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Fly-fishing class back for a second year
Belleville's two resident fly-fishing experts -- Jim Laing and Brad Eilering -- are ready to dole out more knowledge about their passion to the general public. The pair will teach "Introduction to Casting a Fly Rod" beginning Sept. 16 at Southwestern Illinois College. Offered through SWIC's community education series, the class will benefit casters at all levels with lessons on equipment, casting, presentation and lore. It's the second year Laing and Eilering, who have fly-fished all across the United States since 1991, have taught the class. It was such a hit last year they decided to offer it again, this time with a beginners and advanced class. "I think what makes it successful is us being able to help people find the local waters here and get them started," Laing said.
Absolutely Amazing Asparagus
The latest issue of Cuisine celebrates the arrival of asparagus, the queen of spring vegetables, and a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way.“Asparagus are to spring what peaches are to summer. These tasty vegetables are a true delicacy – and one of the few that aren't grown year-round," says Simon Wilson, Cuisine Editor. “Spring heralds the arrival of new-season fruits and vegetables, and our new issue suggests to readers many ways to enjoy the sweet, delicate new flavours of this delicious produce."Lauraine Jacobs celebrates the asparagus with helpful tips on choosing, preparing and cooking the perfect stalk. Her recipe for grilled asparagus with anchovies and lemon is a simple yet delicious way to savour its unique flavour, while her asparagus, potato and salmon salad shows how to enjoy asparagus in the company of other favourite ingredients.
Fly fishermen love challenge of going after mahi-mahi
Of all the fish in the sea, for this guide, the mahi-mahi is the most thrilling to catch on the fly. Not the biggest or hardest fishing, mind you, but when I think of exciting, visual fly fishing, nothing can top the spectacular colors or leaps of the dolphin fish. This week, fly anglers from Manasquan to Cape May saw an influx of warm blue water in the 12- to 20-mile range. This is warm, crystal-clear blue water that spins off the Gulf Stream. With it, a plethora of open-sea species and life has made its way inshore, and the bulk of these fish have been 10- to 20-pound mahi-mahi, just perfect for the fly angler. When we are lucky enough to have this water quality inshore, fly anglers looking for mahi-mahi should focus their efforts around areas of visual structure.
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