Category Archives: Education

FFI Continuing Education: membership has benefits!

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Catch Cormier

If you’re an FFI Certified Casting Instructor (any level) , a member of the FFI Fly Tying Group, or a member of Women Connect, then one of the perks of membership is access to continuing education seminars. These are presented … Continue reading →

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FFI Online Season 3 kicks off Tuesday

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Catch Cormier

When the Covid pandemic hit in Spring of 2020, many organizations took to utilizing video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex and Google Meets. Fly Fishers International jumped in with both feet, initiating a popular series called FFI Online. The purpose … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for Fly Fishing for Kids

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Catch Cormier

On Saturday, March 19th, the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is hosting a “Fly Fishing with Kids” event at the Visitor Center in Fairhope, AL. Danielle Davidson, Director of FFI Gulf Coast Council Women Connect, is looking for volunteers … Continue reading →

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FFI Online remaining December schedule

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Between now and the new year, enjoy a host of online presentations from Fly Fishers International featuring experts in various fields, as well as some of the most recognized names in our sport. Whether it’s fly tying, fly fishing skills, … Continue reading →

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FFI Online, Season 2, kicks off this Wednesday

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Catch Cormier

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit this past Spring, many organizations took their communications with members online, utilizing video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex and Google Meets. Fly Fishers International jumped in with both feet, initiating a popular series called FFI … Continue reading →

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Clubs still active via virtual meetings

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Catch Cormier

In an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, government officials back in March placed serious restrictions on public gatherings. Most meeting locations – libraries, church halls,  community centers – were closed or unavailable to groups. For many fly fishing … Continue reading →

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FFI Online this month

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Fly Fishers International is continuing our series of entertaining and instructive live online discussions using the Zoom application (PC or mobile). To participate, click on the FFI Online Page, then click on the appropriate Zoom webinar session link. Here is … Continue reading →

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Casting Skills Challenge a big success at the Classic

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Back in March at the first-ever Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic at Percy Quin State Park, one of the major non-fishing activities was the “Casting Skills Challenge” setup by our Education Director, Roger Breedlove. The CSC is an FFI program designed … Continue reading →

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FFI Online this week – and beyond

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Fly Fishers International is continuing our series of entertaining and instructive live online discussions using the Zoom application (PC or mobile).  To participate, click on this Zoom meeting session link.  Here is this week’s schedule. Tuesday, May 5th – Soft … Continue reading →

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