Youth Education Report

by Greg Kucharewski

(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association October 2003 Newsletter)

CRABBING SEMINAR

On Saturday, August 30, 2003, the JCAA Youth Education Committee conducted a Crabbing Seminar at Dorset Dock Rd., Point Pleasant, NJ for 28 children and their families. Children learned how to make a drop line for Blue Claw Crabs and use different style crab traps to catch crabs.  We thank the owners of CRABHAWK and E-Z CATCH for their generous donation of crab traps for this event. Each family received a goodie-bag of crabbing equipment and information about upcoming fishing/boating events.

 

SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT IBSP

Get ready to enter the largest surf-fishing tournament along the Jersey Shore.  The Governor’s 12^th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, Sunday, October 5, 2003.  Don’t miss a day of family fun!  The JCAA Youth Education Committee will coordinate fishing and aquatic education programs for children and their families during the surf-fishing tournament and before the awards presentation.  Featured programs will include: Fish Printing by The Shore Surf Club, Passport to Fishing and Boating stations by the JCAA Youth Education Committee, “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs”,  “Water Works Wonders” program information by JCAA, and “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. Visit the many informational and sponsor booths that support the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament. Special arrangements are made for handicapped anglers.  Balloon tire equipped beach wheelchairs are available for anglers with disabilities.  Volunteers will be on hand to assist any anglers with special needs who would like to fish on tournament day.  Pick up a brochure about the tournament at Island Beach State Park or at your favorite tackle dealer. The contest is reasonably priced.   Register early and save.  Age 18 and older $10.00, Ages 13-17 $5.00, Ages 12 and under fish the tournament for FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult.  Early registration must be postmarked before September 8, 2003.  For information about disabled access and surf fishing beach chair reservation, please phone Greg Kucharewski, 732-785-9278 (leave message & phone #).

WE NEED YOUR HELP

The JCAA Youth Education Committee is helping novice anglers at the Governor's Twelfth Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, Sunday, October 5, 2003.  This will require extra volunteer hours from member clubs in JCAA.  If members in your fishing club would like to help others learn the joy of surf fishing, please phone 732-785-9278 or e-mail Gkucharews@aol.com and place IBSP in the subject line.  Help is needed to provide assistance for disabled anglers, youth anglers, and novice anglers. This is a fun day.  Come out and share your surf fishing expertise and help cast a line of caring.

SURF FISHING SEMINAR

The Seaside Park Tri-Boro First Aid Squad will host a Surf Fishing Seminar night on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., September 25, 2003.  The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  You don’t want to miss this one. You will learn from the best. Come early and view booth displays by The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, SLP Marine Division, Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament Committee, Jersey Coast Anglers Association, Grumpy’s Tackle and other tackle dealers.  JCAA Tip: You will want to bring a notepad and pencil to this surf-fishing seminar.

 

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