CONCORD, N.H. -- Interested in learning the art of fly tying? The NH Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program is offering a five-week introductory fly tying course on Wednesday evenings in March (March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30). To sign up, email the program at aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov or call (603) 271-3212. Participants must commit to attending all five sessions. No experience is required. All materials and equipment will be provided. There is no charge for the program.
The course will be instructed by master fly tiers and Let’s Go Fishing instructors Jim and Kris Riccardi and Jessie Tichko. The course will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at N.H. Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H.
Registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The course is limited to 12 participants, ages 15 and older.
Participants will learn to tie several fly patterns. They will be introduced to the basic tools and materials necessary to tie flies, common patterns and what they imitate. Instructors will also discuss insect anatomy and explain why a particular fly is used.
New Hampshire Fish and Game’s "Let's Go Fishing" program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. Find out more at www.fishnh.com/fishing/lgf-schedule.html. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program
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