Smith River Trout Unlimited will be offering free fly tying classes at Philpott Lake. Classes will be held at the Philpott Lake Visitor Center located at 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett, Virginia. Each class will run 6:00-8:00 PM on the following dates: (June 19, July 17, August, 21, September 18, and October 16). Please call 276-629-2703 to register for upcoming classes. Earlier classes will start at a beginner level and will gradually intensify with each session.