

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Exploring Fly Fishing: Learn the Basics (NE OH)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 06 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Session 1 (May 6, 6:00pm-8:30pm): Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319.

Session 2 (May 8, 6:00pm-8:30pm): Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319.

Session 3 (May 13, 6:00pm-8:30pm): The swim beach at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319.


Individuals interested in learning the art of fly-fishing are invited to attend a free three-part course. Families are encouraged to participate.
Join Division of Wildlife staff to learn the basics of fly fishing, fly-tying, and to provide participants opportunities to test their new tackle and fishing skills.

Session #1: Intro to Fly-Fishing
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319
Session Description: Students will learn how to assemble fly-fishing tackle, how to tie essential knots, common gear, and how to recognize various fly patterns used to catch fish. This session will also include casting.

Session #2: Intro to Fly Tying
Date and Time: Thursday, May 8 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319
Session Description: Students will be taught the art of fly tying and tie three patterns commonly used to catch panfish in Ohio.

Session #3: Fly Fishing
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: The swim beach at Portage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319
Session Description: Students will have the opportunity to test their new flies and skills on the water fishing for Redear Sunfish and other panfish species. Students will need to provide their own waders. A fishing license will be required for any students 16 years of age and older.

All fishing equipment and tying supplies will be provided. Be prepared to go outside even in inclement weather (the last session will be cancelled if thunderstorms occur). Participants will be asked to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water, insect repellant and other items to make the experience individually more comfortable.
Applicants must be at least 12 years of age and youths must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to the first 12 registered and participants must attend all sessions. The course is for registered participants only; no guests or walk-ins please.
All anglers age 16 and older are required to have a valid Ohio fishing license.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portage-lakes/exploring-fly-fishing-learn-the-basics-ne-oh/200028030171612
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife/educationregistration/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portage+lakes-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portage Lakes
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319
- **lat**: 41.00192
- **long**: -81.52402
- **full address**: Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319, 3130 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319-2442, United States,Portage Lakes, Ohio

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ohio Division of Wildlife (https://allevents.in/org/ohio-division-of-wildlife/12006300)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 06 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ohio Division of Wildlife District Three Office 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron OH 44319, 3130 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319-2442, United States,Portage Lakes, Ohio
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ohio Division of Wildlife
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Exploring Fly Fishing: Learn the Basics (NE OH) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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