Author Archives: Catch Cormier

New crappie regulations for Mississippi’s Big Four

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Catch Cormier

While much of our conservation focus over the past 18 months has been on saltwater species – redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, and menhaden – the FFI Gulf Coast Council has also been busy monitoring and taking conservation actions for crappie. … Continue reading →

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GCC to again participate in Tripletail Classic

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Catch Cormier

In 2020, the Eastern Shore Fly Fishers of Alabama hosted a first of its kind fly fishing only tournament in the Mobile Bay area and surrounding waters. The tournament format was Catch-Tag-Photo-Release (CTPR) targeting the Atlantic Tripletail only. Participants used … Continue reading →

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Free Fishing Days this weekend

Posted on June 4, 2024 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, a celebration of the importance of … Continue reading →

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June 30th deadline for GCC Awards

Posted on June 1, 2024 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 our organization. FFI members and member clubs are encouraged to submit … Continue reading →

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Remembering Syd Smith

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Catch Cormier

On April 26th, the Gulf Coast Council – and the world of flycasting – lost one of its greatest advocates.  Dr. Sydney Smith of Gulfport, a former Casting Director for the GCC, passed away at age 82.   A former neurologist, … Continue reading →

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2024 Gulf Coast Classic one to remember!

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Building on the success of last year’s event, our 2024 Classic proved even better. In terms of attendance and monies raised, it will go down as the 3rd most successful festival / conclave in the 18 year history of the … Continue reading →

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GCC raffling off Costa Rica Adventure Trip

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Catch Cormier

The FFI Gulf Coast Council is raffling off a five-day adventure trip to beautiful Costa Rica, donated by 4 Corners Costa Rica.   Anyone can purchase a ticket online until all online tickets are sold.  A reserve number of tickets … Continue reading →

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LWF Commission opts for 4-fish limit

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Today the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended a Notice of Intent (NOI) for new redfish regulations, increasing the daily and possession limit from 3 fish to 4 fish. The proposed slot size of 18″ to 27″, with no … Continue reading →

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Louisiana proposed redfish regs under attack!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Back in December, the FFI Gulf Coast Council and its allies won a key battle in the year-long effort to establish new regulations for redfish in Louisiana. LDWF biologists have assessed that red drum numbers are in decline due to … Continue reading →

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