Merrimack River Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited

 

Learn to Fly Fish (For Trout) 2007

About 60 new fly anglers attended the Learn to Fly Fish classes jointly sponsored by New Hampshire Fish and Game department and Trout Unlimited.  Classes were held at the Amoskeag Fishway in Manchester, the Nashua Public Library and the Pelham Fish and Game Club.  The classes were conducted by Stan Jodziewicz and Gerry Crow, New Hampshire Fish and Game department Aquatic Education Instructors and assisted by Jim Norton and Tom Jutras, certified FFF casting instructor.  All instructors are active members of the Merrimack River Valley chapter Trout Unlimited.  Classes were conducted in five modules spread over 10 hours.  Topics included equipment selection, important fishing knots, aquatic insect identification, NH Fishing locations, safety and ethics, aquatic ecology, fishing techniques and strategies and on-the-water casting instruction.  Classes are free of charge and open to beginners and intermediates of all ages.  To learn more about fly fish classes and to reserve a spot in the winter 2008 classes click here