I've enjoyed fishing for a long time, and I recently learned to fly fish. I admit, I love the movie, A River Runs Through It . To me, fly fishing always seemed so relaxing and tranquil.
A month or so ago, I completed two fly fishing classes, and now I am looking for more fly fishing classes and places to fish. I've found a class in Hendricks County, and it's this Saturday, Aug. 4 at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem.
If you enjoy fishing, want to learn or just love being outside -- this class is for you! Just think -- plenty of blue skies, tall trees and the chance to catch a fish!
Best of all, the class is free!
McCloud Nature Park is a not-to-be-missed park filled with miles of trails and gorgeous Big Walnut Creek (a perfect place to fly fish).
I actually checked out the park for the first time this weekend for a little fly fishing in preparation for this blog post, and it is absolutely beautiful. As a person who lives just outside of Hendricks County, it is a little bit of a drive, but well worth the trip. I can't wait to go back there.
Three things about fly fishing to consider in deciding whether to participate in this weekend's class:


- Fly fishing is for kids and adults (a sport you can enjoy with your kids or grandchildren).
- Want to learn more about nature? You'll see all kinds of wildlife while you're fishing (besides the fish, you can play a game of identifying flowers, trees and birds).
- Need some peace and quiet? You'll find it while you're fly fishing. It's usually quiet and you can't help but slow down your thoughts while you're concentrating on casting.
- When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.
- Where: McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, Indiana.
- Ages: 10 and older.
- Cost: Free though registration is required by calling (317) 718-6188
- Class length: 2 hours.
- Information: Equipment will be provided and there will be instruction on the fundamentals and everything else you'll need to know in order to start fly fishing.