Thursday, October 30, 2014

The North Toledo Bend Rendezvous - Friday Oct. 31st thru Sunday. Nov.2


The GCC, along with the Texas Council of the IFFF, annually co-sponsors the "North Toledo Bend Rendezvous".  Held the first weekend of November at North Toledo Bend State Park near Zwolle, LA, the 2013 Rendezvous was the 25th anniversary (since 1989) of this gathering of fly tyers representing fly fishing clubs from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and beyond.  With no planned activities, but plenty of fly tying, food, fly casting instruction and fly fishing, and with only a minimal fee to cover lodging and meals, the North Toledo Bend Rendezvous remains one of the top tying events held each year in the U.S.A.

http://pages.suddenlink.net/w/Rendez/indexR.html

If you have never attended the North Toledo Bend Rendezvous or haven't been in a while, your are hereby invited to attend... Hey, we haven't gathered on the shores of Toledo Bend and thrown this party for 26 years for nothing!!! We have a great time, and it is your chance to sit down and tie flies with some of the very best tyers in the Deep South! No matter if you are  beginner to tying or a master of this craft, you will learn a lot (or at least have fun tying with your friends &/or teaching others), and you will have fun!


Monday, September 29, 2014

Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Conclave - October 3 - 5, 2014


Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home, AR.
Show hours: Fri-Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm.
$10 per day, $5 under 18.
Workshops and some activities extra.

Programs: fly tying, casting clinics, exhibitors, youth and women's activities & more!

Sponsored by the IFFF Southern Council. Website: www.southerncouncilfff.org.

Thursday, September 11, 2014


Gulf Coast FLY FAIR
Sept. 12/13, 2014
   Ocean Springs Civic Center 
3730 Bienville Blvd.
Sponsored by
The Gulf Coast Council 
International Federation of Fly Fishers

FREE ADMISSION - FREE BEGINNER CLASSES - FREE CASTING LESSONS - FREE TYING DEMONSTRATIONS - FREE PRESENTATIONS
 
Auctions & Raffles for rods, reels, equipment and artwork with 50% of the proceeds donated to the USM - Gulf Coast Research Lab
If you have ever thought about learning to fly fish in Salt Water, Warm Water or Cold Water, or improving your skills, then this is your opportunity to learn from many of the best instructors in the country – FOR FREE!
Programs on tarpon, stripers, redfish, speckled trout, how fish see, and much, much more...
Casting Instructors include:
Head of IFFF Casting Board of Governors
4 Master Casting Instructors
5+ Certified Casting Instructors
Fly Shops from three states
                  Outdoors Vendors                 
Fly Tying Demonstrations by many of the best fly tiers in 5 states      
Programs for Scouts

More information, classes and schedules coming soon go to: gulfcoastifff.blogspot.com

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Ride the Bull 2014

Attached below is a photo taken by my good friend Catch Cormier early this morning at The Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Tournament...  The largest kayak fishing rodeo in the world!

Ho-ly Crap!  Over 700 participants on the water!