North Cove Outfitters in Old Saybrook offers free fly-tying clinics each Saturday in February, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staff will review tying techniques and favorite patterns proven effective in Connecticut waters and beyond. Bring your own vise and tying tools. Saturday Feb. 20 is early season trout flies. For information on clinics or lessons (fee charged) call the store's fishing department, (860) 388-6585, ext. 307.
