04-04-2007, 11:10 PM
A unique opportunity for parents and kids to experience the excitement of fly-fishing in an acclaimed trout stream in southeastern Minnesota is being offered through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) MinnAqua program, Trout Unlimited and the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on May 4-6.
The opportunity, however, will need the participation of willing parents or other adults, according to DNR Southern Region MinnAqua Program Director Kathy Beaulieu at New Ulm.
"We need a ratio of one parent for each one or two kids," Beaulieu said. Youth should be between the ages of 12 and 15 at the time of the event and the parent does not need to be an experienced fly-fisher in order to participate. Beaulieu said the goal is for parents and their kids to become involved in an outdoor activity they can enjoy together for years to come.
Participants will learn how to fly-cast, tie fishing flies, and study aquatic invertebrates and trout habitats prior to going on a guided fly-fishing trip to a bluffland stream, Beaulieu said.
The event will be held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro and run from 6 p.m. Friday until 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost for the weekend is $100 per youth and $120 per adult and includes activities, food, and lodging.
Registration is required and can be made through Eagle Bluff by calling 507-467-2437 or 1-888-800-9558 or going to groups@eagle-bluff.org. Additional information on the event or on becoming a volunteer fishing guide is available by contacting Beaulieu at 507-359-6049 or Kathy.beaulieu@dnr.state.mn.us.
The opportunity, however, will need the participation of willing parents or other adults, according to DNR Southern Region MinnAqua Program Director Kathy Beaulieu at New Ulm.
"We need a ratio of one parent for each one or two kids," Beaulieu said. Youth should be between the ages of 12 and 15 at the time of the event and the parent does not need to be an experienced fly-fisher in order to participate. Beaulieu said the goal is for parents and their kids to become involved in an outdoor activity they can enjoy together for years to come.
Participants will learn how to fly-cast, tie fishing flies, and study aquatic invertebrates and trout habitats prior to going on a guided fly-fishing trip to a bluffland stream, Beaulieu said.
The event will be held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro and run from 6 p.m. Friday until 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost for the weekend is $100 per youth and $120 per adult and includes activities, food, and lodging.
Registration is required and can be made through Eagle Bluff by calling 507-467-2437 or 1-888-800-9558 or going to groups@eagle-bluff.org. Additional information on the event or on becoming a volunteer fishing guide is available by contacting Beaulieu at 507-359-6049 or Kathy.beaulieu@dnr.state.mn.us.