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GCC again raffling off Costa Rican trip

The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is raffling off a five-day adventure trip to beautiful Costa Rica, donated by our friends at 4 Corners Costa Rica.   Tickets are just $25 each and there is no limit … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Here’s wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas.  Hope Santa brings that one fishing gift you really need… a new fly rod, a new fly line, or perhaps a ruler to measure those … Continue reading

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GCC board welcomes Lisa Lowman

The FFI Gulf Coast Council is excited to announce the addition of Lisa Lowman to the GCC Board of Directors. Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for fly fishing to the board. She has also agreed to … Continue reading

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Flip Siragusa, former GCC Tying Chair, passes

It is with deep sadness that we share that Flip Siragusa passed away this Monday, June 9th, after a courageous bout with leukemia and several associated complications. Flip was president of Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette, LA, and a prolific … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Here’s wishing our members and friends, and all of their families, a most blessed Christmas. Hope everyone finds something under the tree they can use for their piscatorial pursuits in the coming year. While Christmas is a season of festivity, … Continue reading

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Free Fishing Days this weekend

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, a celebration of the importance of … Continue reading

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Remembering Syd Smith

On April 26th, the Gulf Coast Council – and the world of flycasting – lost one of its greatest advocates.  Dr. Sydney Smith of Gulfport, a former Casting Director for the GCC, passed away at age 82.   A former neurologist, … Continue reading

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GCC raffling off Costa Rica Adventure Trip

The FFI Gulf Coast Council is raffling off a five-day adventure trip to beautiful Costa Rica, donated by 4 Corners Costa Rica.   Anyone can purchase a ticket online until all online tickets are sold.  A reserve number of tickets … Continue reading

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