Teaching the new dogs old tricks

Contrary to the old adage, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks", you CAN teach a new dog old tricks! Trout Unlimited has created an incredible learning opportunity for the younger generation to learn how to fly fish. John Ross , author of the "must have" fly fishing enthusiast book, The 100 Best Trout Streams in America is the State Chairman for the Trout Unlimited Virginia chapters. He also runs the Virginia Trout Camp, which by all accounts, is the birthplace for 24 new fly fishing enthusiasts each year. The week-long event, taught by Trout Unlimited volunteers, encompasses all the important aspects of fly fishing. Entomology, fly-tying, fly fishing equipment, fly casting, presentation techniques, and environmental respect are just a few of the lessons given to these new, young fly fishing fledglings. Similarly, Charlie Breithaupt, the Georgia Chapter Chairman for Trout Unlimited, runs a Trout Camp in Georgia. With all these trout camp graduates, we have plenty of new fresh blood in the ranks, eager to promote the sport and conserve our resources, because we have a great line of dedicated volunteers at Trout Unlimited that teach and support fly fishing and conservation! For more information about the camps and how you can start/support a camp in your state, contact Trout Unlimited through the link above.