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Introduction to fly-fishing course to be July 22-23

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
July 10, 2011 - 1:00 am
 

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will host a free introduction to fly-fishing class. This two-part class will begin at 6 p.m. July 22 with a classroom session at the department's Las Vegas office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive. The second portion of the class will be the morning of July 23 at a park nearby the office.

During the classroom portion of the course, students will learn fly-fishing terminology, how to tie basic knots and how to select necessary equipment. The second session will include hands-on instruction in casting technique.

The class is for people ages 12 and older. Loaner equipment will be available. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Monday. For more information, contact Ivy Santee at (702) 486-5127, extension 3503.

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