Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Just say “no” to shiners (and lures)

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Catch Cormier

An epic fishing trip one March with my dad and younger son Jacob taught me a valuable lesson about sacalait (a.k.a, crappie, a.k.a, white perch). We were out in my dad’s boat on Henderson Lake. This idyllic cypress-laden backwater lake … Continue reading →

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Sweeping conservation act now law

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Catch Cormier

This afternoon, Fly Fishers International joined over three dozen other conservation groups in celebrating the signing by President Trump of Senate Bill 47 into law. The John D. Dingell Conservation, Management and Recreaton Act not only secures permanent funding for … Continue reading →

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CICP testing in Lake Charles a success

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Catch Cormier

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

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Catch Cormier

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

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Catch Cormier

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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