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Gulf Coast Classic website now up

2023 Gulf Coast Classic Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 Gulf State Park – Learning Campus Gulf Shores, Alabama Website:  www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com Our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival now has its own website.  Cohosted by Tail Magazine, this will be the … Continue reading

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A kayak for Christmas

This past Summer/Fall, the FFI Gulf Coast Council held our 2nd-ever kayak raffle. The prize was a Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture, one of the hottest new fishing kayaks on the market. Made in the USA, it has received strong reviews … Continue reading

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FFI Virtual Expo this weekend!

FFI Virtual Expo Friday-Sunday, November 4-6 $25 registration some workshops require fee * Online auctions currently open Registration for the Expo remains open. The online Expo offers presentations, fly tying demonstrations, live casting instruction, workshops, auctions, vendor videos, and more. … Continue reading

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GCC announces 2022 Achievement Awards

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

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Free fishing days start this weekend

This coming weekend kicks off 20th anniversary of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 4th-12th), an annual celebration of the importance of recreational boating and fishing in America. Most states have designated “free fishing days” either the first weekend or … Continue reading

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Fish kill update: situation much better than expected

According to a report Tuesday from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,  the aftermath of Hurricane Ida has left over two million acres of fish kills due to low dissolved oxygen. This “dead zone” stretched from the lower areas … Continue reading

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Rendezvous 2021 officially cancelled

For the second year in a row, Toledo Bend Rendezvous – scheduled for November 5th through 7th at North Toledo Bend State Park in Zwolle, LA – has been cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns. According to organizer Walter McLendon, the … Continue reading

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GCC members invited to hear freeze impact program

Texas Fly Fishers monthly meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom session – https://texasflyfishers.org “Impact of Freeze Event on Gulf Coast Fisheries” Members of the Gulf Coast Council have been invited to attend the Texas Fly Fishers (Houston club) … Continue reading

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The rodeos will go on!

While the Covid-19 pandemic put a grinding halt to all indoor gatherings, it has affected outdoor events – such as fishing tournaments – to a lesser degree. That’s because outdoor spaces are well suited to increased social distance. Tournaments can … Continue reading

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