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Fly Fishers International (FFI) has been an organized voice for fly fishers around the world since 1964. Our mission is to ensure the legacy of fly fishing through conservation, education and community.
The FFI consists of councils that bring our mission to the regional level. The FFI Gulf Coast Council consists of member clubs and individual FFI members in Louisiana, Mississippi, south Alabama and northwest Florida.
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Author Archives: Catch Cormier
Williams, Ferguson recognized for FFI awards
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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Tagged chris williams, education, ffi awards, fly casting, jeff ferguson
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GCC announces 2023 Achievement Awards
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
NOFFC releases Rio Rodeo poster
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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Tagged NOFFC, Rio Grande cichlid, rio rodeo
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Summer 2023 Gulf Streamer now online
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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Tagged ffi, gulf coast council, gulf streamer, suncatch
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Registration for Rio Rodeo now up
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 Hosted by the New … Continue reading
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Tagged new orleans fly fishers, rio grande perch, rio rodeo
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LWC approves new spotted seatrout regs
At their monthly meeting on Thursday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted on a final amendment to their speckled trout Notice of Intent (NOI) to change regulations to reduce the harvest of speckled trout – and thus bring their … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation
Tagged louisiana, speckled trout, spotted seatrout
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CFR fundraiser coming August 15th to Starkville
Fish Tales & Ales – Starkville Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:00pm to 9:00pm Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux, Starkville, MS Benefits Casting For Recovery – Southeast Region A “Fish Tales & Ales” event is coming to Walk-Ons Bistreaux in Starkville. These events … Continue reading
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A Great Day for Louisiana Redfish!
At the July 6th meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, over two dozen fly fishing guides and nearly a dozen other conservationists helped pack the meeting room, for the purpose of speaking out on a proposed NOI … Continue reading
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Tagged conservation, louisiana, red drum, redfish
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