Category Archives: Events

FFI to hold in-person event in 2025

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Catch Cormier

For the first time since 2019, Fly Fishers International (FFI) will hold an in-person event this coming year. The FFI Flyfest will be held Friday & Saturday, September 26 – 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. FFI Flyfest 2025 will … Continue reading →

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2025 Calendar of Events posted

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Every year about this time we post events for the coming year taking place across the Gulf Coast Council, hosted by our member clubs or supporting/partner organizations.  As well as events taking place in adjacent councils – Texas, Southern, Southeastern … Continue reading →

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Toledo Bend Rendezvous just weeks away!

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Catch Cormier

North Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, October 18-20, 2024 North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA Fall is finally here and that means it’s time for Rendezvous! This annual event is a casual gathering with no organized activities. Everyone is welcomed … Continue reading →

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ASGA Symposium coming to New Orleans this month

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Catch Cormier

3rd annual ASGA Fisheries Science Symposium Friday, September 27th 10am – 3pm Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Free admission but pre-registration required The American Saltwater Guides Association will host their third Fisheries Science Symposium at the Southern Yacht Club in … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar for these Fall events

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Catch Cormier

We often think of late Winter and Spring as the time for fishing-related events. But here in the South, Fall can be just as active. Here are some popular activities taking place both within the Council and our neighboring councils … Continue reading →

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GCC to again participate in Tripletail Classic

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Catch Cormier

In 2020, the Eastern Shore Fly Fishers of Alabama hosted a first of its kind fly fishing only tournament in the Mobile Bay area and surrounding waters. The tournament format was Catch-Tag-Photo-Release (CTPR) targeting the Atlantic Tripletail only. Participants used … Continue reading →

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2024 Gulf Coast Classic one to remember!

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Building on the success of last year’s event, our 2024 Classic proved even better. In terms of attendance and monies raised, it will go down as the 3rd most successful festival / conclave in the 18 year history of the … Continue reading →

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2024 Classic posters now online

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Catch Cormier

To any clubs, retailers, or other entities wishing to help promote our upcoming 2nd annual Gulf Coast Classic on May 2-4, 2024, we now have 2024 posters available in PDF format in both Letter format and A3 (11×17) small poster … Continue reading →

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Event season is here!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Catch Cormier

Here on the Gulf Coast each year we celebrate several seasons: shrimp season, oyster season, crawfish season, Mardi Gras season, football season… to name a few.   Spring is a time for some of those, but it’s also time for fly … Continue reading →

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