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With an uptick in COVID-19 cases, many states are extending Phase II guidelines, which strongly encourage social distancing. As a result, most clubs in the Gulf Coast Council will continue to suspend live meetings.  As an alternative, some GCC clubs … Continue reading →

Each year, wildlife agencies in each state designate a “Free Fishing Day(s)” for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. These events are part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 6-14, 2020. … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, President Trump, the White House Coronavirus Task Force, along with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and corresponding state and local agencies issued strict guidelines … Continue reading →

Our first-ever Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic fly fishing tournament and festival went on as planned this past weekend. It should be noted this event took place prior to COVID-19 social distancing regulations imposed on Monday. Even so, concerns about the … Continue reading →

Our first-ever Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic fly fishing tournament and festival takes place this Friday and Saturday at Percy Quin State Park just five miles from McComb, Mississippi. Despite fear of the coronavirus, and cancellations of some major fishing events … Continue reading →

26th annual Red Stick Day Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30am – 3:00pm Waddill Wildlife Refuge 4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA FREE admission! Every first Saturday in March, the Red Stick Fly Fishers of Baton Rouge – an FFI … Continue reading →

As a conservation and education partner with Fly Fishers International, The Fly Fishing Show is proud to announce that FFI will have a Learning Center at their Atlanta Show on January 31st-February 1st. The show will be held at the … Continue reading →

New Orleans Co-Ed Casting & Community Event Wednesday, October 30, 2019 3:00pm to 6:00pm Next to Bayou Paddle Sports, corner of Florida Avenue and Moss Street ** Event is FREE and open to EVERYONE!! Drop in and say hello anytime. … Continue reading →

The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) maintains the listing of top 10 fish of each species for both Rod & Reel and Fly Fish Divisions.  Each year, the LOWA Records Committee selects the outstanding submissions of the previous year.  The … Continue reading →