GILEAD — The Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host an instructional series on fly-fishing for those interested in learning about the sport.

Fly-Fishing 101 will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St., Paris. Topics include understanding fly tackle: rod, reel, line, leader and fly, biology of fish, their natural foods, fly-fishing tactics and fly casting. Presenters include master Maine guides, expert fly-fishermen and fly tyers, and certified fly casting instructors.

Fly-Fishing 102 will be held from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4. Fly-Fishing 103 will be held from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25.

Both on-the-water sessions will take place at the Wild and Androscoggin rivers confluence in Gilead. Instruction includes fly casting, rigging the fly rod and gear, reading the water, fly selection, tactics and techniques for fishing with nymphs, wet flies, streamers and dry flies. Instructors include master Maine guides, certified casting instructors and experienced fly fishermen/women. Participants should bring their own waders. Fly rods and flies will be available.

Fly-fishing will also be taught at the fifth annual Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Cost is $5.

FMI: www.mollyockettu.org.