A youth paired with an adult can join other youth-adult pairs to learn the basics of fly-fishing from experienced instructors over the course of a spring weekend from Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April 28, near Lanesboro.

To participate, youth must be 11 to 17 years old as of April 26, and both the adult and the youth must each have less than five hours of fly-fishing experience.

Participants will learn how to tie knots used for fishing, how to use and care for their equipment, what fish need to survive and how to help protect fishing for future generations.

The registration fee is $130 per pair and includes meals, lodging, guiding services, equipment and additional materials. Sponsorships to offset registration fees may be available from angling and conservation organizations. This event is limited to 20 youth-adult pairs.

For more information, or to get an application, contact Linda Radimecky at linda.radimecky@state.mn.us or 651-231-6968.