Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Alabama adds four new reefs to Mobile Bay

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Catch Cormier

What do you do with shoreline protection structure no longer needed? If it’s hard structure like concrete or wire cages, then one application is reefs. Oysters, barnacles, and many other crustaceans find this stuff to be great real estate… a … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast Classic website now up

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Catch Cormier

2023 Gulf Coast Classic Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 Gulf State Park – Learning Campus Gulf Shores, Alabama Website:  www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com Our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival now has its own website.  Cohosted by Tail Magazine, this will be the … Continue reading →

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LDWF asks anglers to complete Red Drum Management Survey

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released an online web-based survey to gather public input on Red Drum (redfish) management options. LDWF is exploring management options for redfish, which based on recent studies, is in jeopardy of … Continue reading →

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RSFF to celebrate 28th fly fishing festival

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Red Stick Day fly fishing festival Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:30am to 3:00pm LDWF Waddill Outdoor Education Center 4141 North Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA Hosted by the Red Stick Fly Fishers of Baton Rouge, Red Stick Day is one … Continue reading →

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Alabama saltwater records fall in 2022

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Anglers fishing in Alabama coastal waters broke eleven state records for saltwater species in one year’s time, according to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Two of those species were actually broken twice – sheepshead and permit. Kendale … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying & Brews – A New Tradition

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Catch Cormier

During the pandemic, record numbers of new fly tiers emerged as folks took up hobbies to occupy their abundant spare time. Now in the post-pandemic era, these tiers are looking to establish social connections with fellow feather crafters in their … Continue reading →

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NOFFC releases Expo flyer, new website

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Catch Cormier

2023 New Orleans Fly Fishing Expo Saturday, January 21st 8:00am to 3:30pm St. Christopher the Martyr School Gymnasium 3900 Derbigny St, Metairie, LA Free admission! For a full size Expo Flyer, CLICK HERE Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishers … Continue reading →

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A kayak for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Catch Cormier

This past Summer/Fall, the FFI Gulf Coast Council held our 2nd-ever kayak raffle. The prize was a Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture, one of the hottest new fishing kayaks on the market. Made in the USA, it has received strong reviews … Continue reading →

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Louisiana redfish in jeopardy… what next?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Catch Cormier

At last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC), LDWF marine fisheries biologist Jason Adriance gave the most recent assessment on red drum stocks in the state.  The report summarized that, while spawning stocks of redfish … Continue reading →

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