

The December meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held December 11th and 12th in Panama City. On the agenda are several marine fisheries management items, including the final proposal for changes in spotted seatrout management. Florida’s … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishers of NW Florida announce 2020 course

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Catch Cormier

FFNWF 2020 Fly Fishing Class Mondays, March 16-May 4, 2020 6:00pm to 8:00pm Mira Flores Park, Pensacola, FL Cost: $60 Pre-registration required, limited to 15 students Sponsored by Fly Fishers of Northwest Florida The Fly Fishers of Northwest Florida are … Continue reading →

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Co-Ed Casting & Community Event coming to New Orleans

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Catch Cormier

New Orleans Co-Ed Casting & Community Event Wednesday, October 30, 2019 3:00pm to 6:00pm Next to Bayou Paddle Sports, corner of Florida Avenue and Moss Street ** Event is FREE and open to EVERYONE!! Drop in and say hello anytime. … Continue reading →

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Seatrout regulations to be discussed at October FWC meeting

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Catch Cormier

2019 may be remembered as the “Year for Spotted Seatrout Regulations”. Alabama and Mississippi have implemented stricter regulations, and Florida and Louisiana are considering changes after both states latest assessment results fell below their conservation targets. The Florida Fish and … Continue reading →

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