Category Archives: General

This Spring, the FFI Gulf Coast Council is raffling off a Crescent Kayaks LiteTackle 12 kayak and paddle. Every ticket purchased helps to support GCC conservation and education initiatives. The LiteTackle 12 is one of the hottest new fishing kayaks … Continue reading →

First off, wishing all our fellow fly anglers and their loved ones the best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.  May your loops be tight and your flies get victimized often.  And may there be many great … Continue reading →

At their August meeting, the FFI Gulf Coast Council board of directors unanimously approved the appointment of George Norton to the board. George fills the seat vacated by Jeff Deuschle. George will also serve as Secretary on the GCC Board. … Continue reading →

As is the case each July, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation has released it’s Special Report on Fishing. The 2019 Report will be part of the “State of the Industry” presentation at this week’s ICAST in Orlando, Florida. It … Continue reading →

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds all sportsmen that all 2017-2018 recreational fishing licenses will expire on June 30, 2019. Licenses for the 2019-2020 seasons are now available for purchase and are valid from the date of purchase … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Fly Fishers International (FFI) announced that Patrick H. Berry has been named as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The announcement ended a months-long effort to select an individual that can bring world-class leadership and organizational experience … Continue reading →

Last Saturday was the inaugural New Orleans Fly Fishing Expo. Hosted by the New Orleans Fly Fishing Club and held at the new Deutsches Haus on Bayou St. John, the event drew rave reviews from many attendees. It was very … Continue reading →

An epic fishing trip one March with my dad and younger son Jacob taught me a valuable lesson about sacalait (a.k.a, crappie, a.k.a, white perch). We were out in my dad’s boat on Henderson Lake. This idyllic cypress-laden backwater lake … Continue reading →

A year and a half ago, the International Federation of Fly Fishers took a drastic step. They rebranded themselves as Fly Fishers International and adopted a new logo and a new motto (“Conservation. Education. Community”). While the core values of … Continue reading →