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TPWD News Release — Jan. 31, 2011

Learn to Fly-fish March 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Exhibitors and vendors should sign up now. Tie a fly, cast a fly, catch a fish to be focus of annual event.

ATHENS—Fly-fishing experts and wannabes will gather at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens March 12 for a day of teaching, learning and fishing.

Instruction in all aspects of fly-fishing from fly-tying to casting to equipment selection to choosing a destination will be provided by expert fly-fishers. All necessary equipment will be provided, and all activities are free with paid admission to TFFC.

Vendors interested in selling at the event should contact Jim Booker at (903) 670-2266, james.booker@tpwd.texas.gov.

TFFC is located 75 miles southeast of Dallas at 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens.

For more information or directions visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tffcor call (903) 676-2277.

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