2025 Gulf Coast Classic
Fri, May 02
|Gulf Shores
The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is proud to present our 3rd annual Gulf Coast Classic fly fishing festival, to be held Friday-Saturday, May 2-3, 2025, at the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Time & Location
May 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 03, 2025, 4:00 PM
Gulf Shores, 20249A State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
About the GCC Classic
Among the activities planned:
Seminars on fishing locations, tactics, multiple species - Fly tying demonstrations - Exhibitors and vendors - Conservation programs - Keynote speaker presentation - Beginner fly casting and fly tying instruction (free with admission) - Fly tying workshops (registration required) - Casting workshops - (registration required) - Fishing Tournament (registration required, kicks off Thursday a.m.) - Film Festival (ticket purchase required, limited seating) - Raffles & silent auction for great items!
Purchase Tickets
Family Admission - 2 Day Pass
Sale ends
May 02, 4:00 PM
This ticket will admit two or more as part of a family. Includes all seminars, fly tying demos and contests, beginner workshops, and more. DOES NOT include advanced workshops or Film Festival (separate registration). **Discount code for volunteers, speakers, demo tiers, exhibitors, and sponsors - please enter the coupon code that you received via email.
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Admission Single Adult - 2 day
Sale ends
May 02, 4:00 PM
This ticket will admit a single adult over the age of 16 for both days of the Classic. Includes all seminars, fly tying demos and contests, beginner workshops, and more. DOES NOT include advanced workshops or Film Festival (separate registration). **Discount code for volunteers, speakers, demo tiers, exhibitors, and sponsors - please enter the coupon code that you received via email.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Family Admission - 1 Day
Sale ends
May 02, 4:00 PM
This ticket will admit two or more as part of a family for one day of the Classic. Includes all seminars, fly tying demos and contests, beginner workshops, and more. DOES NOT include advanced workshops or Film Festival (separate registration). **Discount code for volunteers, speakers, demo tiers, exhibitors, and sponsors - please enter the coupon code that you received via email.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Admission Single Adult - 1 Day
Sale ends
May 02, 4:00 PM
This ticket will admit a single adult over the age of 16 for one day of the Classic. Includes all seminars, fly tying demos and contests, beginner workshops, and more. DOES NOT include advanced workshops or Film Festival (separate registration). **Discount code for volunteers, speakers, demo tiers, exhibitors, and sponsors - please enter the coupon code that you received via email.
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Youth Admission - 2 Day
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May 02, 4:00 PM
This ticket will admit any youth 16 and under for both days of the Classic. Includes all seminars, fly tying demos and contests, beginner workshops, and more. DOES NOT include advanced workshops or Film Festival (separate registration).
$0.00
4 Corners Fly Fishing Trip
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May 02, 4:00 PM
The winner of this raffle will win two full fishing days (one river fishing from rafts for Machaca (the Pirahna’s cousin) and one fishing from panga’s island hopping for a Roosterfish. There will be two days exploring a volcano and one day at the coffee plantation. Retail value: $6000.00!! The trip includes all transportation to and from the airport, all lodging and meals. It DOES NOT include airfare or alcohol.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
2025 F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour
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May 02, 4:00 PM
The 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back, hitting the road with the very best fly fishing films. This year the tour visits more than 14 countries with 300+ shows. Seating is limited to 200. Book your tickets today!
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Understanding the Double Haul
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May 02, 4:00 PM
Our Certified Casting Instructor will guide you through the mechanics and strategies of the Double Haul casting technique. Improve your casting skills and get that fly line through the wind with more speed and accuracy, while reducing the effort required using other forms of casting. Bring your own fly rod or use one of ours. Fly rods are limited in quantity. Please check the schedule of times for this workshop when you arrive at the Classic.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Advanced Fly Casting
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May 02, 4:00 PM
Our Certified Casting Instructor will guide you through the mechanics of advanced fly casting techniques to improve your abilities, and increase your casting efficiency. This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced fly casters who have become proficient at basic fly casting and understand the principles and physics of casting. Bring your own fly rod or use one of ours. Fly rods are limited in quantity. Please check the schedule of times for this workshop when you arrive.
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Mack Bryson's Redfish Flies
Redfish enthusiasts won’t want to miss this exclusive free workshop with Mack Bryson of Southeastern Fly Works at the 2025 Gulf Coast Classic Fly Fishing Festival! As a Renzetti Vise ambassador and Semperfli Pro Team member, Mack will share his go-to redfish fly patterns and expert techniques to help you fish them effectively. In this session, Mack will introduce his top redfish flies, explaining why they work and when to use each pattern for maximum success. He will also demonstrate essential
$0.00
Sold OutFly Fishing 101 - FREE!
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May 02, 8:30 AM
This ticket will admit one person to the Fly Fishing 101 Seminar. This seminar will be held on the Sweetbay Porch near the Learning Center. This is a totally FREE seminar, and all are welcome to attend! Seating is limited to 25 per session.
$0.00
Learn How To Fly Cast - FREE!
Sale ends
May 02, 4:00 PM
Our Certified Casting Instructors and assistants will guide you through the mechanics and principles of the basic fly cast. Bring your own fly rod or use one of ours. Fly rods are limited in quantity. Please check the schedule of times for this workshop when you arrive at the Classic.
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Registration & Ticket Sales are provided by the New Orleans Fly Fishers Club
