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Theresa Meade Hosts Kids Fishing Day

Category: npaa

 Sep 5th, 2012 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified Sep 5th, 2012 at 12:00 AM

NPAA member Theresa Meade #161 hosted the Chain of Lakes Youth Fishing and Family Day on the Fox Chain in Antioch, Illinois on August 19th. Theresa, founder of this annual event, has been the organizer and coordinator for the past 5 seasons. Other NPAA members participating were Willy O’Connell, #377, Jim McDonald, #416 and Jasen Shine, #914.  The day saw 51 youths fishing from boats and from shore.

WWA club members and volunteers were ready for sign up by 7:00 am, with kids and their families already waiting in line to be a part of this event. Included in the day was a 30 minute seminar with NPAA members Willy O’Connell, Jasen Shine and Warren Scaman on proper bait presentation followed by rod set ups for the kids. After the seminar and rules meeting, the National Anthem was beautifully sung by Janice DeWaal. With excitement in the air, the boats took off for a 4 hour day of fishing and fun.

With the weigh in scheduled for 1PM, the volunteers had their work cut out for them, scrambling to get everything in place. All of the entrants had the opportunity to be on stage, tell of their experience and show their catch. Every youth entered won fantastic prizes, with big fish awards in the categories of Walleye, Bluegill, Perch, Carp, Striped Bass, Crappie, Sheephead, Catfish and Large Mouth Bass.

Trophies were awarded to every participant and all won a variety of prizes which were donated by companies and sponsors for the event.

Thanks to the NPAA for donating the “Future Pro” T-Shirts (which were the hit of the day) and Go Fishing Educational Books. Thanks to all of the sponsors including Cabela’s, Kunes Country in Antioch, Off Shore Tackle, Lund Boats, Norseman Outdoors, Klein Renovations, Blarney Island, State Bank of the Lakes, Fox Lake Harbor and Do-It Molds along with many other donators and supporters.

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Events like Youth and Family Fishing Days encourage adults to continue promoting children’s interests in fishing and many other outdoor activities. Thanks to all involved because you are the one’s who care about the future of our country’s young anglers!