Friends of the Fox River to host intro to fly casting

Posted June 26, 2018 11:00 pm

Submitted by Friends of the Fox River

The Friends of the Fox River welcomes L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School leader Bev DeJovine to their Schweitzer Environmental Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, for an introduction to fly casting.

Friends of the Fox River board member Pat Okonek, a fly fisherman himself, will officiate.

Schweitzer Environmental Center is located at 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee.

Participants will learn fundamental fly-casting skills, including the basics needed to enjoy a successful fly fishing outing.

They will observe and try the proper techniques in the following areas: the 4-part fly cast, the false cast, the roll cast, stripping and shooting line, tying basic fly-fishing knots (including the double surgeons and improved clinch knots, hook set), and fishing conservation.

To RSVP, visit friendsofthefoxriver.org/event/introduction-to-fly-casting/.

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