Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Time: 8:30-11am
Location: Virginia Creeper Fly Shop
Registration Required: By Tuesday, July 26

Description: Fly fishing combines science, craft, and sport. Where will the fish be? How do you tie a fly that imitates an insect? How do you cast to reach that pool where the fish are? In this outdoors event , learn how to do this.

Details: Bruce Wankel (a retired fly-fishing guide and owner of the Virginia Creeper Fly Shop) will hold a short fly-casting lesson to allow those new to fly fishing a chance to cast a fly rod on the front lawn. From there the group will carpool to a nearby trout stream to learn about aquatic entomology (the natural live insects that are on the trout’s menu). We will collect samples of aquatic insects and compare them to some of artificial fly patterns that Wankel discussed Tuesday. (Attendance at the Tuesday program is not required for this event.) Wankel will conclude by demonstrating fly-casting methods used in trout streams.

Space is limited, so reservations are required. Call (276) 614-8964 no later than 5 pm, Tuesday, July 26.