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Don't forget that CAMERA! Lab fee $15 payable to the instructor.      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #S1303  Apr 30 (Hike Sun, May 4)  Wed.  7-8pm  Bullard High, B-20  Anderson  20.00  -  20.00  Add to Cart      top     Fishing Fresno - For Beginners Tell a Friend!          Don't let this one get away! Join lifelong fisherman Jack Erickson and his guest experts to learn fishing methods and strategies that really work in our area. Join us for our entire six sessions or select one or more of those sessions that interest you. 1. Learn what species of fish are found in the Fresno area, how to identify them and where to find them. 2. Learn about rods, reels, lines, and commonly used bait fishing tackle. 3. Learn where and how to catch Black Bass and Striped Bass. 4. Learn where and how to catch trout, Kokanee and salmon. 5. Learn where and how to catch catfish and panfish. 6. Learn about the California Department of Fish and Game Regulations that apply to the Fresno area and how to tie the knots that every angler needs to know. Although basically designed for adults, kids 10 and up are welcome if accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor. An optional field trip to a nearby lake will be offered by the instructor for an additional fee. Details in class.      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #W1304F  Jan 22-Feb 26  6 Tue  6:30-8:30 pm  Bullard High, Rm B-16  Erickson  55.00  -  55.00  CANCELLED    #S1304  Apr 1-May 13 (Skip May 6th)  6 Tue  6:30-8:30 pm  Bullard High, Rm B-16  Erickson  55.00  -  55.00  Add to Cart      top     Fly Fishing For Fun Tell a Friend!          An inexpensive, fun, outdoor experience that anyone of any age can do (for singles or families). First, learn what rods, reels, and line to use how to assemble them. Learn what you need to buy without wasting money. Learn what flies or streamers to use depending on what you want to catch and what the conditions are. How to ¿read¿ a body of water. Then we will go outside to learn how to actually cast, to recognize a strike, and how to bring it in with details for both pond and river fishing. Class size is restricted so everyone will have one-on-one instruction. Plus information on catch-and-release, cleaning and cooking your fish. ($14 material fee paid to instructor includes equipment rental and free copy of ¿Fly Fishing Tactics¿) Eric Christensen has been an avid fly fisherman for over 30 years fishing in Maine, California, Wyoming, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon while specializing in the intricacies and challenge of trout fishing. He does not represent any stores or businesses, but is just a person who has always loved fly fishing and wants to teach others the fun of this great outdoor sport.      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #W2103  Feb 2  Sat  2 pm-5 pm  Chavez Ctr, Rm 118  Christensen  29.00  -  29.00  Add to Cart      top     Lewis Creek Hike Tell a Friend!          Spring is a great time in the Sierra to view waterfalls. This 7-mile roundtrip hike takes us past the tallest waterfall in Madera County. This is a moderate hike, perfect for beginners. Bring $15 materials fee to instructor. TRIP ORGANIZATIONAL CLASS Wed, May 2, 7-8 pm Bullard High, Rm B-20 BACKPACKING TRIP Sun, May 6, Meeting Place TBA      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #S1306  Apr 9 ( Hike, Sun Apr 13)  Wed.  7-9pm  Bullard High, Rm B-20  Anderson  20.00  -  20.00  Add to Cart      top     Snowshoe Hike Tell a Friend!          Join us on this winter hike into the Sierra and experience the splendor of winter in our local mountains.Lab fee $15 payable to the instructor. TRIP ORGANIZATIONAL CLASS Wed, Jan 16, 7-8 pm, Bullard High, Rm B-20 BACKPACKING TRIP Sun, Jan 20, meeting place TBA      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #W1306  Jan 16 , (Trip Sun Jan 20)  Wed  7-8pm  Bullard High, Rm B-20  Anderson  25.00  -  25.00  Add to Cart      top     Snowshoe Hike-Panoramic Point Tell a Friend!          Panorama Point offers splendid views of the Kings Canyon and Monarch Divide. A 2 1/2 mile hike takes you to a spectacular view of the Sierra Nevada. You can see the Great Western Divide and North Palisade Peak in Kings canyon Park (4th highest mountain in California)Lab fee $15 payable to the instructor. < > #W1304, Wed Feb 6, 7-8pm      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #W1307  Feb 6, Trip Sun Feb 10  Wed  7-8pm  Bullard High, B-20  Anderson  25.00  -  25.00  Add to Cart      top     Squaw Leap Hike Tell a Friend!          Once again it's time to see the fabulous wildflowers of the foothills. This 8-mile loop trail is becoming an annual event. We will lunch on a ridge overlooking the San Joaquin River Canyon. Bring a camera as this hike offers many picturesque views. Bring $15 lab fee to organizational meeting. TRIP ORGANIZATIONAL CLASS Wed, Mar 5, 7-8 pm Bullard High, Rm B-20 BACKPACKING TRIP Sun, Mar 9, meeting place TBA      Section Dates Days Times Location Instructor Fee  Aux  Total       #W1304  Mar 5, Trip Sun Mar 9  Wed  7-8pm  Bullard High, Rm B-20  Anderson  25.00  -  25.00  Add to Cart
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