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Hook Kids On Fishing-Punta Gorda-REGISTRATION FULL
April 13, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FreeTHIS EVENT IS FULL AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
In partnership with the Fisherman’s Village, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’s Hook Kids On Fishing program on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 from 10am-12pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get signed in. Event starts on time. This Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at:
Fisherman’s Village-Center Court
1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
This event is FREE and sponsored by Fisherman’s Village
Kids ages 6 to 16 are welcome and parent/guardian must accompany attendees and a waiver must be completed in order to attend. A waiver can be found while registering and do not need to be printed. The first 100 kids registered will receive a free rod/reel and tackle box thanks to Fish Florida.
The conservation-minded Hook Kids On Fishing programs teach casting, fishing safety, knot tying, tackle box, catch and release tactics, boating, fishing habitat and conservation; and are taught by professional guides and knowledgeable anglers. Parents and kids bring your smiles, positive attitudes and patience along with you!
Additional community sponsors include Fish Florida Foundation, Aylesworth’s Fish & Bait, Inc, Yamaha Outboards, Hoo-rag and TTI Blakemore.
The Hook Kids on Fishing program is a product of the Anglers for Conservation, a non-profit-501c3, whose mission is to inspire new generations of marine stewards through education, conservation, and fishing.
Volunteers are needed and sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Mike Conneen at mike@anglersforconservation.org.
If you register and can’t make it, please let us know so another young steward can utilize your spot.
We look forward to fishing with you.