Intro to Fly Fishing for Everyone - Gear Fix Guest Speaker Series

Learn the basics of fly fishing in a low-pressure, no-dumb-questions, EVERYONE-is-welcome environment with local nonprofit FlyCurious Fishing. We'll cover rods, reels, lines, flies & other essentials, rigging, casts, vocabulary, bugs, local fish and waters, conservation basics, and next steps & opportunities for additional learning. Come with questions and a thirst for knowledge, no prior experience or gear necessary. Leave with the building blocks to begin your journey into fly fishing - and potentially a sweet raffle prize! FlyCurious Fishing is a Bend-based nonprofit focused on introducing folks from underrepresented communities to the joy of fly fishing and importance of aquatic and riparian conservation efforts, with a special concentration on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Through inclusive instruction and a commitment to conservation, FlyCurious aims to bridge the knowledge gap, break down barriers, and create a space in the outdoors and recreation industry where everyone feels represented and celebrated. For more information on FlyCurious and upcoming events, visit their website at www.flycurious.org.