MA AFI Tenkara Fly Fishing Workshop
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June 29
Starting at 8am
WHERE
Chesterfield Gorge Reservation
Chesterfield, MA

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event_title: MA AFI Tenkara Fly Fishing Workshop

event_time_zone: America/New_York

event_start: June 29, 2025 08:00

event_duration: 360

event_end: June 29, 2025 14:00

event_address: Chesterfield, MA 01084, United States

event_description: Massachusetts AFI is hosting a Tenkara Fly Fishing Workshop!Why You Should Want to Attend:The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on creating conservationists within the military community. Come join Massachusetts AFI and learn how to tenkara fly fish!Tenkara is a centuries old method of fly fishing with a long rod and fixed line. Participants will receive hands on instruction in this method and those techniquesthat are effective in New Englands secluded trout waters.What is it:This is a dual skill workshop, in which the participants will learn about Tenkara fly fishing. AFI and skilled volunteers will mentor attendees on small stream tactics, Tenkara history and conservation efforts in Massachusetts.All Tenkara fly fishing equipment will be provided to attendees. Expect to wet wade during this event, so have pants/shorts and shoes you do not mind getting wet. If you would prefer to wear waders, feel free to bring them.*A Massachusetts fishing license is needed.*When is it:June 29th 8AM - 2PMWhere is it:Chesterfield Gorge ReservationRiver Road WestChesterfield, MA 01084(42.39343, -72.88054)Who can attend:- This event is open to all members of the military community to participate in(Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star families)- You do not need to be a BHA member to attend (but we sure would appreciate it if you were) For any questions, please contact MA AFI Liaison Mike Mazaik maafibackcountryhunters.orgorAFI_SkillsbridgeBackcountryhunters.org Come see why BHAs Armed Forces Initiative is the fastest-growing outdoor program for the military community and help bring more folks outdoors in Massachusetts.

MA AFI Tenkara Fly Fishing Workshop

Massachusetts AFI is hosting a Tenkara Fly Fishing Workshop!

Why You Should Want to Attend:

The Armed Forces Initiative is the BHA program focused on creating conservationists within the military community. Come join Massachusetts AFI and learn how to tenkara fly fish!
Tenkara is a centuries old method of fly fishing with a long rod and fixed line. Participants will receive hands on instruction in this method and those techniques
that are effective in New England's secluded trout waters.

What is it:

This is a dual skill workshop, in which the participants will learn about Tenkara fly fishing. AFI and skilled volunteers will mentor attendees on small stream tactics, Tenkara history and conservation efforts in Massachusetts.

All Tenkara fly fishing equipment will be provided to attendees. Expect to wet wade during this event, so have pants/shorts and shoes you do not mind getting wet. If you would prefer to wear waders, feel free to bring them.

*A Massachusetts fishing license is needed.*

When is it:

June 29th 8AM - 2PM

Where is it:

Chesterfield Gorge Reservation

River Road West

Chesterfield, MA 01084

(42.39343, -72.88054)

Who can attend:

- This event is open to all members of the military community to participate in

(Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Gold Star families)

- You do not need to be a BHA member to attend 

(but we sure would appreciate it if you were)

 

For any questions, please contact MA AFI Liaison Mike Mazaik @

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

 

Come see why BHA's Armed Forces Initiative is the fastest-growing outdoor program for the military community and help bring more folks outdoors in Massachusetts.

WHEN
June 29, 2025 at 8:00am - 2pm
WHERE
Chesterfield Gorge Reservation
Chesterfield, MA 01084
United States
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Mike Mazaik ·
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