Syracuse.com - Women's fly fishing seminar set for May 11-12 at Carpenter's Brook fish hatchery

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Cost is $50. Participants must be 18 years or older. To sign up, call Lane at 558-2464, or email her at [email protected]. The seminar includes fishing time on nearby Nine Mile Creek.

A seminar designed to introduce women to fly fishing that will include time on a nearby stream fishing is set for Mary 11-12 at the Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.

The seminar is being taught by veteran angler and guide, Vicky Lane, along with several female assistants.

Basic instruction will cover all aspects of fly fishing: equipment setup, fly tying, basic entomology, fish habits, knots, leaders and casting. Students will get a chance to learn to tie your own fly, and have hands-on casting instruction outside on the hatchery lawn.

One afternoon and morning will be dedicated to fishing on nearby Nine Mile Creek, trying out what you've learned, Lane said.

Lane holds up a nice brown trout she caught on the Delaware River.  

"You'll be reading the water, studying the insects around you, pondering what fly to use. Fly fishing is a celebration of the senses and spirit," she said.

A fishing license is required. Participants should also bring a pair of waders or hip boots. (Loaners are available). If you don't have your own, a fly rod and reel will be supplied, as well as artificial flies to use.

Cost is $50. Participants must be 18 years or older. Deadline to register is April 15. To sign up, call Lane at 558-2464, or email her at [email protected]

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