Flyfishing Clinic Offered
West Fork San Gabriel River
Angeles National Forest above Azusa, CA, March 14, 2008 – Have you ever fly fished in Los Angeles County? Sounds impossible? Now, the Angeles National Forest Volunteer Naturalists, California Department of Fish and Game and Bob Marriott’s Flyfishing Store are offering a hands-on flyfishing clinic on the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. The leaves are still off the trees, creating excellent visibility on this world class catch-and-release trout stream, right here in Los Angeles County! Here’s a great chance to brush up on your flycasting from the pros of Bob Marriott's Flyfishing Store. Learn about the waterscape and fish of the West Fork directly from John O’Brien of the California Department of Fish and Game.
Topics to be discussed and demonstrated include:
- Waterscape of the West Fork
- Fish of the West Fork
- Flyfishing Gear
- Flycasting and tying – Hands-on
- Drive-in fishing expedition up the gated West Fork – Car pool to trout pools
The goal of this one day course is to revitalize interest in flyfishing in Los Angeles and bring attention to improving your flyfishing skills.
Where:
Presentation: San Gabriel Canyon Environmental Education Center, Hwy 39, San Gabriel Canyon Road, 0.7 miles north of East Fork Bridge, across from OHV area
Flyfishing Expedition: Car pool up West Fork Road
When: Saturday, April 5, 2008, 9 am - 3 pm; bring your own lunch and water
Cost: $5 cash per person; children, 10 years and over, accompanied by adult; Attendance Limited – 15 people maximum
Raffle Prize: Bob Marriott's Flyfishing Gear Certificate
Contact: Ken Allison, Angeles National Forest Volunteer Naturalist
Voice Phone: (951) 545-6146
FAX: (909) 392-4644
Email: ken@sgvmrc.org
03/14/08