Date: 07/15/10
Contact: Chris Vasey
Phone: (775) 688-1622

SPIN FISHING CLINIC OFFERED BY NDOW IN VERDI

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is sponsoring a three-day introduction to fly fishing clinic starting on Friday, July 16, from 6 - 8 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, 8 a.m. - noon. This clinic is designed for entry level fly anglers and is free to all participants. The class is limited to the first 20 who sign up. Participants must attend all three days of this clinic.

WHAT: Class is geared for entry-level anglers. Instructors will demonstrate reading water, basic spinning and fly-fishing techniques for trout.

WHEN:Friday, July 23, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

WHERE: Friday evening In Verdi at the Verdi Community Library and Wildlife Education Center 270 Bridge Street. (Building is adjacent to the Verdi Elementary School grounds). Saturday morning meeting place will be at Mayberry Park.

SIGN-UPS: Pre registration is required. For more information call the Department of Wildlife at (775) 688-1559.

AGES: An adult must accompany all children. Note: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.

BRING: Participants are requested to provide their own tackle. A limited number of rods are available for use by those who do not have their own fishing equipment.

NOTE: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.

COST: Free

CONTACT: Chris Vasey, (775) 688-1622

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.