The Fly Tying Group (FTG) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) has published a new book, “Fly Tying for All Fish All Waters”. This hardcover book features over 100 patterns, including tips on tying, historical info, and more from some of the most noted names currently in fly tying.
Most of the contributions to the book came from featured tiers at the FTG’s show in Dallas, TX, in September of last year. The photos of selected patterns are of high quality, and each has a story behind it, written by the tier, which gives the reader insight to the origin of the fly, and it’s most effective use.
Included in the list of contributors are several members of the Gulf Coast Council. Realistic tying guru Fred Hannie of Lake Charles, LA, is an FFI Buz Buzsek Award honoree – the highest recognition in the world of fly tying. In addition to his featured patterns, his artwork graces the cover of the book. Other GCC tiers who are featured include Kenneth Breaux, Ron Braud, and Catch Cormier. Kenneth, Ron, and several other tiers featured in the book have demonstrated at our annual Gulf Coast Classic. Those include Patty Luekin, Dutch Baughmann, Barry Webster, Jerry Coviello, and Jack Gillis.
In addition to featured patterns, there’s a section on how to become a better tier, with articles and photos from tying gurus like Charlie Craven, Hans van Klinken, Skip Morris, Davy Wotton, Al Ritt, Kelly Galloup, Tim Flagler, Jerry Coviello, Tom Rosenbauer, and more.
A “Looking Back” chapter features tiers from FFF conclaves of the past thirty years. Wayne Luallen, Craig Mathews, Bruce Staples, Scott Sanchez, Masao Sakaguchi, and Al & Gretchen Beatty revisit their patterns and experiences.
“Fly Tying for All Fish All Waters” is currently shipping. Cost is $75. For more details, or to purchase, click here .
Last week, Alabama Department of Consrvation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship signed off on several regulations proposed by the Marine Resources Division and approved by the ADCNR Commission at their last meeting.
It is with deep sadness that we share that Flip Siragusa passed away this Monday, June 9th, after a courageous bout with leukemia and several associated complications. Flip was president of Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette, LA, and a prolific fly tier who had demonstrated at various events, as well as taught tying workshops through Pack & Paddle and at FFI events. He also served as Fly Tying Director for the FFI Gulf Coast Council up to last year when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Since 2007, the Gulf Coast Council has annually recognized individuals and clubs for their accomplishments in education, conservation, service and other areas that promote the goals and ideals of Fly Fishers International. Nominations for 2025 honors are now being accepted. Deadline is June 30th.
Each year, wildlife agencies in each state designate “Free Fishing Days” for the public to fish recreationally in public waters without a fishing license. These events are part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which this year runs June 1st to June 8th.
Launched in 2020, the Tripletail Classic is a fly fishing only tournament in the Mobile Bay area and surrounding waters targeting the Atlantic Tripletail only. In a few short years, it has exploded in popularity, such that the 35 team registration limit is now reached many months before the tournament is held.
Two developments last week in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the proposed Mobile Bay dredging project. FYI, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to deepen and widen the ship channel in the bay for larger ships to use the Port of Mobile calls pumping sediment directly into the bay. The amount of sediment involved – estimated to be 90 million cubic yards over 20 years – threatens to smother seagrasses, oysters, and reduce dissolved oxygen negatively impacting all aquatic species.
Caddo Fly Fishing Expo
