Wall-to-wall displays of the newest fly rods, reels, boots, waders, clothing, flies and fishing watercraft, will greet visitors to the inaugural Atlanta Fly Fishing Show, Feb. 3-4 at the Infinite Energy Center, 2029 Satellite Rd., Duluth. Parking is free.
In addition to the sold-out aisles filled with merchandise, lodges and exotic destinations, show visitors can view continuous fly-tying demonstrations, how-to-do-it seminars and hourly audio/visual presentations ranging from brown trout in Patagonia to Alaska’s Kenai River.
Casting demonstrations are scheduled by professionals such as Lefty Kreh, Gary Borger, Bob Clouser, George Daniel, Simon Gawesworth and Joe Humphreys. Tying Classes will be offered for an additional fee from other experts like Blane Chocklett, Kevin Arculeo, Jason Randall and Henry Cowen. For space availability and enrollment in those tying classes, please call (814) 443-3639.
Fly Fishing Show admission is $15 for one day, $25 for two days. Children under age 5 are free as are Boy and Girl Scouts under the age of 16 in uniform. Active military with an ID are $10. Film Festival admission is $15 or $10 with paid admission to the show.
For a list of fly-fishing films, classes, seminars and demonstrations, visit flyfishingshow.com/atlanta/ or phone (814) 443-3638.