Cape Canaveral free Kids' Fishing Clinic set for June 26
News Release
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Media contact: Skip Harris, 321-459-2857 or Gus Cancro (FWC), 850-488-6058
Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling
appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun family
outing are the objectives of the Cape Canaveral Kids' Fishing
Clinic.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling,
the Canaveral Port Authority and the Sport Fish Restoration Program
present a free Kids' Fishing Clinic for children between the ages
of 4 and 16 on Saturday, June 26. Registration begins at 9
a.m. and closes at noon. The clinic will be at Port Canaveral
Cruise Terminal #3.
This free event enables young people to learn the
basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills
and safety. In addition, environmental displays provide
participants with a unique chance to experience Florida's marine
life firsthand.
Kids' Fishing Clinics strive toward several goals,
but the main objective is to create responsible marine resource
stewards by teaching children about the vulnerability of Florida's
marine ecosystems. In addition, the clinics aspire to teach
fundamental saltwater fishing skills and provide participants with
a positive fishing experience.
Fishing equipment and bait will be supplied for
children to use during the clinic, but those who own fishing tackle
are encouraged to bring it. A limited number of rods and
reels will be given away to participants upon completion of the
clinic.
If conditions allow, participants will have the
opportunity to practice their new skills and fish from the dock.
This event is a photo catch-and-release activity. An adult must
accompany all participants.
Individuals or companies interested in helping
sponsor this event or volunteering at the clinic should contact
Skip Harris at 321-459-2857 or Gus Cancro with the FWC at
850-488-6058.
Persons with Disabilities