Date: 11/25/09
Contact: Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127 x 3500

INTRODUCTION TO FLY-FISHING IN SOUTHERN NEVADA

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will hold a free “Introduction to Fly Fishing” class Saturday, Dec. 12. The class is organized into two parts with a classroom portion starting at 8 a.m. at the NDOW Las Vegas office, 4747 Vegas Drive. This part of the class will cover terminology, knots, how to choose equipment and other information to help the beginning angler.

Casting skills will be taught in the second portion of the class, which will be held later that morning at Sunset Park pond. The class will end by 2 p.m. This class is recommended for participants who are 12 years of age or older who would like a hands-on learning experience to help understand the technique of fly-fishing. For more information and registration contact Ivy Santee at 486-5127 x. 3503, registration begins Monday, Nov. 30 at 8 a.m.

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.