International Fly Fishing Fair this week in Bend, Oregon

Sun., Aug. 9, 2015

Alluring session: Fly-casting instructor Tim Lawson, left, of Island Park, Idaho, is reflected with his students in a long, shallow pond created for teaching casting at the International Fly Fishing Fair, sponsored by the Federation of Fly Fishers, on Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center. Right: Fly-tier and fishing guide Michael Williams of Eugene, Ore., chats with Ben Lothspeich, 14, of Grangeville, Idaho, while tying a pattern called a “percolator.” (PHOTOS BY JESSE TINSLEY)

By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com (509) 459-5508

FISHING – A long list of activies will greet participtnes in the International Federation of Fly Fishers 50th anniversary fair Thursday through Saturday in Bend.

Fly fishing experts, including Joan Wulff, will present 92 workshops on a wide range of skills.

Exhibits and competitions are planned as well as a Youth Camp and Women’s University.

Info: fedflyfishers.org

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