Young Children Learn Fly Tying.

Young students of Itoushiro school learn how to tie flies during their hobby time. A keen group of fly fishing anglers help the students learn about fly fishing and the beauty of having a great fishing river on their back-door step. The small country school of about 12 students are enjoying learning about fly fishing. Mr. Saito who developed the catch and release river (one of few in japan) is proud to be passing down the skills to the next "owners" of the river. 

A great first fly.

Students listening carefully. 

Mr. Saito introduces everyone.

The old principals look on.

The instructors.