Fly Casting Workshop
by October 2, 2015 9:52 am 82 views
Sallyann Brown to Head Fly Casting Workshop at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area
Those who wish to learn the basics of fly casting will want to attend the Fly Casting 101 workshop to be held at the Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area visitor center Sunday October 11, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Two hours of instruction will be in the classroom, and two hours will be outside.
Participants will learn four basic casts, the six basic types of flies, (lures) how to cast and “play” the flies in the water, how to read water, how to wade, how to purchase and assemble your equipment, how to store your equipment, as well as how to tie the four basic knots used by fly fishers. All equipment will be provided.
The workshop will be taught by Sallyann Brown, past recipient of the “Woman of the Year” and the “Federation of Fly Fishers Educator of the Year” awards from the Federation of Fly Fishers, Inc.
When: Sunday October 11, 2015
Time: 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Where: The workshop will be held at the Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection.
Minimum age is 12 yrs. Cost: $35 per person + tax. Class size is limited to 15. Reservations and pre-payment required. 479-789-5000