First Fish good way to get youngsters out fishing
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It’s hard to believe when I glance at the calendar that it’s May, and not June or maybe July.
The early arrival of spring-like temperatures after a milder winter can do that. So while open water fishing has been viable since mid-March, between work, school and other responsibilities not everyone has yet made their initial fishing excursion.
I know die-hard anglers who would question why anyone would let these fine months and weeks pass without fishing, but whether planned or not, some anglers may not even wet a line until June. Regardless, whenever that first trip occurs, a new fishing license is needed.
For North Dakotans, a resident license is a mere $10 for the entire season. For senior citizens a license is just $3, and a husband and wife can enjoy fishing for $14, with each also needing the $1 certificate. Visitors to North Dakota from other states have several options, including a season-long individual license for $35, or temporary licenses for three or seven days for even less.
Source: Jamestown Sun
Events calendar: Kids invited to fishing tournament
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Community Bible Church’s kids fishing tournament begins with registration at 8 a.m. May 19 at Lighthouse Pier, following by fishing from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
The contest will be divided into two age groups — 5 through 8 and 9 and up. Everything is provided — fishing poles, buckets and bait. Parents/guardians must be present to sign up participants. All participating children will receive an ID sticker. Prize drawings continue throughout the morning, followed by a barbecue lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Awards follow for the largest fish, smallest, ugliest, heaviest and other categories. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian throughout the tournament.
Source: St. Augustine Record
Time to take a kid fishing Saturday at Sharon Johnston Lake
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Looking for something to do with the kids Saturday morning?
How about wetting a hook at the 30th annual Madison County Commissioner's Youth Fishing Rodeo at Sharon Johnston Lake.
Thirty years ago, the late county commissioner Charles Stone came up with the idea of holding a fishing tournament for all kids 15 and younger.
"The real reason we hold the rodeo is to give the parents an opportunity to get outside and have fun with their kids," said District 3 county commissioner Jerry Craig, who heads up the event. "This is what Charles had in mind when he started the rodeo.
"Over the years we have changed the rules to make sure the emphasis was
Source: al.com
