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FFI announces Patrick Berry as new CEO, President

Yesterday, Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced that Patrick H. Berry has been named as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement ended a months-long effort to select an individual that can bring world-class leadership and organizational experience … Continue reading

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NOFF Expo fundraiser for high school club a success!

Last Saturday was the inaugural New Orleans Fly Fishing Expo. Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishing Club and held at the new Deutsches Haus on Bayou St. John, the event drew rave reviews from many attendees. It was very … Continue reading

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Just say “no” to shiners (and lures)

An epic fishing trip one March with my dad and younger son Jacob taught me a valuable lesson about sacalait (a.k.a, crappie, a.k.a, white perch). We were out in my dad’s boat on Henderson Lake. This idyllic cypress-laden backwater lake … Continue reading

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New name, new board, new media

A year and a half ago, the International Federation of Fly Fishers took a drastic step. They rebranded themselves as Fly Fishers International and adopted a new logo and a new motto (“Conservation. Education. Community”). While the core values of … Continue reading

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