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By Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association (October 1999 Newsletter)
PLENTY OF FAMILY FISHING FUNThe Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament will be held Sunday, October 3, 1999 at Island Beach State Park, New Jersey. Don’t miss it! This fun event is the largest surf fishing tournament along the East Coast. During the surf fishing tournament, the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, will be coordinating fishing and aquatic education programs for children and their families. Featured programs will include: "How To Build A Surf Bag" by The Fisherman magazine, "Crabbing At The Jersey Shore" by the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" by New Jersey Sea Grant, "Saltwater Fly Tying" by the Atlantic Fly Rodders Club, "Distance Casting" by the Shore Surf Club, "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" by the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, along with a variety of informational booths that support the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament.
Funds generated from past events are being used for shore restoration efforts, put toward the construction of access ramps for disabled saltwater anglers and the purchase of specialized wheelchairs that will provide the disabled and elderly with beach access.
You are invited to join this year's fun surf fishing event. If you know of a person that is physically challenged who would like to fish the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament, please phone Greg Kucharewski at 732-785-9278 to reserve a surf wheel chair. A surf fishing rod & reel, bait, tackle and a person to cast will be provided (if needed) and there is no charge.
OLANDER PARKRecently, I returned from a fishing trip in Ohio and met some new fishing friends. I was teaching my sister fly fishing at Olander Park. Two youngsters fishing nearby noticed the equipment I was fishing with and asked if they could try fly fishing. The boys were very polite and well mannered. They asked their parents first if it would be all right to spend time with my sister and I to learn about fly fishing. After several attempts of trying to use the fly fishing equipment and some tangles they asked me to help set up their spin casting rods & reels to catch panfish. I let them use my spinning equipment while setting up their spin casting outfits and my sister assisted with unhooking their catch almost immediately.
The sun was setting and we were losing daylight quickly. I finally finished setting up their spin casting outfits and let them cast out the artificial jigs that were attached. Both boys commented, "It’s much more fun to catch fish using lures" and thanked us for the help they received. The parents of the boys also offered their appreciation for the time that was spent to help set up their fishing equipment. It was a pleasure fishing Olander Park and truly another time to measure the fun not the fish.
Once a month the JCAA Youth Education Committee will be featuring youngsters fishing and family photographs on the JCAA web page. Click here to see this months Photo Gallery.
YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY BULLETIN BOARD The Perfect Carolina RigFor the perfect Carolina rig, use three beads(big ones), two glass and one plastic, and assemble as follows: first thread on the weight , then two glass beads, then the plastic bead. Tie on the swivel, then tie the length of line with your hook and lure to the other side of the swivel. Add a drop of superglue to both knots, sliding the plastic bead down over the top knot. Give it a try and have fun.
BE SAFE-HAVE FUN-ENJOY FISHING
Greg Kucharewski, a member of the Shore Surf Club, is the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Director. For information on aquatic youth education material write to: J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, 1201 Rt. 37 East, Suite 9, Toms River, NJ 08753 or phone the J.C.A.A. office at 732/506-6565 voice mail box #1
Fishing Is A Family Sport. A Family That Fishes Together Stays Together. So Take Your Family Fishing.
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