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Fly Fishing Clinic for Kids in N.C.

There's an upcoming fly fishing clinic in Wasynesville, North Carolina for kids 10 -15 years old. The clinic is on March 24, 2009. It's limited to 10 kids so if you're interested, you'll want to register as soon as possible. Cost is $8/kid.

The six hour clinic will introduce kids to the basics of fly fishing including equipment, knots, casting techniques, and more. Following the instruction period, kids will have a chance to fly fish in the Davidson River. Transportation, equipment and materials, including waders, will be provided.

Kids will need to bring a lunch and non-slip shoes. The group will depart from the Waynesville Recreation Center at 9 a.m. and go to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. The group will return to the Waynesville Recreation Center at 4:30 p.m.

Contact Mike at 456-2030 at the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department for more information.

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Tyler Befus Has a New Website

If you're an avid fly fisher, you may already have heard of Tyler Befus, author of "Kids Guide to Fly Fishing. Despite being a kid, this young author is making quite a name for himself on the fly fishing circuit.

Now Tyler has launched a new web site which features tips, fly tying tutorials, and more. Tyler also features a blog on the site, so you can keep up on the latest fly fishing information in Colorado.

Have a look! The site is pretty nice and full of valuable information for adults, as well as kids.

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C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation

C.A.S.T. stands for "Catch a Special Thrill" and it's the name of a special fishing foundation for kids. Founded in 1991, this C.A.S.T. tries to give disabled and disadvantaged kids the fishing thrill of a lifetime.

Volunteers who love to fish team with C.A.S.T. to take disadvantaged and disabled kids fishing for the day. The foundation provides rods and reels, tackle, hats and t-shirts to all the kids.

Each year, fishing opportunities grow as more volunteers and kids get involved. C.A.S.T. fishing events are now offered in 22 states across the U.S.

You can help! The C.A.S.T. foundation not only needs your financial support, but also your time and fishing expertise. The goal is to offer more fishing opportunities for kids and they need more volunteers to accomplish this.

Check out the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation web site for more information or call (425) 251-3214 (Western Division) or (972) 913-2933 (Eastern Division).

Be sure to watch the C.A.S.T. video! Choose your connection speed - Cable & DSL or Dial-up.

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