04-08-2010, 11:10 AM
SALIDA, Colo. - The Colorado Division of Wildlife will provide a fly fishing class on Sat., April 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Salida.
The seminar is geared toward intermediate fly-fisherman and takes place in two sessions - indoor classroom instruction at the Salida DOW office in the morning, followed by "hands-on" fishing instruction on the Arkansas River in the afternoon.
"This class will help people who already have a working knowledge of fly fishing to further fine-tune their skills and make them a more versatile angler," said Matt Yamashita of the DOW. "We will cover topics such as reading the water, casting techniques, and various fly presentation styles."
Participants must furnish their own waders and fly-fishing gear (rods, reels, etc.), and must have a current Colorado fishing license.
The seminar is free. Class size is limited to12 anglers and pre-registration is required. Due to fluctuating water levels and wading requirements, this course is not recommended for children.
For more information, or to register, call (719) 227-5200.
The DOW office in Salida is located at 7405 Hwy 50.
The price of an annual fishing license is $26 for Colorado residents. A one-day license is $9.
The seminar is geared toward intermediate fly-fisherman and takes place in two sessions - indoor classroom instruction at the Salida DOW office in the morning, followed by "hands-on" fishing instruction on the Arkansas River in the afternoon.
"This class will help people who already have a working knowledge of fly fishing to further fine-tune their skills and make them a more versatile angler," said Matt Yamashita of the DOW. "We will cover topics such as reading the water, casting techniques, and various fly presentation styles."
Participants must furnish their own waders and fly-fishing gear (rods, reels, etc.), and must have a current Colorado fishing license.
The seminar is free. Class size is limited to12 anglers and pre-registration is required. Due to fluctuating water levels and wading requirements, this course is not recommended for children.
For more information, or to register, call (719) 227-5200.
The DOW office in Salida is located at 7405 Hwy 50.
The price of an annual fishing license is $26 for Colorado residents. A one-day license is $9.