THURSDAY
Fly-fishing | Bill Edrington presentation on the major spring hatches on the Arkansas River, 7 p.m., Cherry Creek Anglers, Gander Mountain, 14000 E. Jewell Ave., 303-588-4879.
SATURDAY
Fishing | Using fish finders, new developments, 11 a.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Trout fishing in the Rocky Mountains, 1 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Fly-fishing | Randi Swisher casting demonstration, Landon Mayer book signing, fly-tying clinics as part of season-opening celebration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-0701.
Introductory classes, 10 a.m.-noon, Blue Quill Angler, 1532 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-674-4700.
Introductory classes, 9-11 a.m., Golden River Sports, 806 Washington, Golden, 303-215-9386.
Tactics for still water, 3 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Class on knots, casting and rigs, 9:30 a.m., Discount Fishing Tackle, 2645 S. Santa Fe Dr., 303-698-2550.
Fly-tying | Dan Wright demonstration and slide show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Charlie’s Fly Box, 7513 Grandview, 303-403-8880.
Introductory class, 10 a.m.-noon, The Hatch Fly Shop, 34375 US 285, Pine Junction, 303-816-0487.
Introductory class, 9-11 a.m., Golden River Sports, 806 Washington, Golden, 303-215-9386.
Turkey hunting | Hunting instruction, 2 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Hunting | Upland game bird hunt to benefit a youth education program, Metro Denver chapter of Pheasants Forever, Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, $150 cost includes lunch. Register at www.metrodenverpheasantsforever.org or at 303-627-9648.
SUNDAY
Shooting | Benefit shooting clays event, Kiowa Creek, to benefit Berthoud teens who lost their legs, 303-756-9909.
Fishing | Tactics for pike and lake trout, 1 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
Fly-fishing | Tactics for still water, 3 p.m., Bass Pro Shops, 7970 E. 49th Ave., 720-385-3600.
MONDAY
Fly-fishing | Jack Dennis presentation of “Underwater Perspective of a Trout,” 7-9 p.m., The Great Western Fly Fishing Company, 2707 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, 970-461-0701.
TUESDAY
Fly-tying | Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited annual fly-tying expo and swap meet, 7 p.m., South Metro Denver Realtor Association Building, northeast corner Broadway at Mineral Ave., 303-688-8541.
APRIL 18
Fishing | Chris Wells presentation on secrets for saltwater fishing in Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas and Florida Keys, 6:30 p.m., Evergreen Trout Unlimited, Beau Jo’s Restaurant, Evergreen, 303-679-3262.
APRIL 19
Fly-fishing | Jonathan Walters presentation “Bugs to Flies and Back Again”; also, Jorge Dominguez on nymphing rigs, 7 p.m., Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th Street, Golden, 303-779-1419.
