Tag Archives: fly fishing

A Quick Suncatch Update

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Ben Roussel

I’m very happy to announce that we’ve finalized the award for the 12 species level Suncatch Expert and will be doing custom personalized wooden fly boxes. I received the first shipment this week and they came out looking very sharp, … Continue reading →

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Submit your original film for the FFI Film Festival

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Have a smartphone or camera? Want to win some cool stuff? Enter the inaugural Fly Fishers International Film Festival. In keeping with the mission of FFI to preserve the legacy of fly fishing for all fish in all waters, the … Continue reading →

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GCC announces Women Connect Event on June 12th

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Catch Cormier

Bikes and Bugs Saturday, June 12, 2021 8:00am to 1:00pm Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL No cost, but registration requested As part of the 1st annual Women’s Fly Fishing Month this June, FFI Women Connect and the FFI Gulf … Continue reading →

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Register this month for the Jack Rodeo

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Catch Cormier

2nd annual HOSSFly Jack Rodeo Dates: June 1 – October 1, 2021 Species: Jack Crevalle Waters: AL, FL, LA and MS Gulf Coast Entry fee: Free for HOSSFly members, $25 for non-members (includes HOSSFly membership). Deadline for registration: May 31st … Continue reading →

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2021 Sweetwater Classic moved to September 17-18

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Gulf Coast Sweetwater Classic Friday-Saturday, September 17-18, 2021 Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS FREE admission to park & festival Classic tournament entry fee: $30 Big Bream Contest entry fee: $5 Due to continuing concerns about Covid-19, and possible restrictions … Continue reading →

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FFI Online, Season 2, kicks off this Wednesday

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Catch Cormier

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit this past Spring, many organizations took their communications with members online, utilizing video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex and Google Meets. Fly Fishers International jumped in with both feet, initiating a popular series called FFI … Continue reading →

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Great weather for this Saturday’s Rio Rodeo

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Catch Cormier

12th annual Rio Grande Rodeo Saturday, October 3, 2020 7:00am to 8:00am – registration 8:00am to 12 noon – fishing Shelter #2, LaFreniere Park, Metairie $15 entry fee includes lunch & refreshments A reminder that this Saturday, it’s the annual … Continue reading →

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2020 RBFF Report: fly fishing continues growth

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Catch Cormier

Each year in conjunction with ICAST, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation releases it’s Special Report on Fishing. The report contains results from a comprehensive survey which targets angler participation in the previous year (i.e., the 2020 report covers 2019 … Continue reading →

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