Date: 7/7/11
Contact: Chris Vasey
Phone: (775) 688-1622

NDOW SPONSORS SPIN FISHING CLINIC

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day still-water beginning spin fishing clinic on July 15 and 16. The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear. The Saturday morning on-the-water session will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location for on-the-water session will be announced Friday evening. Participants will use the information and techniques that were covered in the Friday evening session.

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

WHEN - Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, 2011. Friday night's class is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday morning on the water session will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE - Friday evening at the Verdi Elementary School, 250 Bridge Street, Verdi. Saturday morning TBA

SIGN-UPS - Registration is required. Register online at the ndow.org site: http://ndow.org/learn/classes/fish/western.shtm. For more information call the Department of Wildlife at 688-1559.

AGES - An adult must accompany all children. Participants age 12 and up are required to have a valid Nevada fishing license.

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

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.