Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Catch Cormier

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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Improve your tying with the FTG Series

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The FFI Fly Tying Group’s Online Tying Technique Series continues this month and into the new year. The Series is held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month thru April 30th. Time is 7:00pm CT. The expert tiers leading … Continue reading →

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LWF Commission amends proposed redfish regs

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Following rejection of a Notice of Intent (NOI) for new red drum regulations by a legislative committee last month, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the NOI at their monthly meeting on Thursday. LDWF biologists have assessed that … Continue reading →

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New speck regs for Louisiana starting Nov. 20th

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has officially published the change in spotted seatrout (speckled trout) regulations. They will go into effect Monday, November 20th. According to biologists, these new regulations will allow the Spawning Potential Ratio of specks to … Continue reading →

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Never too late to make Toledo Bend Rendezvous!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Catch Cormier

North Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, November 3-5, 2023 North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA If you haven’t yet made plans to attend the annual North Toledo Bend Rendezvous, it’s never too late! After all, this is a casual gathering … Continue reading →

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Williams, Ferguson recognized for FFI awards

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Yesterday the Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced the recipients of their 2023 Awards of Achievement. These annual awards acknowledge individuals and organizations who demonstrate the highest levels of accomplishment, dedication, and contribution to preserving the legacy and future of fly … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2023 Achievement Awards

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually honored those members and clubs for outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognized four individuals for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community within the … Continue reading →

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NOFFC releases Rio Rodeo poster

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Catch Cormier

14th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments NOFFC has now released … Continue reading →

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Summer 2023 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The Summer 2023 edition of The Gulf Streamer, the newsletter of the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International, is now available to the public online. CLICK HERE to download (3.5mb, PDF format). This issue was sent out to our … Continue reading →

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