July Fly Fishing in the Smokies Learn the skills and joy of fly fishing, with emphasis on angling in the Smokies. This comprehensive session includes instruction in casting techniques, basic knot tying, reading the water, and on-stream demonstrations. We will discuss essential equipment, popular mountain flies and their use, and trout-related entomology. On-stream photography will be covered briefly as well. You must furnish your own equipment.
Actual fishing is encouraged after class.
If you plan to fish, you need to provide your own license. Jim Casada, Ph.D., professor emeritus, Winthrop University, History. He is past president of both the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. Dr. Casada has an established track record as a writer on outdoor-related subjects, with more than 3,000 magazine articles and 28 books to his credit. He has won more than 100 regional and national writing awards.