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2023 Gulf Coast Classic Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 Gulf State Park – Learning Campus Gulf Shores, Alabama Website:  www.ffigulfcoastclassic.com Our inaugural Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival now has its own website.  Cohosted by Tail Magazine, this will be the … Continue reading →

This past Summer/Fall, the FFI Gulf Coast Council held our 2nd-ever kayak raffle. The prize was a Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture, one of the hottest new fishing kayaks on the market. Made in the USA, it has received strong reviews … Continue reading →

FFI Virtual Expo Friday-Sunday, November 4-6 $25 registration some workshops require fee * Online auctions currently open Registration for the Expo remains open. The online Expo offers presentations, fly tying demonstrations, live casting instruction, workshops, auctions, vendor videos, and more. … Continue reading →

Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually honored those members and clubs for outstanding contributions to our mission. This year, we recognize four individuals and two clubs for their promotion and advancement of fly fishing, fly tying, conservation and … Continue reading →

This coming weekend kicks off 20th anniversary of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 4th-12th), an annual celebration of the importance of recreational boating and fishing in America. Most states have designated “free fishing days” either the first weekend or … Continue reading →

According to a report Tuesday from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,  the aftermath of Hurricane Ida has left over two million acres of fish kills due to low dissolved oxygen. This “dead zone” stretched from the lower areas … Continue reading →

For the second year in a row, Toledo Bend Rendezvous – scheduled for November 5th through 7th at North Toledo Bend State Park in Zwolle, LA – has been cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns. According to organizer Walter McLendon, the … Continue reading →

Texas Fly Fishers monthly meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7:00 pm Zoom session – https://texasflyfishers.org “Impact of Freeze Event on Gulf Coast Fisheries” Members of the Gulf Coast Council have been invited to attend the Texas Fly Fishers (Houston club) … Continue reading →