By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day still water beginning spin fishing clinic on May 20 and 21. The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Elementary School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear.
The Saturday morning on the water session will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location for on the water session will be announced Friday evening. Participants will use the information and techniques that were covered in the Friday evening session.
WHAT: Class is geared for entry-level anglers. Instructors will demonstrate reading water, basic spinning and fly-fishing techniques for trout.
WHEN: Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, 2011.
Friday: Starting at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday morning on the water session will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Friday evening In Verdi at the Verdi Elementary School at 250 Bridge Street.
Saturday morning TBA
SIGN-UPS: Pre registration is required.
For more information call the Department of Wildlife at 688-1559.
AGES: An adult must accompany all children.
Age 12 and up are required to have a valid Nevada fishing license.
BRING: Participants are requested to provide their own tackle.
A limited number of rods are available for use by those who do not have their own fishing equipment.
Note: A fishing license is required for those 12 years of age and older.
COST: Free
