Fly casting
WAYNESBURG – The Greene County Department of Recreation will offer a two-day beginner’s course in the art of fly casting. The course is free and is limited to 12 students. The pre-registration deadline is Monday.
The course is designed for individuals who are interested in learning the basic principles needed to begin fly casting. Classes will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and will be held on the upper level of the 4-H Building at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg.
Instructor Lynn Murral will lead the two evening classes, which will focus on topics such as gear, knots, stream entomology, casting techniques and safe handling practices. Murral will also share his insight and knowledge to help guide fishers to make informed decisions on buying equipment, choosing flies, casting and where to fish.
The casting course is designed for the angler who desires to learn the sport of fly fishing, or the beginning fly fisher who wishes to gain a better understanding of the techniques required to catch a fish.
For more information, or to pre-register for the course, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.