If you’re a fly fishing beginner—or you’ve never tried it before—the Division of Wildlife Resources is holding a free clinic you won’t want to miss.

The DWR will offer an introduction to fly fishing clinic on Sept. 29 at the agency’s Southeastern Region office. The office is at 319 N. Carbonville Rd. in Price. The clinic begins at 8:30 a.m.

“Fly fishing is a fun and versatile method of catching fish that often looks harder than it really is,” says Walt Maldonado, DWR regional wildlife recreation specialist. “If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy wildlife, this clinic is for you.”

Maldonado says the clinic will begin with classroom instruction and a practice session. “Then,” he says, “we’ll head to a nearby community fishery where you can try your hand at catching fish. We’ll have plenty of fly-fishing rods, reels and tackle on hand for you to use.”

Local experts will teach you the basics of catching fish, in a variety of settings, using flies. The following are among the topics they’ll cover:

·         The gear you need

·         Choosing flies that work well

·         Fly fishing on lakes

·         Fly fishing on rivers and streams

·         Casting

·         Lure presentation

The clinic is free, but if you’re 12 years of age or older, you’ll need a fishing license to participate. You can buy a license at any DWR office or online at wildlife.utah.gov.

The clinic is sponsored by Sportsman’s Corner of Bill’s Home Furnishings in Price. To register online for the free clinic, visit https://goo.gl/yxJRMq. If you have questions about the clinic, call the DWR’s Southeastern Region office at 435-613-3707