If you live near in or near Reno, Nevada and have ever wanted to learn to trout fish, here's your chance.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will be conducting a free, trout fishing clinic on the Truckee River on Saturday, July 28. This clinic is geared toward the beginner fly fisher (you must be at least 10 years of age to attend).
A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Kids age 12 and up are required to have a valid Nevada fishing license and a Nevada Trout Stamp. The clinic class size is limited to 20, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants are requested to meet at Mayberry Park in downtown Reno (bring your own tackle) . The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. until about noon and pre-registration is required.
Instructors will demonstrate reading water, and basic spinning and fly fishing techniques for trout.
If you're a true beginner and don't own your own tackle yet - you can get a rod/reed combo at your local Wal-Mart or sporting goods store which is already strung. If buying a spinning rod/reel, pick up a some size 12-14 treble hooks, snap swivels, and jar of powerbait or worms (and extra spool of 6lb - monofilament test line is helpful too).
If buying fly rod/reel combo, you'll need a few flies and some premade leader/tippet (someone at the store should be able to help you - just make sure you tell it's for trout fishing).
To register or for information, call NDOW Aquatic Education Coordinator Chris Vassey at 688-1622 during regular business hours.
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