Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Here’s wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas.  Hope Santa brings that one fishing gift you really need… a new fly rod, a new fly line, or perhaps a ruler to measure those … Continue reading →

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Winter 2025 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Catch Cormier

The Winter 2025 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 (2.6mb, PDF format). This issue was initially sent out to … Continue reading →

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Improve your tying skills with FTG Series

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Catch Cormier

The FFI Fly Tying Group’s annual Online Tying Technique Series continues this month and into the new year. The Series is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month until May 5th. Time is 7:00pm CT. The expert tiers … Continue reading →

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2026 Classic sponsor discounts end soon

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Catch Cormier

The 4th annual Gulf Coast Classic returns to the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, this coming May 1st and 2nd.  Hosted by the FFI Gulf Coast Council, the Classic is a two-day event celebrating the sport … Continue reading →

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LA Commission votes to reduce menhaden buffer zone

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Last Thursday was a very disappointing day at LDWF headquarters in Baton Rouge, as members of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) voted 4 to 3 in support of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to reduce the commercial menhaden … Continue reading →

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CfR Online Auction kicks off November 6th

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Here’s a chance to score on some great fly fishing gear, exclusive fishing trips, and unique gifts – all while supporting Casting for Recovery’s mission of providing healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer. CfR provides fly fishing experiences … Continue reading →

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Conservation Alert: Proposed rollback of menhaden regulations

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Catch Cormier

We need your help to stop rollback of menhaden regulations in Louisiana! Louisiana has long been one of only two states that doesn’t have significant  regulations on commercial menhaden harvest.  In fact, it’s been mostly unregulated until recent years. In … Continue reading →

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Learn or advance your casting skills via regional clinics

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Catch Cormier

Two more regional events coming in October for anyone wishing to learn about fly fishing and/or learn or advance their fly casting skills.   These clinics are free and open to the public. On Saturday, October 18th, the New Orleans Fly … Continue reading →

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