Youth Education Report

by Greg Kucharewski

HOFNOD CERTIFICATION TRAINING

During the month of January, four members from the Hudson River Fishing Association will receive Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs Certification Training.  The Jersey Coast Anglers Association will make funds available to JCAA member clubs that completed the following criteria for HOFNOD Certification Training: 1.) The member club must be in good standing with JCAA. 2.) Fiscal year dues must be paid.  3.) Only two members from your organization can be certified per fiscal year.  4.) Your club president signature vouching that the grant will be spent as described in the request.  5.) Complete the HOFNOD Certification Grant Application.  The first HOFNOD Certification training will take place at Jersey City, New Jersey on 15 January 2005.  So what are you waiting for….Get Certified!  For more information, e-mail Greg Kucharewski at gkucharews@aol.com 

JCAA HOFNOD MEMBER CLUBS

The JCAA Youth Education Committee will be placing an order for “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” materials to support 2005 youth education events.  If your club or organization is interested in utilizing HOFNOD materials for an upcoming 2005 youth fishing/education event, please phone 732-785-9278 and leave a message, we will call you back as soon as possible.

HEY KIDS GET YOUR TACKLE READY

Well, before we know it, the winter will be over and we will travel to our favorite fishing spots to wet a line.  Now is the time to inventory your tackle box and replace lost/damaged tackle from last year.  You can also start to untangle lures, leaders and hooks that might have turned into something to catch you rather than a fish.  Keeping your tackle orderly improves the fishing experience and you don’t want to be fumbling around untangling tackle when the fish are biting.  Remember to examine your rod and reel for the following: monofiliment line damage, properly lubricated reel, drag smoothness, worn or cracked rod guides, reel seat tension knob, and smooth operation of furrels.  If you are not able to make the necessary rod/reel repairs visit your local tackle dealer before the fishing season begins.  It is important to have repairs done before the fishing season starts, because tackle dealers have more time to look at your rod or reel and can suggest the proper service.  After all, why stand in line at a tackle shop waiting for repairs to be done, when you could be fishing.

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY BULLETIN BOARD

OUTDOOR SPORTSMEN SHOW GREAT SUCCESS

The Jersey Coast Anglers Association's, Youth Education Committee, conducted a special youth knot tying seminar at Raritain Center, Edison, NJ.  Parents and their children learned how to tie the improved clinch and palomar knot.  Volunteers from member clubs of the Jersey Coast Anglers Association supported the knot-tying seminar and assisted children with learning how to tie a strong knot.  Each participant received a bag of fishing goodies, “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” materials, free tickets to the trout pond and a lucky sand dollar.  Special thanks go to Frank Richetti, JCAA Past President and member of Manasquan Fishing Club.

NEWARK BAIT AND FLY CASTERS

Members of the JCAA Youth Education Committee will provide a youth fishing clinic at the Newark Bait and Fly Casters March 2005 meeting.  Children attending the fishing clinic will receive information about Future Fisherman Foundation’s, Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs program.

OUTDOOR SPORTSMEN SHOWS

The Jersey Coast Anglers Association's, Youth Education Committee, will feature special youth education seminars at upcoming sportsmen shows.  Participating merchants at the hunting and fishing expositions will offer promotions at their booths for children attending the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's, Youth Fishing Seminars. Parents are also welcome to attend.

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