Fish 2009, our annual series of lectures and films for anglers, starts on January 8. All the events are free and open to the public. Please join us!

Fly and Light Tackle Strategies for Cape Ann Stripers
Captain Skip Montello and Steve Papows of North Coast Angler charter services share their secrets for finding, targeting, and catching stripers from shore and boat along Cape Ann in Massachusetts, with flies and other tackle.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
7 pm, NPL Theater (fishing videos at 6 pm)

Steelhead Fishing of the Great Lakes Tributaries
Mitchell Kalter from Great Bay Trout Unlimited takes a broad look at the Great Lakes steelhead fishery, including its history, species, and fishing techniques. He’ll explore fly-fishing techniques, equipment, flies, and rigging and take a look at tributary locations available to enjoy this fishery in New York and Michigan.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
7 pm, NPL Theater (fishing videos at 6 pm)

Fishing Film Festival
Three short award-winning documentaries will be shown: Red Gold, about the struggle to protect the sockeye salmon fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska; Running Down the Man, about fly-fishing for rooster fish from the beaches of Baja Sur, Mexico; and The Hatch, about protecting the stone-fly hatch that engulfs the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park in Colorado each year.
Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 7 p.m.

Let’s Go Fishing: Introduction to Fly-Tying
In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the tools, materials, threads, and hooks required for fly-tying. Then, in a hands-on session, you’ll learn to tie nymph, wet, streamer, and dry flies. Tools and materials will be provided, but participants may bring their own if they have them. For adults, and children over twelve if accompanied by an adult. Class size limited; preregistration required.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
10 am to 4 pm, Music/Art/Media Wing

A Freshwater Guide to New Hampshire
Whether you’re looking for big, popular lakes with plenty of recreational boating and fishing opportunities or quiet-water ponds deep in the woods with memorable spots to explore, Matt Desmarais, editor of the Freshwater Guides of New England, can point you to a public-access fishing spot that’s right for you.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
7 pm, NPL Theater (fishing videos at 6 pm)

Borrow It From Us
Did you know that the library has extensive collections of DVDs, videos, and books about fishing? Look them up in our catalog and check them out when you come to the next fishing lecture.