TODAY
Slide show|John Fielder slide show and stories behind his book, “Colorado 1870-2000,” with catered dinner, 6 p.m., West Denver Trout Unlimited, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, West Sixth Avenue at Indiana Street, $15 adults, 12 and under free, 303-278-2282.
THURSDAY
Fly-fishing|Paul Winkle presentation on trout opportunities in the Denver area and threat of New Zealand mud snails, 6:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Anglers, Gander Mountain Lodge, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-927-1872.
Fly-tying|Introduction to fly-tying, 7 p.m., Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
Ice fishing|Terry Wickstrom on the basics, 6:30 p.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse, Interstate 225 at Alameda Avenue.
SATURDAY
Fly-fishing|John Gierach and AK Best book signings, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-674-4700.
Fly-fishing classes, 10 a.m., Absolute Angler, 6390 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-421-4025.
Fly-tying|Chris Schrantz demonstrates trailer flies, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Charlie’s Fly Box, 7513 Grandview Ave., 303-403-8880.
Gregg Friedman demonstrations tying wings, 10 a.m. to noon, The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2180 W. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, 970-461-0701.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Ice fishing|Bass Pro Shops Ice Fishing Expo, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, North Quebec Street at 49th Avenue, 720-385-3600.
SUNDAY
Fly-fishing|Pat Dorsey book signing, “A Fly Fisher’s Guide to the South Platte River, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Peak Fly Shop, 5767 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-260-1415.
DEC. 15
Ice fishing|Terry Wickstrom seminar on the basics, 6:30 p.m., Sportsman’s Warehouse, Wadsworth Boulevard at Crestline Street.



