Author Archives: Catch Cormier

New saltwater limits for Alabama

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Last week, Alabama Department of Consrvation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship signed off on several regulations proposed by the Marine Resources Division and approved by the ADCNR Commission at their last meeting. The species of greatest concern to … Continue reading →

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Flip Siragusa, former GCC Tying Chair, passes

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Catch Cormier

It is with deep sadness that we share that Flip Siragusa passed away this Monday, June 9th, after a courageous bout with leukemia and several associated complications. Flip was president of Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette, LA, and a prolific … Continue reading →

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June 30th deadline for GCC Awards

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually recognized individuals and clubs for their accomplishments in education, conservation, service and other areas that promote the goals and ideals of Fly Fishers International.  Nominations for 2025 honors are now being accepted.  … Continue reading →

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Free Fishing Days coming in June

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Each year, wildlife agencies in each state designate “Free Fishing Days” for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. These events are part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which this year runs June 1st … Continue reading →

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GCC to participate in 6th annual Tripletail Classic

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Launched in 2020, the Tripletail Classic is a fly fishing only tournament in the Mobile Bay area and surrounding waters targeting the Atlantic Tripletail only. In a few short years, it has exploded in popularity, such that the 35 team … Continue reading →

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Update on Mobile Bay dredging project

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Two developments last week in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the proposed Mobile Bay dredging project. FYI, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to deepen and widen the ship channel in the bay for larger ships to use the … Continue reading →

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Caddo Fly Fishing Expo coming July 19th

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Caddo Fly Fishing Expo Saturday, July 19th, 2025 9:00am – 5:00pm Jefferson Tourism & Visitors Center Jefferson, TX hosted by North Louisiana Fly Fishers On Saturday, July 19th, the NLFF club will host its inaugural edition of the Caddo Fly … Continue reading →

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Not too late for next weekend’s Classic!

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Catch Cormier

A reminder that our 3rd annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival is next weekend, May 2nd and 3rd, at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. If you’ve procrastinated about going, or your weekend (or Saturday) is suddenly free, it’s … Continue reading →

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