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Dates set for 2nd annual Sweetwater Classic!

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic Friday-Saturday, February 26-27, 2021 Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS FREE admission to park & festival Classic tournament entry fee: $30 Big Bream Contest entry fee: $5 The FFI Gulf Coast Council will host our 2nd … Continue reading →

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LDWF cancels National Hunting and Fishing Day festivities

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Catch Cormier

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has canceled National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) events which were scheduled for September 26th. Featuring a wide range of hands-on activities and exhibitions, these annual … Continue reading →

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Rendezvous 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Since 1989, the Toledo Bend Rendezvous – simply known as “Rendezvous” – has been the largest informal gathering of fly tiers, and other fly fishing enthusiasts, in the South. Held annually in early November at North Toledo Bend State Park … Continue reading →

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FFI annual membership meeting goes online

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Monday, July 20th 9:00 am CDT Join Zoom webcast via this link This coming week would’ve been the annual FFI National Fly Fishing Expo, with the typical mix of workshops, seminars, fly tying demonstrations, casting clinics, exhibitors, vendors, award banquet, … Continue reading →

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Cenla Festival kicks off 2020 events in GCC

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Cenla Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Festival Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:30am to 3:30pm Kees Park, 2450 Highway 28 East, Pineville, LA FREE admission! The start of a new year brings several events across the Gulf South, beginning this weekend … Continue reading →

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Make plans now for the inaugural Sweetwater Classic!

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2020 Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS Free admission to park & festival Entry fee for tournament: $25 The FFI Gulf Coast Council will host it’s first-ever Sweetwater Classic fly fishing festival and … Continue reading →

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Make plans for Toledo Bend Rendezvous Nov 1-3

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Catch Cormier

North Toledo Bend Rendezvous Friday-Sunday, November 1-3, 2019 North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA In October 1989, members of the Pineywoods Fly Fishers and North Louisiana Fly Fishers met at North Toledo Bend State Park to camp and fish. … Continue reading →

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11th annual Rio Rodeo coming up October 5th

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Catch Cormier

11th annual Rio Grande Fly Fishing Rodeo Saturday, October 5, 2019 8:00am to 12:00pm (weigh-in) Sign in: 7:00am to 8:00am Sponsored by the New Orleans Fly Fishers $10 entry fee, includes lunch and refreshments All proceeds go to Casting for … Continue reading →

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