Category Archives: Recognition

George Ann Peters named to FFI Women Connect

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Catch Cormier

The FFI Gulf Coast Council is excited to announce that George Ann Peters has been named Council Representative to FFI Women Connect.  George Ann will serve as an ex-officio member of the GCC Board of Directors until such time as … Continue reading →

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GCC awards cancelled, Tying award redefined

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Catch Cormier

What do the Tony Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Gulf Coast Council Awards have in common? Answer: they’re among dozens of awards that have been postponed or suspended for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. At the most … Continue reading →

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FFI initiates Basscatch Project

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Catch Cormier

At their May 18th Zoom meeting, the FFI Conservation Committee voted unanimously to approve a new “Basscatch” program, similiar to the “Cuttcatch” program which has been a huge success. In keeping with their mission of protecting “All Fish, All Waters”, … Continue reading →

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GCC announces 2019 honorees

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Catch Cormier

The Gulf Coast Council has annually honored FFI members and clubs for their outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognize 7 individuals and 2 clubs for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and community … Continue reading →

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Ferguson receives FFI Council of Excellence Award

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Catch Cormier

At last week’s annual FFI Fly Fishing Expo in Bozeman, Montana, Jeff Ferguson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was recognized by Fly Fishers International with the 2019 Council of Excellence Award for the Gulf Coast Council. The COE Award is presented … Continue reading →

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Richard recognized by FFI for casting contributions

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Catch Cormier

At this week’s annual FFI Fly Fishing Expo in Bozeman, Montana, Keith Richard of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, was recognized by Fly Fishers International with the 2019 Jay Gammel Casting Award for “his lasting contributions to the teaching of fly casting … Continue reading →

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