FLY-FISHING WORKSHOP 1: Looking to learn something 
new this year? Try fly-fishing ... find out how on Passport 
to Texas ... 
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Passport to Texas ... from Texas Parks and Wildlife

Interested in learning the basics of fly-fishing? Then 
attend a free fly-fishing workshop at Huntsville State 
Park, January 21. 

The basic fly-fishing workshop is designed and set up to give 
people the opportunity to come and dabble in the sport and see 
if they like it. :08

Brenda Justice, aquatic education specialist at the 
Dickinson Marine Lab, says the workshop is open to 
participants 12 years old and older. Instructors will create 
a fun learning environment for all attendees ... 

Giving them the chance to actually learn a little bit about the 
equipment. They will also learn how to tie some knots that they 
would need to set up their rod and reel, and to get their gear 
ready to fish. They also will have the opportunity to do some 
aquatic studies -- looking at some of the insects and bugs that 
you actually would find in some of the waters that you may be 
fishing. And that will lead right into doing some fly tying. 
Participants will actually get a chance to tie a fly that - after the 
workshop's over - they can take it to the lake and fish with it. 
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The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 21. 
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring 
a sack lunch; reservations are required. There's more 
information in the calendar section of the Texas Parks 
and Wildlife web site. 

That's our show ... made possible by the Sport Fish and 
Wildlife Restoration Program ... working to increase 
fishing, hunting, shooting and boating opportunities in 
Texas. For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.