*Please note that this is a two session course.*
Individuals interested in learning the art of fly-fishing are invited to attend a free two-session course. Families are encouraged to participate.
The Clear Fork River Chapter of Trout Unlimited is partnering with the Division of Wildlife to teach the basics of fly fishing and provide participants the opportunity to test their new skills by fishing for trout in a stocked stream.
Session #1: Introduction to Fly-Fishing
Date and Time: Thursday, October 9 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: The Chalet At Freedlander Park, 400 Hillside Dr, Wooster, OH 44691
Session Description: Students will learn how to assemble fly-fishing tackle and cast a fly rod using the overhead cast and the roll cast. Classroom instruction will cover the basics of fly fishing, including types of fly rods, leaders and tippets, recognizing various fly patterns, and how to tie two basic fly fishing knots. Each student will receive a packet of flies and a copy of the “Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly fishing”.
Session #2: Meet the Stream and Fly-Fishing
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Grosjean Park, Freedlander Rd, Wooster Ohio 44691
Session Description: On Apple Creek, a local fishing stream, students will use nets to discover what fish eat in a stream, and then learn how to recognize holding areas for trout and how to approach fishing a stream. Students will help stock the stream by releasing hatchery-raised rainbow trout into Apple Creek. After lunch, students will be paired with experienced Trout Unlimited members who will help them fly-fish for trout. All fishing will be catch-and-release.
All fly fishing equipment will be provided (a limited number of waders are available). Be prepared to go outside even in inclement weather (the last session will be canceled if thunderstorms occur). Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch plus sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water, insect repellant and other items to make the experience individually more comfortable. Students should wear waders or calf-high boots, or be prepared to wade wet in old tennis shoes.
Applicants must be at least 12 years of age and youths must be accompanied by an adult. Questions can be directed to Daral Jackwood, Clear Fork River Chapter of Trout Unlimited at
amFja3dvb2QgISAyIHwgb3N1ICEgZWR1. Space is limited to the first 25 registered, and participants must attend both sessions. The course is for registered participants only; no guests or walk-ins please.
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