Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
Fly fishing, once considered primarily a sport for boys and men, is increasing in popularity with the female population, as pictured here at this year’s Sportsman’s Show. The annual event, held at Gentile Hall March 28-29 and hosted by the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club, was designed with youth in mind. Organizers planned a number of activities that might interest youth, including fly tying, a fish pond, shooting range and rock climbing, in an effort to encourage children to pursue outdoor interests. This young lady was just one of several youth spotted at the fly-tying booth during the event, pictured here busily creating a fly of her own design. Fishing rods were given away to participating youth every hour during the show.
