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Fishing updates

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24 June 2020

Learn to fly fish

Due to popular demand, an additional beginning fly fishing course is available in July, offered through Haywood County Parks and Recreation. 

The course will be held 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays, July 10, 17 and 24, below the dam at Lake Junaluska, with a Saturday, July 18, session at the West Fork of the Pigeon River. 

The course will cover casting, fly tying, reading the water and more, led by experienced angler Tommy Thomas. No fishing license is required and loaner rods are available. 

Free. Register at 828.452.6789 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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