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The rodeos will go on!

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Catch Cormier

While the Covid-19 pandemic put a grinding halt to all indoor gatherings, it has affected outdoor events – such as fishing tournaments – to a lesser degree. That’s because outdoor spaces are well suited to increased social distance. Tournaments can … Continue reading →

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FFI Online for late June, July

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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Free Fishing Days coming in June

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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COVID-19 impacts fly fishing events

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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Big bass highlight first-ever Classic

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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Sweetwater Classic happening this week!

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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Red Stick Day next Saturday in Baton Rouge

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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FFI to be part of the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Catch Cormier

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 →

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