outdoor briefs

Do you want to tie your own fishing flies? The Nevada Department of Wildlife will be having a free fly-tying workshop starting at 6:30 p.m. March 23.

This beginner’s level class is a hands-on experience to teach participants the basics of tying fishing flies. Students will learn to use the equipment, materials and techniques that are needed for creating fishing flies. All equipment and materials will be provided.

The class will be at the NDOW office located at 4747 Vegas Drive. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Contact Ivy Santee at 486-5127, Ext. 3503 weekdays.

FUN FOR EVERYONE

Beginner’s fishing clinic for all ages slated for March 27

The Nevada Department of Wildlife will have a free fishing clinic for all ages, starting at 9 a.m. March 27 at Floyd Lamb Park.

The class is for all ages and will cover the basics such as casting skills, identifying the fish, choosing baits and lures, basic knots and much more. It will conclude with putting those new fishing skills to the test.

Participants 12 years old and over will be required to have a Nevada fishing license. Registration for the class begins Wednesday.

For more information and registration, contact Ivy Santee at (702) 486-5127 Ext. 3503, weekdays.