Free Fly Fishing Workshop

The first fly-fishing workshop for novice fly fishermen and women will take place on August 27-28, 2022 on the Yellow Dog River. This collaborative event is hosted by the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve (YDWP), the Fred Waara chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU), and Superior Outfitters.

Classes and instructions will commence at the Zender/Dale Yellow Dog Forest retreat at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 27, and continue until mid-afternoon on Sunday, August 28.  Participants do not need their own equipment: TU and Superior Outfitters will supply fly rods, flies and other necessary gear.  However, participants should bring wading shoes of some sort and clothes that can get wet. (Extra clothes might be a welcome comfort at the end of the day as well as a few snacks. Waders are optional but not necessary this time of year.) YDWP will provide camping sites and the meals for both days. No need to bring dishes, but do bring tent, sleeping gear, and a headlamp.

Classes will be limited to 20 students, so register early on the YDWP website starting in July: www.yellowdogwatershed.org.  A $40.00 minimum donation is requested at registration. Youth ages 13-15 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult, and teens ages 16-17 may attend alone with a parent’s signature. Spots for board members and accompanying relatives from YDWP and TU are limited. Check for availability.  Maps to the site will be forthcoming for registrants.  Contact Rochelle Dale at [email protected]  or John Highlen at [email protected] for more information.