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OUTDOORS: Fly fishing exposition March 14

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Learn to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish all in one day during the annual Fly Fish Texas event at 9 a.m. on March 14 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens.
Throughout the day, experienced fly-tiers will be demonstrating and teaching the concept in the Anglers Pavilion. This will be one-on-one instruction.
There also will be group instruction in beginners’ fly-tying in the Hart-Morris Convention Center classroom at noon. It’s all offered on a walk-up basis.
Beginning casting instruction will take place in the Conservation Center parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fly-fishing 101 will take place in Conservation Room B at 10 a.m. and learn about essential flies for Texas fresh water at 11 a.m.
Fly-fishing kayak style will be presented on the shore of the casting pond at 2 p.m.
Vendors will be displaying and selling fly-fishing gear, and there will be additional breakout seminars.
There will be presentations on fly-fishing the Brazos River at 3 p.m. and the history of the rainbow trout in North America. Other sessions will focus on caring for fly-fishing equipment, choosing a fly line and fishing the slam of BASS in southern rivers.
There will be do-it-yourself fly fishing for rainbow trout, sunfish and catfish in all of TFFC’s ponds and streams all day.
There will be a food service on site, or bring a picnic.
All Fly Fish Texas activities are free with regular paid admission to the center.
For a complete schedule of activities and seminars, visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/tffc and click on the appropriate link.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”

McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.

McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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McLennan to coach Saint Jo boys

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New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.

“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”

McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.

McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Botard new BHS girls BB coach

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After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.

Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.

“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”

Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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