Field Notes
January’s bull reds are prime for flies
Louisiana is a flourishing fly fishing locale for redfish, especially during the winter when the bull reds push into the interior marshes. […]
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News Breaker
FFI Gulf Coast Council calls for increased minimum size for trout
The Fly Fishers International Gulf Coast Council today announced its support of an increase to a 14-inch minimum size limit. […]
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When it comes to goats, this fly is the G.O.A.T.
Catch Cormier has caught sheepshead while fly fishing on a wide variety of flies. But by far, the largest number have come on Charlies. […]
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Build your own rod?
Look to the dog days of summer as an opportunity to prepare for great fall fishing. For a few, that will be building a custom rod. […]
Bass Fishing
Five combat strategies for second season bass
While many flyrodders limit their pursuit of bass to the spring spawn, Catch Cormier anxiously awaits the “second season.” […]
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Saltwater Fly Fishing 101 – Preparation and tackle
Each year, thousands of folks get started in saltwater fly fishing, many here on the Gulf Coast, with ambitions of hooking a redfish. […]
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For these students, the fish ate their homework
Most schools in Louisiana have a bass fishing club that competes against other schools. Now there’s the St. Michael High School Fly Fishing Club. […]
Outdoor Updates
Record fly-rod redfish?
On Super Bowl Sunday, Phillip “Flip” Frank of New Orleans braved the fog with Capt. Rich Waldner to catch a red that weighed 45 pounds and easily tops the current Louisiana and world records for fly-rod reds. […]
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Fly tying 201
Getting started in fly tying, and the benefits of tying your own flies. […]