Author Archives: Catch Cormier

GCC announces 2022 Achievement Awards

Posted on September 1, 2022 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 recognize four individuals and two clubs for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and … Continue reading →

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Summer 2022 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Catch Cormier

The Summer 2022 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 (1.5mb, PDF format). This issue was sent out to our … Continue reading →

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Get your tickets to win a Crescent CK1 kayak!

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Catch Cormier

This Summer/Fall, the FFI Gulf Coast Council is again raffling off a fishing kayak.  This year’s model is the Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture. It includes paddle and an inflatable PFD. Every ticket purchased helps to support GCC conservation and education … Continue reading →

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Registration for Rio Rodeo now up

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Catch Cormier

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 $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments Hosted by … Continue reading →

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Toledo Bend Rendezvous returns Oct. 28-30

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, October 28-30, 2022 North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA *  The FFI Gulf  Coast and Texas Councils, along with several member clubs, are co-sponsors of this event, and make it possible for attendees to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Conservation Alert – Tell them “NO” to HR8167

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Congressman Andrew Clyde of Georgia has introduced House Resolution 8167 this session. Omninously entitled “Return our Constituitional Rights Act of 2022”, the bill was intended to eliminate the federal excise tax on firearms. Whether intended or not, it also calls … Continue reading →

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Welcome to SweatFest 2022!

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Welcome to “SweatFest”, the annual festival no likes to celebrate!  It’s 90 degree days, 75 degree nights, and high humidity, punctuated by the occasional tropical storm.  The hot water and plethora of bait makes for tough conditions on the coast. … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2023 Gulf Coast Classic

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Catch Cormier

2023 Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Classic Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 Learning Campus, Gulf Shores State Park Gulf Shores, Alabama Hosted by the FFI Gulf Coast Council Next year, the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International will once again hold … Continue reading →

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Samantha Bergeron named “Biologist of the Year”

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Samantha Bergeron, southern regional freshwater fisheries biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) has been recognized by MDWFP as “2021 Biologist of the Year”. Sam began working for MDWFP in 2014, and manages several lakes including … Continue reading →

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