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Free Fishing Days this weekend

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Catch Cormier

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

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Catch Cormier

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

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Catch Cormier

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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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Catch Cormier

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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A Quick Suncatch Update

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Ben Roussel

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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Summer 2023 Gulf Streamer now online

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Catch Cormier

The Summer 2023 edition of The Gulf Streamer, the newsletter of the Gulf Coast Council of Fly Fishers International, is now available to the public online. CLICK HERE to download (3.5mb, PDF format). This issue was sent out to our … Continue reading →

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Free fishing days coming in June

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Catch Cormier

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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Alabama saltwater records fall in 2022

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Anglers fishing in Alabama coastal waters broke eleven state records for saltwater species in one year’s time, according to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Two of those species were actually broken twice – sheepshead and permit. Kendale … Continue reading →

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Final days for our kayak raffle

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Catch Cormier

A reminder that our 2022 GCC Kayak Raffle ends this Monday, November 14th at midnight.  If you haven’t bought tickets yet, or looking to improve your odds of winning by purchasing a few more, please don’t hesitate.  For one, your … Continue reading →

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