Date: 8/6/08
Contact: Joe Doucette
Phone: (775) 777-2305

FREE FLY FISHING CLINIC

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will be holding a free, three-day fly fishing clinic starting on Friday September 5th in Elko. The three-day clinic starts at the Elko City Park where casting will be taught to beginners and pointers given to those who are more advanced. On Saturday, the class will head up to Angel Lake to learn about stillwater fishing for trout. The class will wrap up on Sunday with a trip to one of Elko County’s streams to learn how to fish moving water. The stream to be fished on Sunday will not be determined until that time depending upon water conditions.

There are a limited number of fly rods and reels available for anglers to borrow, though anglers should plan on providing their own waders. Class space is limited and participants do need to pre-register. For more information or to register for the class, please call Joe Doucette at 775-777-2305.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. Wildlife offices are located in Las Vegas, Henderson, Winnemucca, Fallon, Ely, Elko, and Reno. For more information on wildlife or wildlife issues, contact the agency web site at www.ndow.org.