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    Try-It: Fly Fishing (Casting)*

    Parks | Calendar | Try-It: Fly Fishing (Casting)*
      Try-It: Fly Fishing (Casting)*

      This program focuses on dry land casting. You will NOT cast in the water. Discover how fun, yet challenging fly fishing can be during these one-hour long Try-It sessions. *Also see event listing on Cleveland Metroparks Facebook.

      • Terrain: Participants will cast on a flat, grassy area with less than a ¼ mile hike.
      • 8 & over (Minors between the ages of 8-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
      • Reservation Icon Rocky River Reservation
      • Attraction Icon Cottonwood Reserved Shelter
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      • 216.341.1704
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      • $5.00

      Dates and Times

      • Try-It: Fly Fishing (Casting)
        Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        (7 spots available) Register
      • Try-It: Fly Fishing (Casting)
        Thursday, May 4, 2023, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        (4 spots available) Register
      Directions: Program meets at Cottonwood Reserved Shelter.
      Ages: 8 & over (Minors between the ages of 8-17 MUST have a registered and participating adult)
      Fee: $5 per person (All guests MUST register) 
      Includes: equipment
      Terrain/Distance: Participants will cast on a flat, grassy area with less than a ¼ mile hike.

      Have fun trying your hand at casting a fly rod on dry land during this one-hour session.  Learn the basic skills of fly casting such as holding the rod properly and how to cast a fly rod on the parks’ grassy areas.  This will help prepare you for future classes that involve in water casting.  No fishing license required as you will be casting in the grass. Fly rods and reels will be provided.  Feel free to bring your own equipment.  The entire program will be spent outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. Dressing in non-cotton layers is encouraged.   Reference the 3Ws of layering for more information about how to dress. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early. Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list.

      General Information:
      By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.


      General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
      • …must meet minimum age and pre-trip meeting requirements for each individual program.
      • …must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
      • …must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
      • …must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
      • …must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
      • …must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
      •  …must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
      • …must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment. 
      •  …must be able to independently wear and maintain wearing all safety equipment correctly.

       

      Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 216.341.1704 or or@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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