Category Archives: General

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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Get your tickets to win a Crescent CK1 kayak!

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Catch Cormier

This Summer/Fall, the FFI Gulf Coast Council is again raffling off a fishing kayak.  This year’s model is the Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture. It includes paddle and an inflatable PFD. Every ticket purchased helps to support GCC conservation and education … Continue reading →

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Welcome to SweatFest 2022!

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Welcome to “SweatFest”, the annual festival no likes to celebrate!  It’s 90 degree days, 75 degree nights, and high humidity, punctuated by the occasional tropical storm.  The hot water and plethora of bait makes for tough conditions on the coast. … Continue reading →

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Samantha Bergeron named “Biologist of the Year”

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Catch Cormier

Samantha Bergeron, southern regional freshwater fisheries biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) has been recognized by MDWFP as “2021 Biologist of the Year”. Sam began working for MDWFP in 2014, and manages several lakes including … Continue reading →

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