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Fly Fishers International (FFI) has been an organized voice for fly fishers around the world since 1964. Our mission is to ensure the legacy of fly fishing through conservation, education and community.
The FFI consists of councils that bring our mission to the regional level. The FFI Gulf Coast Council consists of member clubs and individual FFI members in Louisiana, Mississippi, south Alabama and northwest Florida.
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Category Archives: Events
Make plans now for the 2024 Gulf Coast Classic!
2024 Gulf Coast Classic Friday-Saturday, May 3-4, 2024 Gulf State Park – Learning Campus Gulf Shores, Alabama Website: www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com With the new year, it’s time to make plans for our 2nd annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival in May. … Continue reading
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Never too late to make Toledo Bend Rendezvous!
North Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, November 3-5, 2023 North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA If you haven’t yet made plans to attend the annual North Toledo Bend Rendezvous, it’s never too late! After all, this is a casual gathering … Continue reading
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A Quick Suncatch Update
I’m very happy to announce that we’ve finalized the award for the 12 species level Suncatch Expert and will be doing custom personalized wooden fly boxes. I received the first shipment this week and they came out looking very sharp, … Continue reading
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Tagged Custom fly box, Fishing Challenge, fly fishing, Fly fishing for sunfish, Native Fish, Native Species, Species Challenge, suncatch, Suncatch Challenge, sunfish, Wooden fly box
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NOFFC releases Rio Rodeo poster
14th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments NOFFC has now released … Continue reading
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Registration for Rio Rodeo now up
14th Annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, September 30, 2023 7:00am – on-site registration 7:30am – 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $15 entry fee includes lunch and refreshments Hosted by the New … Continue reading
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CFR fundraiser coming August 15th to Starkville
Fish Tales & Ales – Starkville Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:00pm to 9:00pm Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux, Starkville, MS Benefits Casting For Recovery – Southeast Region A “Fish Tales & Ales” event is coming to Walk-Ons Bistreaux in Starkville. These events … Continue reading
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GCC to participate in 4th annual Tripletail Classic
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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Classic registration goes public, adds new Facebook group
Yesterday public registration for our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic – set for May 5th and 6th in Gulf Shores, Alabama – went live. Folks can register by going to the Classic website at www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com and clicking on the “Register for … Continue reading
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