LEWIS MacADAMS says it best on a bas relief commemorative sculpture at the park, which also bears his name. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
SCTU President William Preston Bowling, left, with knot master Eugene Ahn chilling out before the event. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
SCTU board members Bob Blankenship, left, and Jim Burns explain to two participants what’s in their mini-tackle boxes. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
Knot master Eugene Anh, back to camera, helps two participants through the intricacies of the improved clinch knot. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
Former Trout Unlimited South Coast Chapter President Ban Luu begins a casting lesson. Luu has caught more than 2,000 fish on the L.A. River (Credit Miranda Robin) 
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT as participants get a look at where they will fish after receiving their first day of training. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
DOWN BY THE RIVER: After a day of learning the basics of conservation, knot typing and casting, participants find their spots to actually fish. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Engaged couple and SCTU event organizers, from left, Karen Barnett and Bob Blankenship, take a break with Tom Blankenship, who traveled from his home base in Fort Worth, Texas. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
Participants Ethan and Hailey get a good look at a juvenile carp before releasing it back to the LA River. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
FISH IN A BUCKET! gets participant Vivienne’s full attention. (Credit Miranda Robin) 
JUMP! Fishing workshop participant Panida Rzonca tries to hold onto her first catch, a green sunfish. (Credit Jim Burns)
