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Fly Fishing Festivals in 2009

Many states host fly fishing festivals to share the fun and excitement of fly fishing while helping to raise awareness of environmental issues surrounding the sport. Below is a list of some of the Fly Fishing Festivals that will take place in 2009.

January 24-25, 2009 - Atlanta's Fly Fishing Festival

January 30, 2009 - Great Falls (Montana) Fly Fishing Film Festival

February 13-15, 2009 - Little Missouri Fly Fishing Festival

February 21-22, 2009 - Fly Fishing Show in Pasadena, California

April 18-19, 2009 - Virginia Fly Fishing Festival

May 2, 2009 - Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Festival

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5th Annual Fredericksburg Fly Fishing Show

This year's Fly Fishing Show will be held March 22, 2008 at the National Guard Armory in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Admission is $5 for entire day of fly fishing fun!

Fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh and author Beau Beasley will join this year's guest speaker lineup. This year's show will also feature a great variety of vendors, casting instruction, a fly tying table, two different raffles, and a silent auction to support the club and its activities with the community in the coming year.

This show is hosted annually by the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers. A group dedicated to conservation and restoration of our natural resources and education of the public about all aspects of fly fishing.

For more information about the Fredericksburg Fly Fishing Show, click here.

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Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival

This weekend (April 21-22) Waynesboro will host the 7th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). This festival is held each spring on the banks of the South River.

There will be exhibits, raffles, lectures, wine tasting and live music. Bob Clouser, King Montgomery, Dusty Wissmath, Capt. Brian Shumaker, Capt. Gary DuBiel, Beau Beasley and artist Bruce Bunch will be present for lectures and demonstrations.

Some of the topics that will be covered include: fly fishing from kayaks and float tubes, fixing casting problems, casting for saltwater anglers, and fly fishing tips for many of Virginia's fishing hot spots.

Admission is $10 for adults. Admission is free for kids under 12 years of age.

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