Sitka, AK The students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School have access to some of the best salmon ever; provided they don't mind competing with the local bear population. Most of the kids are used to net fishing but teacher Patrick Clark, decided if was time to try rods and reels. Shakespeare donated the gear and the students took the challenge. I think their faces tell the rest of the story.

	Coulee Dam, WA Mary Schilling and the kids in the SHARP after school program recently started honing their fishing techniques. Practice casting is an important element in the development of new anglers. Work in a large area like a sports field or gymnasium. These kids are working well with the Shakespeare Synergy spincast combos.

	Washington state Todd Tanner and sons Thayne and Tyren stopped off to buy new rods and reels before heading to Alaska to fish. They never dreamed their first trip with their Shakespeare Yu-Gi-Oh combos would net them this 36", 16.5 lb. king salmon. Four-year-old Thayne fought the monster fish for more than 20 minutes. After landing the salmon Thayne's main concern was that Dad let him bring the fish home. Dad agreed and brought Mr. Fish to dinner. Take a Kid Fishing.

	Grapevine, TX Recently the local AMBUCS club hosted a youth event for the area kids. Attendees had the opportunity to win rod and reel combos donated by Shakespeare Fishing Tackle. Miss Fort Worth was on hand for the event.

	Lockhart, FL Lockhart Middle School Anglers Club has a fine group of dedicated young anglers. Teacher Phil Levine organizes regular outings and tournaments to keep the students interested.

	Kennesaw, Georgia Fishing and aquatic education classes are popping up at schools all across the country. With help from national organizations like Future Fisherman Foundation and Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, teachers like Dr. Mike Tenoschok at Mt. Paran Christian School are able to bring fishing to the classroom.

	Caney, KS Neighbors in the area of Caney Jr./Sr. High School woke up in early February to see a 19 foot long bass flying over head. Mr. Bass made this special appearance to announce the second Annual Caney High Fishing Expo.     The expo and Mr. Bass was the brain child of John Brooks, CHS teacher and fishing club sponsor. Members of the "Thank God It's Friday" student fishing club, along with other volunteers worked hard to make the one day event a complete success. Casting contest, minnow races, product testing and seminars kept visitors busy at the school from dawn to dusk.

	Arcadia, FL Jim Selph, County Agent, recently started TheAnglers 4-H Fishing Club. They meet monthly at Turner Center Exhibit Hall. After handling any necessary business the members, leaders and parents adjourned to the pond. Using gear donated by Shakespeare Fishing Tackle 4-Hers selected hooks, practiced their knot tying abilities, selected baits and headed out for fishing practice. Let's go fishing!

	Orlando, FL The students at LockHart Middle School look forward to staying after class. In fact, they even like meeting with their teacher on the weekends. That's because the teacher, Phil Levine, has started a fishing club! The students are lining up to be a part of it. It doesn't hurt that Mr. Levine has a fully stock pond on his property. Like so many school programs, funding for the project is slim. But with the help of the parents and students the club is thriving. Congratulations to the recent Bass Tournament winners.

	Missouri When Gregg Pennington retired from his job as a school principal he hung up his coat and tie and replaced them with a rod and reel. Gregg has taken his love for fishing and educating children, blended the two and come up with a great new motivational Fishing Clinic Program. Gregg presents his "how to" clinics in the class room in conjunction with remedial classes. Students who successfully complete their assigned tasks are treated to casting lessons and fishing trinkets. Good job Gregg!

	Monroe, North Carolina Last fall Brian Booth, a teacher at Parkwood Middle School, decided to start a fishing club. Little did he know that in 3 short months the club would double in size. Brian has linked the club members with locate fishing guides and tournament angler giving the kids top notch training. They first full fledge tournament was a huge success and they are planning another. The club members were invited to ride in boats in several holiday parades. Brian has really generated an interested in fishing with these young people. Who knows? Maybe he's grooming a future Angler of the Year or a fisheries biologist. We can only hope.

	St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana These smiling faces are brought to you by Wayne Burgess, County Agent for the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The children are 4-H club members from various schools around the parish. That's right. Now 4-H has a sportfishing program. Contact your school or local agent to get a fishing program going in your area.

	Alabama Katrina Williams caught her first fish ever on a Shakespeare combo! Thanks to the work of Doug Darr, the AL Dept. of Natural Resources team and the Step Outside Program. The size may be small but the experience was one to remember. Take time to get in touch with your fish and wildlife agency and get in on the fun!

	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Grandpa gets a gold star for remembering the grandkids on his fishing trip. And what kind of fishermen did they turn out to be? Super! Not even a turn in the weather could discourage these new anglers! Go girl power!

	California Even Smokey the Bear knows how much fun a day of fishing with the kids can be! The sunshine is only matched by the smile of the kids as they had a full fun day of trout fishing sponsored by the Cupertino Lions Club.

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