Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s October schedule

Numerous fishing workshops are scheduled for October

The Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its October class schedule. The education center is managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Each course is led by Wildlife Commission staff or trained volunteers. Most events are free, and a North Carolina fishing license is not required. It’s a great opportunity to spend time outdoors with the family this fall.

October events include:

• Oct. 7:  Pier Fishing Workshop for Women (Virtual), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older.
• Oct. 12:  Rod Building Primer (Virtual), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Oct. 13: Fly-tying Forum (Virtual), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 10 and older.
• Oct. 14: Tactics for Fall Bass Fishing (Virtual), 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Oct. 16: A Bear Goes Fishing Adventure, 9 a.m. – noon, Cub Scout Adventure Elective.
• Oct. 16: A Bear Goes Fishing Adventure, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Cub Scout Adventure Elective.
• Oct. 19 – 21: Basic Rod Building Course, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Ages 16 and older.
• Oct. 23: Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Boy Scouts ages 11 and older.
• Oct. 28: Fly-tying Forum (Virtual), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 10 and older.
  Registration for all workshops and classes at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center is available online or by calling 910-868-5003.