Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Williams, Ferguson recognized for FFI awards

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Yesterday the Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced the recipients of their 2023 Awards of Achievement. These annual awards acknowledge individuals and organizations who demonstrate the highest levels of accomplishment, dedication, and contribution to preserving the legacy and future of fly … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2023 Achievement Awards

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually honored those members and clubs for outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognized four individuals for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community within the … Continue reading →

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NOFFC releases Rio Rodeo poster

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Catch Cormier

14th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments NOFFC has now released … Continue reading →

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Summer 2023 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The Summer 2023 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 (3.5mb, PDF format). This issue was sent out to our … Continue reading →

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Registration for Rio Rodeo now up

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Catch Cormier

14th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments Hosted by the New … Continue reading →

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LWC approves new spotted seatrout regs

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Catch Cormier

At their monthly meeting on Thursday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted on a final amendment to their speckled trout Notice of Intent (NOI) to change regulations to reduce the harvest of speckled trout – and thus bring their … Continue reading →

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CFR fundraiser coming August 15th to Starkville

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Fish Tales & Ales – Starkville Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:00pm to 9:00pm Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux, Starkville, MS Benefits Casting For Recovery – Southeast Region A “Fish Tales & Ales” event is coming to Walk-Ons Bistreaux in Starkville. These events … Continue reading →

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A Great Day for Louisiana Redfish!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Catch Cormier

At the July 6th meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, over two dozen fly fishing guides and nearly a dozen other conservationists helped pack the meeting room, for the purpose of speaking out on a proposed NOI … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Fly Tying Group Rendezvous coming September

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Fly Tying Group Rendezvous September 14-16, 2023 Lions Community Center 1015 E. State Highway 76 Branson, Missouri The FFI Fly Tying Group will host its first-ever tying event, set for September in Branson. Anyone who is a member of the … Continue reading →

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