The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is proud to present our 2nd annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival at the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

This unique facility offers state-of-the-art theatre area, several meeting rooms, outside facilities, and much more.  The adjacent state park offers miles of hiking trails, bike paths, a large brackish lake with both freshwater and inshore species, bike and kayak rentals, and white sand beaches.  Gulf Shores offers something for all!

Among the activities:

Seminars on fishing locations, tactics, and species
Exhibitors and vendors
Fly tying demonstrations
Conservation programs
Keynote speaker presentation Friday after activities
Beginner fly casting instruction (free with admission)
Beginner fly tying instruction (free with admission)
Fly tying workshops (registration required, cost $20-$50)
Casting workshops (registration required, cost $0-$20)
Fishing Tournament (free with admission, kicks off Thursday a.m.)
Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) (ticket purchase required, limited seating)
Raffles & silent auction, offering many one-of-a-kind items
This event will be focused on activities and education in the form of fly tying, casting, various methods for catching species on the fly, fly fishing destinations, and conservation. Many of the region’s top fly tyers will be on hand demonstrating their favorite patterns. We’ll have a large raffle and silent auction with many unique items. Along with a fly fishing film festival, and other cool happenings.

Schedule of Events

9:00am - 2:30pm: Fly tying demos, workshops, seminars - Various locations
12 pm: Mixed Bag Challenge ends   
1:00pm: MBC winners announced - Sweetbay Porch
2:30pm: Raffles, Drawings - Conference Hall
3:15pm: F3T setup, social - Conference Hall
4:00pm: Fly Fishing Film Tour - Conference Hall

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