EISENHOWER STATE PARK HOSTS “TEXOMA TIE IN” ON JANUARY 23^rd

DENISON, Texas. Ever wanted to tie a fly or learn about fly tying and fly fishing? Your big chance awaits you at the Texoma Tie In at Eisenhower State Park on Saturday January 23, 2010 when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partners with the Red River Fly Fishers to host a unique program of fly tying classes and activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is held inside the Recreation Hall and is free to the public. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome and there will be special fly tying activities for kids. Whether you are a beginner who just has an interest in fly fishing or a self professed expert who wants to learn more, all will find something of interest at the Texoma Tie In. If you ever had questions about where to go fly fishing or what equipment to use, talented anglers will be on hand to answer all questions. Good bank fishing access to Lake Texoma can be found along the shoreline throughout the state park.

The event will feature over twenty five tyers from across the Southwest that will be on hand to share their secrets with you as they tie their special flies. There will be an emphasis on warm water fly patterns that are proven fish catchers on Lake Texoma for bass, stripers, and panfish. Many of the classic trout and salmon flies will also be demonstrated. There will be fly tying classes, lessons, and demonstrations that all can enjoy. The President of the Red River Fly Fishers Jack Janco says “there are few things in fishing as rewarding as catching a fish on a fly that you have tied yourself.” So come on out to the park that day and learn how.

This program is one of dozens of such events taking place this year in Texas State Parks as part of TPWD’s Free Fishing in State Parks initiative that celebrates its seventh year. In addition to family-oriented events that teach basic and advanced fishing skills, fishing license requirements have been waived at more than 50 state parks. The license-free angling applies only to fishing from a bank or pier inside the state park.

For more information about the “Texoma Tie In” or any of the agency fishing programs, please call Park Superintendent Paul Kisel at (903) 465-1956.

EISENHOWER STATE PARK HOSTS “TEXOMA TIE IN” ON JANUARY 23rd

EISENHOWER STATE PARK HOSTS “TEXOMA TIE IN” ON JANUARY 23^rd