The sixth annual Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day runs here again May 7 with two sessions.
The event is designed for youngsters who want to learn about fishing and it is a hands-on event with sessions in the morning and afternoon.
Professional anglers will teach children how to catch more fish on their local waters.
The day includes:
– a free tackle package;
– free barbecue lunch;
– free fishing seminars,
– fishing skills lessons;
– the Ontario Angler and Hunter Tackle Share program
– a fly tying station;
– archery lessons; and
– trout fishing.
Children will be divided into groups and will spend a set amount of time at each of six stations. The morning session begins with registration at 8:30am, with lunch at noon, and an afternoon session from 1 to 4pm.
Kids will learn about fish with a biologist, rig lures and tie knots, fish for rainbow trout in the stocked pond, have an introduction to archery, tie their own fly, and attend a bait and lure workshop.
The event is free, but park admission of $2.75 per child and $5.25 for adults is required.
Space is limited to 120 children and they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register for the morning or afternoon session by calling 519-843-2979 or email Derek Strub at dstrub@grandriver.ca.
