Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Poster now available for Bikes and Bugs

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Danielle Davidson, GCC Women Connect Director, has put together a poster for the inaugural “Bikes and Bugs” event coming up at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, on Saturday, June 12th.   We’re asking that anyone wishing to support this … Continue reading →

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GCC accepting nominations for 2022-2024 board

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Catch Cormier

In accordance with the FFI Gulf Coast Council bylaws, elections of board directors are held every three (3) years.  The current term ends November 31st of this year.  In October, elections will be held for the next term that will … Continue reading →

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GCC announces Women Connect Event on June 12th

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Bikes and Bugs Saturday, June 12, 2021 8:00am to 1:00pm Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL No cost, but registration requested As part of the 1st annual Women’s Fly Fishing Month this June, FFI Women Connect and the FFI Gulf … Continue reading →

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GCC expresses support for HB535

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Catch Cormier

On Wednesday, the FFI Gulf Coast Council sent out a letter to each member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) urging them to approve a bill that would create an exclusion zone for the commercial harvest … Continue reading →

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Spring 2021 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Catch Cormier

The Spring 2021 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 (2.3mb, PDF format). In this edition: President A.J. Rosenbohm updates … Continue reading →

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Register this month for the Jack Rodeo

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Catch Cormier

2nd annual HOSSFly Jack Rodeo Dates: June 1 – October 1, 2021 Species: Jack Crevalle Waters: AL, FL, LA and MS Gulf Coast Entry fee: Free for HOSSFly members, $25 for non-members (includes HOSSFly membership). Deadline for registration: May 31st … Continue reading →

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Time for GCC Award nominations

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Catch Cormier

The Gulf Coast Council Awards & Recognition Program began in 2007 to recognize individuals and clubs for their accomplishments in education, fly tying, conservation,  service, and other areas that promote the goals and ideals of the GCC and Fly Fishers … Continue reading →

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GCC members invited to hear freeze impact program

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Catch Cormier

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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A Tradition Like No Other

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Catch Cormier

9th annual Cedar Lake Tournament Saturday, April 10, 2021 6:00 am to 12 noon Road 536 #5132, Biloxi, MS When it comes to tradition, no event in golf matches The Masters. When it comes to fly fishing for bluegill, no … Continue reading →

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