Do you have a burning desire to try some fly fishing?
All About Fishing 2016 is Saturday, March 12, at Chilliwack Heritage Park. There are educational and conservation components, as well as social ones.
Rodney Hsu of Fraser Valley Salmon Society said the idea of reviving the event is partly to promote the area's abundant fishing opportunities, as well as sharing key information about fishing.
All About Fishing will have exciting demonstrations, games and contests.
"This is a great opportunity to learn how to fish if you've never tried it, or learn a few techniques if you're an experienced angler," he said.
With Chilliwack in such close proximity to the Lower Mainland, it's become the most heavily used fishing area in the region.
"People can come out and fish for the day and then get back home in time for dinner."
But for some reason, the full range of angling opportunities are not as well known as they could be.
Attendees of All About Fishing can learn something about casting, bait prep or identifying local fish. They can find out where to fish, or try jig tying, knot tying, or tying flies.
An arts and crafts station will be creating a simulated river to talk about good habitat.
"Hopefully it will be an annual event from now on," Hsu noted. "It's also a good place for recreational anglers to network."
Watershed stewardship is a key component, with more than a dozen conservation groups expected to attend.
The 2016 All About Fishing, March 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is proudly sponsored by Tourism Chilliwack, Go Fish BC and Fraser Valley Salmon Society.
The fishing event is free, and open to all ages and all skill levels.