Youth Education Report

BOY SCOUT TROOP 49 LEARNS SURF FISHING

During early June over thirty Boy Scouts from Troop 49 attended a surf fishing workshop at Fort Monmouth. The JCAA Youth Education committee provided instruction about surfcasting, lure presentation, saltwater baits, rig making, terminal tackle, New Jersey Marine rules/regulations, and how to tie a circle hook rig. The JCAA also supplied loaner surf fishing equipment for Boy Scouts that attended a camp-out and surf fishing event on Belmar beach, May 16. All participants received “Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs” pledge cards and stickers along with bait boards, saltwater angling books, The Fisherman Magazine, knife sharpeners, hooks, leaders, fishing line, swivels and snaps provided by the JCAA.

OHIO TRIP

The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Director is invited to visit Toledo University from June 27, 2009 until July 7, 2009 and support their annual National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), Youth Fishing Program. NYSP is a program that helps children build the skills and the confidence they need to tackle future challenges. Toledo University’s National Youth Sports Program, The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), provides summer recreational, sport, and educational enrichment programming for approximately 200 youths aged 10 to 16. The Toledo University NYSP program received grants from local sponsors to keep the program self-renewing and fund educational field trips for youngsters participating in the NYSP Youth Fishing program. Our JCAA Youth Education Committee will provide guidance about the Future Fisherman Foundation’s “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” program and “Take Me Fishing” campaign. Marine aquatic education will be discussed for children visiting coastal states during the remainder of their summer vacation.

BECOME PART OF THE ANGLER'S LEGACY

This is something every angler should do to keep the joy of fishing alive. You likely remember your very first fishing trip and who took you. And odds are pretty good that it was that experience that's directly responsible for why you're still fishing today. That's what Angler’s Legacy is all about – simply giving back what you've been given, and making your promise to introduce somebody new to the activity that you love. Join thousands of your peers and make a real difference. So, take someone fishing – a family member, co-worker, neighbor, acquaintance at church or, perhaps, the mechanic who works on your car. Become part of Angler’s Legacy today, the group of folks from all across the country who, like you, are giving back. There's no membership fee and no obligation. You're just making a promise to do your part to share your knowledge and expertise with someone new. Visit the Angler's Legacy web site and take the pledge at www.anglerslegacy.org.

FISHING TRIP OF A LIFETIME

On my last trip to Melbourne, Florida I was able to touch base with Rodney Smith, and he told me about a Lifetime Adventure that is a charity benefit for the Snook Foundation. If you like you can join Rodney on this amazing trip and you will have the opportunity to catch powerful peacock bass; and a gambit of other rare and exotic tropical species like piranha, dorado, jur and giant red-tailed catfish while exploring the Amazon River; and raising money for one of my favorite non-profit charities – the Snook Foundation www.snookfoundation.org. For those of you who love to travel and raising money for snook advocacy, this is a GREAT reason to go fishing! The dates for the Amazon trip are September 30-October 8th. The trip is scheduled to leave Miami International Airport on September 30 and arrive in Manaus, Brazil. They then fly out to the Amazon on the next morning and begin fishing that afternoon for the next 8 days! Early morning on October 8th, everyone will fly back to Manaus, arriving in Miami at 7:30pm. Phone (877) 205-1764 to reserve your spot for this amazing Amazon Adventure or contact:

Rodney Smith
321-750-3374
P.O. Box 373257
Satellite Beach, FL 32937

PRESS RELEASE

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting its 6th Annual National Teen Angler Youth Day on July 25, 2009 at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. The event is scheduled from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and will be held rain or shine. National Teen Anglers is a non-profit organization that starts fishing clubs in middle and high schools throughout the country. This program is open to anglers aged 12 - 20 and there is no fee. Participants should wear sunglasses or another form of eye protection (required) and bring their own fishing tackle (barbless hooks only.) Worms for the trout and lunch for you will be provided. Each participant can keep one trout 18 inches or greater, so bring a cooler & ice. Prizes will also be given to all participants thanks to the generosity of the Teen Angler Program sponsors. Registration is required. Interested anglers can sign up at the Teen Angler Web site at: www.teenanglers.org. The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located between Great Meadows and Buttzville on Rt. 46 approximately 8 miles west of Hackettstown in scenic Warren County.

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