Author Archives: Catch Cormier

Final days for our kayak raffle

A reminder that our 2022 GCC Kayak Raffle ends this Monday, November 14th at midnight.  If you haven’t bought tickets yet, or looking to improve your odds of winning by purchasing a few more, please don’t hesitate.  For one, your … Continue reading

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FFI Virtual Expo this weekend!

FFI Virtual Expo Friday-Sunday, November 4-6 $25 registration some workshops require fee * Online auctions currently open Registration for the Expo remains open. The online Expo offers presentations, fly tying demonstrations, live casting instruction, workshops, auctions, vendor videos, and more. … Continue reading

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Toledo Bend Rendezvous this weekend

A reminder that this weekend is Rendezvous at North Toledo Bend State Park in Zwolle, LA.  For 33 years, one of the longest running casual gatherings of fly tiers in the country!  Open to everyone, whether you tie flies or … Continue reading

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FFNWF, Morrison recognized by Fly Fishers International

FFI Awards Ceremony Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:00 pm CDT Zoom webinar, public invited The Fly Fishers International (FFI) Board of Directors is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 FFI Board awards. These awards are given to recognize … Continue reading

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LWFC passes NOI for new trout regulations

Yesterday at their October meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to change speckled trout regulations. Current: 12-inch minimum size / 25 daily bag limit Proposed: 13.5-inch minimum size / 15 daily bag limit … Continue reading

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Registration now open for FFI Virtual Expo

FFI Virtual Expo Friday-Sunday, November 4-6 $25 registration some workshops require fee Building on the success of last year’s event, Fly Fishers International is again holding a Virtual Expo this Fall complete with presentations, fly tying demonstrations, casting instruction, workshops, … Continue reading

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LWF Commission to consider new trout limits

At their upcoming monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will consider a Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify limits on speckled trout. Currently the daily bag limit is 25 fish with a 12 inch … Continue reading

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Deadline for Rio Rodeo early registration this week

13th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, October 1st, 2022 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm – fishing time Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishers Club (NOFFC) … Continue reading

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GCC announces 2022 Achievement Awards

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

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