The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in partnership with the Red River Fly Fishers will offer families the opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing through fun, hands-on activities at Eisenhower State Park on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

The course will be taught by members of the Red River Fly Fishers, a Federation of Fly Fishers Club whose members are located throughout the Texoma region of the Red River along the Texas-Oklahoma border. Most of the members of the
club are Texas Parks and Wildlife certified Angler Education Instructors. Red River Fly Fishers is “a club dedicated to the enjoyment of fly fishing, the education of fly fishers, and the preservation of limited natural resources”.

Angler education materials will be provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department with support from the Sport Fish Restoration Act. Equipment will be provided or you can bring your own. The unique Fly Fishing course is free and no
fishing license is necessary in State Parks. Children ages 5 and up are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

Beginning fly fishers will learn the basics of fly fishing equipment, tying knots, fly typing, featured fly tiers, special flies, safety and ethics. A casting clinic and instruction on the basic 4-part cast will be provided for novice anglers. More
experienced anglers will learn some specific fly fishing strategies. The course also includes a discussion of stream ecology and a sample of aquatic insects to see what fish eat.

Everything is hands on so come cast the lineup of TFO Fly rods. There will be plenty of shoreline fishing opportunities along the park shoreline.

Registration is at 9 AM. Participants will take away a fishing fun pack and there will be drawings for prizes. Be sure to bring sun protection, hats, sunglasses, water and be prepared for a good time!

Photo courtesy of Red River Fly Fishers