Category Archives: Events

Classic fundraiser to feature many great items

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Catch Cormier

At our upcoming Sweetwater Classic on March 11th and 12th, we’ll have a raffle and silent auction on that Saturday with many great items.  Among those will be rods, reels, boxes of flies, fly fishing vests, artwork, fly lines, inflatable … Continue reading →

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Lake Mary Crawford added to SWC tournament

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Catch Cormier

As many readers will recall, we and other groups were surprised to learn of the sudden closure of Lake Okhissa last Fall. Okhissa had been added as a second fishing lake for our Sweetwater Classic. The National Forest Service is … Continue reading →

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Event Season is here!

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Catch Cormier

When it comes to fly fishing, Spring is event season here on the Gulf Coast and across the deep South. These events can vary in type from large commercial expos like the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show to club “festivals” like … 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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Register now for the FFI Virtual Expo 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Catch Cormier

FFI Virtual Expo November 5-7, 2021 www.flyfishersinternational.org/Virtual-Expo We’re only three weeks away from the largest fly fishing event of the Fall season! In the past, the Fly Fishers International Annual Fly Fishing Expo has been a week full of in-person … Continue reading →

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FFI Virtual Auction continues September 24th

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Registration is currently ongoing for the FFI Virtual Expo 2021. The main event is set for November 5th through 7th, featuring over 150 interactive, hands-on workshops and presentations on casting, fly tying, conservation, women in fly fishing, travel, and much … Continue reading →

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Register now for the Panhandle Film Tour & Shootout

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Panhandle Fly Fishing Film Tour Friday, September 10, 2021 Shoreline Church, 140 Palmetto, Destin Doors open: 6:00pm Films show: 7:00pm – 9:00pm $20 per person in advance, $25 at door (does not include tournament entry) The 15th annual Fly Fishing … Continue reading →

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FFI Virtual Expo registration now open

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Catch Cormier

The first-ever Fly Fishers International Virtual Expo is coming up November 5th through 7th. The FFI Virtual Expo brings all the workshops, experiences, knowledge, and community of our annual Expo to a digital platform. Over the course of the three-day event you’ll … Continue reading →

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More cancellations announced due to Covid

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Catch Cormier

With the recent spike in the number of Coronavirus cases, and in an effort to insure the safe health of all involved, a number of FFI clubs, councils, and other groups and agencies have cancelled events scheduled for the next … Continue reading →

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