Eagle Mount Fishing Event
Missouri River Fly Fishers and North 40 Outfitters teamed up with Eagle Mount of Great Falls to host a fishing event Thursday (July16) at Wadsworth Pond. Eagle Mount participants of all ages got a chance to learn about local warm and cold water fish, experience fly tying, and take a crack at fly fishing. 
North 40 assistant manager Wayne Jordan teaches the basics of fly tying and knots to some eager participants. Some extra large hooks, yarn and colorful feathers made these behemoth flies real pieces of art.
Even some one-of-a-kind handmade tenkara rods appeared out of the arts and crafts.
Next was the fun and games. Kids even got firsthand experience of what it is like to be a fish chasing after worms on a line. Remember no hands allowed.
After all of the fun and games, the fishing commenced. Terry Jenner, Dutch Erkenbrack, and I braved the barrage of wild hooks to give the participants their first chance at fly fishing. Although the bites were limited, everyone had a blast learning to cast a rod for the first time.
At the end of the day it was great to take our fly fishing passion and #PassItOn. North 40 and I would like to thank Eagle Mount for letting us join them on their fishing adventure. If you don’t know much about Eagle Mount, they are a great organization that provides awesome opportunities for some great people. I would highly recommend getting involved. Here is a link to their website. (http://www.eaglemount.net/)
