Redding is in the center of some of the best fly-fishing in Northern California. In order to create more awareness of the sport and the great fly fishing opportunities available in our area, the Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers are holding a free Fly Fishing Fair & Swap and Sell at the Caldwell Park Pavilion area on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m until 2:30 p.m.

The Gold Rush Chapter of Trout Unlimited, based in Dahlonega, Ga., has decided to expand its annual Gold Rush Cup Fly Fishing Challenge into a two-day event this year. The second annual event will take place this fall on the beautiful and picturesque waters of the Chestatee River.

Don't trust the calendar, because, even though today is technically Sept. 1 and still summer, the signs of fall are everywhere for anglers. “We have colder nights, shorter days and colder water temperatures,” said Adam Nabors, a guide for Mountain Angler in Breckenridge.

* Lake Erie Chapter of Federation of Fly Fishers, Seaway Trail Center, Route 5, Wanakah, Tuesday. Fly-tying session at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7. Ray Marks will discuss "Project Healing Waters and the Moore's Fishing Preserve Outing." Call 549-1977.