Author Archives: Catch Cormier

CICP testing in Lake Charles a success

The FFI Gulf Coast Council hosted a Casting Instructor Certification Program (CICP) testing event this past weekend in Lake Charles.  With good weather, strong participation, and help of several very excellent instructors, the event was a great success! We had … Continue reading

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Red Stick Day offers something for everyone

Saturday, March 2nd is the 27th annual “Red Stick Day” fly fishing festival, which this year returns to the LDWF Waddill Outdoors Education Center on 4141 North Flannery Road in Baton Rouge. Time is 8:30am to 3:30pm. Admission is free. … 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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