Category Archives: Events

Meet and greet Fly Hair Co on Jan. 17th

No Wake Outfitters and the FFI Gulf Coast Council will be hosting a special event on Saturday, January 17th featuring Jeff Preddy, owner of Fly Hair Company.  Time is 12pm to 5pm. Location is the No Wake Warehouse on 1926 … Continue reading

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2026 Classic sponsor discounts end soon

The 4th annual Gulf Coast Classic returns to the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL, this coming May 1st and 2nd.  Hosted by the FFI Gulf Coast Council, the Classic is a two-day event celebrating the sport … Continue reading

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Saltwater Fly Fishing School announced

Saltwater Fly Fishing School December 13 & 14, 2025 Port Fourchon, LA hosted by Down The Bayou Charter / Colorado Cajun Fishing featuring Jeff Ferguson, Casting Director for FFI Gulf Coast Council & Capt. Owen Belknap Price includes: 2 nights … Continue reading

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Rendezvous – a fly tying tradition continues!

North Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2025 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. … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar for these Fall events

We often think of late Winter and Spring as prime time for fly fishing events. But here in the South, Fall can be just as active. Here are some activities taking place in the next three months of interest to … Continue reading

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Registration for Rio Rumble now up

16th Annual Rio Grande Rumble Saturday, October 4th, 2025 Start: 7:00am (first light for pre-registered) End: 12:30pm (weigh-in) Event site: No Wake Outfitters 1926 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA $25 entry fee, includes lunch and refreshments Hosted by the New Orleans … Continue reading

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Free Fishing Days coming in June

Each year, wildlife agencies in each state designate “Free Fishing Days” for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. These events are part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which this year runs June 1st … Continue reading

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GCC to participate in 6th annual Tripletail Classic

Launched in 2020, the Tripletail Classic is a fly fishing only tournament in the Mobile Bay area and surrounding waters targeting the Atlantic Tripletail only. In a few short years, it has exploded in popularity, such that the 35 team … Continue reading

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