Three-Day Fly Fishing Clinic At Southeast Missouri State University

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Three-day fly casting, tying, and fishing class at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. September 19, 21 and 22. Open to the public.

-$99 class fee

-for more info, pcwillmert@gmail.com, (573) 837-3584

-register at http://www.semo.edu/continuinged/registration.htm

-All tackle, tools, and materials are provided.all participants will get a fly box with six-fly bass/panfish assortment!

Intro to Fly Fishing

Have you always wanted to try fly fishing but didn't know where to begin? This three-day class introduces beginners to basic fly tying, casting, and fishing techniques and is taught by IGFA World Record setting, fly fishing guide, and casting instructor, Philip Willmert. The first session focuses on tackle (rod, reel, line, knots, etc) and casting. The second session will present practical fly tying; simple patterns for local fish such as bluegill, bass, etc. At the third session, participants will get to apply what they've learned to catching fish at a local pond such as Capaha or Cape County.

Participants will be able to used loaned equipment but would also have the option of purchasing a new rod/reel/line combo for $65.

Instructor: Philip Willmert

Date: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, September 19, 21, & 22, 2012 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $99.00

IGFA Fly Rod World Record setter Philip Willmert is an accomplished angler with over 20 years of fly fishing experience throughout North America. His fishing interests are wide-ranging, from alligator gar in south Texas to wild cutthroats in the Yellowstone River. His favorites, though, are brown trout in fall and winter and trophy northern pike and smallmouth during the spring in northern Ontario, Canada.