What more could you want when dealing with a group of eager, full of life kids when you tie it into the fantastic sport and hobby of angling. We got the "trifecta" this past Saturday during the Aim Marine Kids Fishing Day in Kanata. From species identification and knot tying, to landing a fish and making a few casts, the kids who showed up, thanks to their parents and guardians made this day all that it could be and more. The day started early, leaving Kingston around 7am with our small convoy heading to Ottawa. Our team consisted of myself and 2 of my sons along with 2 young men from the Holy Cross Secondary School Fishing Team. All hands were on deck to teach and guide the participants through skill stations and the skills challenge course. This was our first official involvement in is showroom setting as we are more accustom to the classroom environment, but I must say we all played a role and made this day memorable for each child who had a chance visit us. Three lucky kids who finished with the top three fastest times during the skills challenge received a prize package which included Rapala and Freedom Tackle Lures gear and apparel. The grand prize was awarded to one of the kids through the raffle draw which was open to all who took the challenge, all they had to do was try. This boy and his family will be set this summer to go camping with his brand new Coleman tent and sleeping bag combo which was donated by the Canadian Tire Store on Division Street here in Kingston. All in all it was another perfect day and great experience for The Next Cast Youth Fishing Program, we met some new faces and educated our youth. Job well done to all involved! Darren
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Darren Young
Founder of The Next Cast Youth Fishing Program. Archives
March 2023
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