Catch the Fly-fishing Weekend in Capon Bridge, WV
A Keep the Cacapon River Clean Initiative
Capon Bridge, West Virginia - The Friends of the Cacapon River, the River House and Trout Unlimited are hosting a fly-fishing celebration on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, 2022. The event will feature art activities and beginner fly-fishing clinics at the River House, located at 24 Rickie Davy Lane, Capon Bridge, WV.
Expert instructors will teach 3 introductory fly-fishing classes perfect for kids, parents or anyone wanting to learn how to fly fish. Each 3-hour session covers the basics of fly-fishing, casting techniques and hands-on step-by-step instructions.
“The Cacapon River watershed offers some of the best fly-fishing opportunities in the region!” said Glenn Archer, Vice President of the Friends of the Cacapon River. “We have incredible teachers and it will be a fun day along the Cacapon River.”
The fly-fishing classes will be by the river behind the River House. The clinics are Saturday, July 22 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Sunday, July 23 at 9 a.m. Everything is provided except river shoes. Participants will get a chance to try their new skills in the river.
The class is only $10 per person. Preregistration is required for the fly-fishing clinics and participants should have a WV fishing license. (A license is not required for those 15 years old or younger). The license can be purchased at https://wvdnr.gov/buy-a-license/.
Each session is limited to 15 people and spots fill up quickly.
Thanks to K&C Construction for sponsoring this event. For more information contact Glenn Archer at garcher101@yahoo.com.
The event is part of the ongoing Keep the Cacapon River Clean Initiative sponsored by the Friends of the Cacapon River, Cacapon Institute, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, and Cacapon and Lost Rivers Land Trust. The initiative aims to focus attention on water quality issues and engage in volunteer activities for river enthusiasts. For more information, go to any of the sponsoring organizations’ Facebook pages or websites, or email tim@cacaponriver.org
Photo: Folks enjoying the fly-fishing clinics at the River House
