The 4th annual Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Fair will be held Friday and
Saturday, September 15-16, at the Ocean Springs Civic Center in Ocean
Springs, Mississippi. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Council - Fly Fishers
International (FFI), it features free presentations, casting lessons,
beginner classes, tying demonstrations, auctions and raffles, and more.
It's open to the public. And best of all, it's FREE!
The
GCC consists of FFI clubs and members in Louisiana, Mississippi, south
Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. While the majority of attendees are
FFI members or members of FFI clubs, this family-friendly event is open
to the public. Beginners and youth are enouraged to attend.
For
those looking to improve their fly casting skills, the GCC Fair offers
the largest contingent of FFI Certified and Master Certified instructors
of any event on the Gulf Coast. Also, Boy and Girl Scouts have the
opportunity to work on their Fly Fishing Merit Badge.
The
Friday night casual buffet and Awards Dinner will be held also at the
OSCC. It will feature an auction rich with prizes including art, fly
tackle, guided trips, award winning fly plates, and much more. Along
with the day raffles, proceeds will benefit the Gulf Coast Marine
Research Lab, and conservation projects within the council boundaries of
Louisiana, Mississippi, south Alabama and Florida panhandle.
This
will be fourth GCC event named as the "Gulf Coast Fly Fishing
Fair". Prior to Texas separating from the Council, the GCC held five
events named as the "FFF Gulf Coast Expo". It also should be noted that
earlier this year, the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) changed their
name to Fly Fishers International (FFI).
Complete details - including a schedule of events and programs - can be found on the GCC website at www.gulfcoastfff.org.