Fly fishing for beginners: Two-part program in September

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is holding two different events in September about fly fishing.

According to an MDC news release, the Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association is educating visitors on the distinctive style of fishing at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center in two different programs in September.

The first event, titled "Learn to Fish: Fly Fishing For Beginners," is from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. The second event is called "Learn to Fish: Fly Fishing for Beginners - Part 2" and will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 20.

MDC says that participants are encouraged to attend both programs, but they must register for both separately.

The Sept. 13 program will introduce topics of equipment, basic casting techniques and the common types of flies that are used in fly fishing.

Residents during the Sept. 20 program will be given a deeper dive into the skills of fly fishing.

Both events will be free with activities indoors and outdoors for ages 16 and up, the release says.

For more information on the first event, click here, or for the second event, click here.