![]() ![]() The FFI Gulf Coast Council and it’s allies will make every effort to insure that conservation wins out. It’s expected that opponents to this NOI will again lobby against it. Now the amended NOI goes back to the Legislative Natural Resources Oversight Committee. This new NOI will result in a 4 year recovery for escapement rate, and a 16 year recovery for SPR to the conservation standards. – 3 fish daily creel, 18″-27″ slot with no overslots After much discussion, and unanimous comments in support of, the Commission passed a compromise amendment which expanded the slot from 6 inches to 9 inches but kept the 3 fish per day limit. This proposal would result in a 29 year SPR recovery… unacceptable to everyone else!Īccording to comments received by LDWF, the biggest problem with the original NOI was the restrictive slot limit. CCA requested a more liberal limit of 4 fish daily, 18″-27″ slot (no overslots). The NOI was then sent back to the Commission for changes. The Louisiana chapter of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) successfully lobbied legislators to reject the NOI, much to the dismay of fly fishing and kayak fishing interests and other conservationists who supported the measure. In November, after a required period of public comments, the NOI was sent to a legislative committee for final approval. This new regulation would’ve resulted in a 2 year recovery for escapement rate and an 11 year recovery for SPR. – 3 fish daily limit, 18″-24″ slot with no overslots – 5 fish daily limit, 16″-27″ slot with one overslot allowed In July, after hearing assessments and public comments, the LWFC passed an NOI that would have modified the daily creel limit as follows: A change in regulations is necessary to restore both escapement rate and Spawning Potential Ratio (SPR) to above the conservation standard for the species. LDWF biologists have assessed that redfish numbers are in decline due to a number of causes. The link for the December 26th session with Al Beatty has been published.įollowing rejection of a Notice of Intent (NOI) for new red drum regulations by a legislative committee last month, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the NOI at their monthly meeting on Thursday. If you’re not an FFI member, or a member of the Tying Group, you can get the link by going to the FFI Fly Tying Group page: CLICK HERE If you’re a member of the FFI Fly Tying Group, you will receive a link via email. March 26th – Intruder Fly Techniques f/ Tim O’NeilĪpril 4th – Saltwater Techniques f/ Alan KuhreĪpril 23rd – Tying with CDC f/ Britt DavenportĪpril 30th – Bucktail Techniques f/ Gunner BrammerĪll sessions are via Zoom webinar. January 23rd – Dry Fly Techniques f/ Son Taoįebruary 13th – Managing Quill Wings f/ Jerry Covielloįebruary 27th – Touch Dubbing and Wire Wraps f/ Gretchen Beatty January 9th – Potts and Grant Weaves f/ Dutch Baughman Here is the schedule for the remaining tying sessions:ĭecember 26th – Hairwing Techniques f/ Al Beatty Whether you’re a seasoned tier or just starting, there’s something valuable for everyone. The expert tiers leading these sessions will share their knowledge and guide the viewer through essential techniques that will improve your precision, efficiency, and creativity in fly tying. The Series is held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month thru April 30th. ![]() The FFI Fly Tying Group’s Online Tying Technique Series continues this month and into the new year. ![]()
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