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Area fly fishing shops offer clinics, classes

Tony Eldred practices fly casting on Lily Lake April 21 using line without a hook or lure. He was honored in Olympia on March 31 for serving the longest time of any state employee — 53 continuous years. He recently retired from his position as liaison between the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and public utilities. Health reasons forced his retirement early this year. (Associated Press)
Tony Eldred practices fly casting on Lily Lake April 21 using line without a hook or lure. He was honored in Olympia on March 31 for serving the longest time of any state employee — 53 continuous years. He recently retired from his position as liaison between the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and public utilities. Health reasons forced his retirement early this year. (Associated Press)

FLY FISHING --  Swede’s Fly Shop, 1611 N. Ash St. in Spokane, is joining the Orvis Co. in a free series of basic fly fishing and fly tying clinics.

Fly Fishing 101 classes will be offered 10 a.m.-noon on the first Saturday of each month starting May 5 through Oct. 6, said shop owner Allen Peterson

Basic fly-tying sessions will be offered on the same days, noon-4 p.m.

The 101 course involves rigging rods and casting instruction.

Discount coupons and free membership into fly fishing groups also are offered. Info: 323-0500.

OTHER FLY-FISHING ACTIVITIES

Steve Moran Custom Rods is offering personal rod-building classes

Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley has a list of fishing technique classes for beginners as well as accomplished fly fishers for April and May. Fees range $20-$30.

Click "continue reading" to see the details on the Silver Bow offerings.

Fly Fishing the Local Lake Tactics
What: Learn the basics for fly fishing our local lakes.
Where: Silver Bow Fly Shop. 13210 E Indiana Ave.
When: April 30th. 6-8pm
Cost: $20. Must prepay to register.
Instructor: Jon Allan and Sean Visintainer
Contact: Silver Bow Fly Shop to sign up. 509-924-9998

Fly Fishing the North Idaho Streams Clinic
What: Learn the tactics and where to go when fishing the North Idaho cutthroat rivers like the NF of the Coeur d'Alene and St. Joe Rivers.
Where: Silver Bow Fly Shop
When: May 7th. 6-8pm
Cost: $20. Must prepay to register.
Instructor: Sean Visintainer
Contact: Silver Bow Fly Shop to sign up. 509-924-9998

Beginner Fly Fishing Class
What: Learn the basics of fly fishing in one day.
Where: Silver Bow Fly Shop. 13210 E Indiana Ave.
When: May 5th. 9:30am-3pm
Cost: $30. Must prepay to register.
Instructor: Sean Visintainer
Contact: Silver Bow Fly Shop to sign up. 509-924-9998

Fly Fishing Gear Swap
Bring us your used fly fishing gear to sell at our 2 day event. If it sells you receive 100% in-store credit OR 75% of the sales price as a check. This a great place to find screaming deals on gear too if you are looking to buy more!! All fly fishing related gear can be accepted in good working order.
When: May 19 & 20. 9am-5pm
Where: Silver Bow Fly Shop. 13210 E Indiana Ave
Contact: Silver Bow Fly Shop 509.924.9998

 

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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