Introduction to Fly Fishing

OVERVIEW

Trout season is here! Fishing is likely to be good in many of the streams, but I’d like to start off with an introductory trip to a lake (we actually will have two from which to choose). These were just stocked on the 17th, so chances of catching something should be good. No prior experience is necessary for this trip, but a fishing license is. Given that I plan on fishing stocked trout waters often, it’s simplest to get that license from the start. Space will be limited by equipment and possibly drivers. Up to 5 people without equipment can join.

Should attendees wish to keep fish, let me know. The creel limit is 6 (trout) of at least 7″ (but given that they are stocked, I don’t imagine that will be an issue).

You provide:
-> Fishing license (State Freshwater + Trout)
Optional:
-> waders or sandals, but I’ll plan on fishing from the shore.
-> polarized sunglasses: these are very useful.

Club provides:
-> Fishing gear (5 sets)
-> Gas money

You can buy your license online at: http://secure01.virginiainteractive.org/horf/
or at Walmart (north on 29).
I would suggest getting all three below, but only the bottom two are necessary for this trip.
-> $4 – National Forest Permit – under “Special Licenses”
-> $18 – Resident State Freshwater Fishing – under “Fishing Licenses”
-> $18 – Resident Trout Fishing – under “Fishing Licenses”

Anyone that’s a member of this club should be able to get a resident license given you’re either a student or a resident:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/regulations/licenses.asp

Satiate your VA fishing curiosity:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/