If you're not fly fishing, it's time to learn

WAITSBURG — This summer, Waitsburg Parks and Recreation upped its game by offering a diverse series of free, fun summer camps. The series will wrap up with the Fly Casting Camp, cohosted with Palouse Outfitters on August 18, 19, and 20 at Preston Park. There will be one session per day, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for all ages eight and up.

“Fly fishing has been part of my life since I was 11 years old, tying flies in the garage. More than 30 years later, it’s what I do for a living. Fly fishing is more than just a sport around here. It’s closer to meditation. A discipline. A lifelong practice you can carry from childhood through old age,” said Palouse Outfitters owner Curtis Lysher.

Whether you’ve never picked up a rod or you’ve been casting in the backyard all summer, this camp will provide a solid foundation. Instruction will cover rigging, casting, and, if time and weather permit, how to read the water. All the gear will be provided with clear instructions.