Fishing News - 5/28/01
NATIONAL FISHING WEEK OFFERS ENDLESS YOUTH FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
KETCHUM, OK – As summer begins and kids are looking for activities, why not have fun in the sun during National Fishing Week June 2-10, 2001. It’s a great time to take a youngster fishing. The summer temperatures are not yet in full force and gas prices are up, making a long distance vacation expensive. It’s a great time for a short family fishing trip to a nearby lake, stream or ocean.
Hooked On Fishing International and its Kids All-American Fishing Derby program want to offer some suggestions that will encourage youngsters and their families to fish and spend quality time together. Take adequate safety precautions, including life vests, sunscreen and bug repellent.
Also, take plenty of snacks and cool drinks on your trip. Keep the beginning fishing trips short, no more than half a day. Plan a morning trip while it’s still cool. Be patient with your young angler. Keep everything simple and be prepared to be a good teacher and listener.
"It doesn’t matter if you catch any fish in the beginning," says Gordon Holland, founder of Hooked On Fishing International, "as long as you have a good time together."
The Kids All-American Fishing Derby events will take place at more than 700 locations in all 50 states, and most of the events are scheduled during National Fishing Week. The derbies are organized locally by parks and recreation departments, service organizations, and community agencies. The fishing derbies provide an excellent opportunity for youth to show-off their fishing talent while practicing one of the oldest outdoor recreational activities.
The kids’ fishing derbies are nationally sponsored by Berkley PowerBait, Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum, Eagle Claw, FishingWorld.com, Frito-Lay, Fujifilm U.S.A., G3 Boats, Jadico (Laker), Pepsi, Southwest Airlines, Berkley Trilene, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Water Gremlin and Zebco.
For more information on National Fishing Week and the Kids All-American Fishing Derby, young anglers and parents alike are invited to visit the official derby web site at www.kids-fishing.com. There are tips for kids and parents, as well as information about fishing derbies in your area.
Fishing is truly a sport that can bond – give it a try!
