The Anglers for Conservation mission is to build a new generation of marine stewards using education, habitat restoration projects and applied conservation science. The Angler for Conservation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization works within recreational fishing communities to create a new generation of marine stewards by establishing Marine Stewardship and Hook Kids on Fishing Programs. These programs focus on providing extended short and long term classroom and in-the-field fishing, boating and marine conservation education and training to youth and their parents.
Hook Kids on Fishing at Mosquito Creek Outdoors
The Anglers for Conservation - Orlando will be hosting a Hook Kids on Fishing (HKOF) program on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka, Florida. This event will run in conjunction to the Chevy Florida Insider Fishing Report Road Tour. Two HKOF events are planned with the first running from 11 a.m. – noon; and the second from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Each session will feature five learning station and is limited to 100 kids. After completion, each child will be awarded with a new fishing rod donated by the Fish Florida Foundation. This free event is limited to 100 kids per session, and parents are required to accompany their child.Registration is required, by contacting Mosquito Creek Outdoors at (407) 886-1716.
At this free event you will learn how to save time and money by changing the ways you interact with your yard and environment. Here's a volunteer opportunity to give back to your community. There will be revolving educational centers covering topics like erosion control and shoreline planting, water quality and lawn fertilizing, how to better recognize invasive plants, how to plant trees and native plant landscaping, using effective ground cover and mulch, litter control, recycling and volunteerism. Free raffles and giveaways, plus a free gift for each participant.
The Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is located on the Indian River Lagoon at 3275 Dixie Hwy (U.S. 1) two miles south of US-192. For more information on this exciting day, contact us at
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or (321) 750-3374.
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Fish Earth Day - Hook Kids on Fishing - Success & Thanks!!
The Anglers for Conservation would like to send our sincere thank you — the parent, volunteers, sponsors and registrars for your support of Fish Earth Day – Hook Kids on Fishing this past April held at various locations throughout the state of Florida. It was a very successful event even though we had cloudy, overcast Saturday mornings during Earth Week (April 14 – April 23), we guess you can say — luck was definitely on our side weather-wise when it dried up for these 2-hour programs. Check Facebook right now and see all the photos and information.
We like to thank the following groups and sponsors for their support for each program – for we know your communities appreciated your time and energy you give for having a Hook Kids on Fishing event. Thank you to:
Our Leaders: Theresa Ellershaw (Merritt Island, Punta Gorda); Joe and Cammie Ward (Fort Pierce); Bill Russell (Sebastian); Mike McNamara (St. Mark’s); Troy Life (Titusville); Tom Van Horn (Orlando); Ken & Karen Yarbrough (Jacksonville); Karen Smith (Hope Sound); Warren Wnek (Palm Bay); Rodney Smith (Tarpon Springs); Dominick Montanaro (Satellite Beach).
Our Major Sponsors: Fish Florida - Provided the Rods & Reels, Aylesworth’s Fish & Bait, Coastal Angler Magazine, Daiichi - Hooks, Florida Outdoor Writers Association, Let’s G.O.!, Mustad Hooks and Pure Ocean Productions.
The Anglers for Conservation mission is to build a new generation of marine stewards using education, habitat restoration projects and applied conservation science. The Angler for Conservation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization works within recreational fishing communities to create a new generation of marine stewards by establishing Marine Stewardship and Hook Kids on Fishing Programs. These programs focus on providing extended short and long term classroom and in-the-field fishing, boating and marine conservation education and training to youth and their parents.
The AFC believes in partnering with other allied agencies and organizations in order to:
Cultivate and educate America’s youth, fellow anglers and concerned citizens on fisheries, habitat and water quality issues and the choices they make affecting these resources
Champion habitat development and restoration projects in local communities
Work to better augment anglers’ sport fishing skills and the choices they make
Work with other organizations to provide activities for children and adults that are both entertaining and educational
Support and develop high-impact, long-term environmental programs that support recreational sport fishing
Implement fisheries data collection education to better support analysis databases and tools
Utilize funding from private and governmental sources to accomplish these objectives
When it comes to having fun and learning about surf fishing and catching, there’s probably no better place to do it than on Space Coast beaches! That’s just what took place on March 21 at Satellite Beach’s Pelican Park Clubhouse. Despite a bit of wind and clouds, seventy veterans, a handful of volunteers and surf fishing instructors, John Detmer and Captain Rodney Smith came together to celebrate a free Anglers for Conservation’s Veterans Go Surf Fishing event.
The instructors share many of their surf fishing tips, techniques and tactics with the students during this very entertaining event; and anglers learned how to become more effective at their surf catching skills.
Additional community sponsors include Boaters Exchange, Widrigs Home Care and Lukas Brickweg Handyman Service.
The next Veteran’s Go Surf Fishing Day event will take place April 11th at the same location. This class is full, but please contact
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to get your name placed on the waiting list for the next event.
Anglers for Conservation is proud to present the Hook Kids on Fishing Beginner Angler DVD, hosted by legendary angler Rodney Smith.
This DVD is perfect for the first-timer. With chapter-by-chapter lessons, the DVD covers safety, rod handling, casting, knot tying, tackle and conservation. There’s even a bonus section on bait, as well as a gear glossary that will help you identify all the different gear that goes into fishing. Take your time and watch it chapter-by-chapter so you can practice each lesson. You’ll become a better angler before you know it.
Hook Kids on Fishing is an educational program administered by the AFC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the fishing community. The AFC’s mission is to create new generations of marine stewards using community-based angling education, habitat restoration and applied conservation science.
e Anglers for Conservation - Orlando will be hosting a Hook Kids on Fishing (HKOF) program on 
or Conservation mission is to build a new generation of marine stewards using education, habitat restoration projects and applied conservation science. The Angler for Conservation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization works within recreational fishing communities to create a new generation of marine stewards by establishing Marine Stewardship and Hook Kids on Fishing Programs. These programs focus on providing extended short and long term classroom and in-the-field fishing, boating and marine conservation education and training to youth and their parents.
When it comes to having fun and learning about surf fishing and catching, there’s probably no better place to do it than on Space Coast beaches! That’s just what took place on March 21 at Satellite Beach’s Pelican Park Clubhouse. Despite a bit of wind and clouds, seventy veterans, a handful of volunteers and surf fishing instructors, John Detmer and Captain Rodney Smith came together to celebrate a free Anglers for Conservation’s Veterans Go Surf Fishing event.
