On December 7 and 8 the Southern Fishing News Student Angler Series fishing class was held at the LDS church in Florence, AL, for mostly beginner student anglers, and with team members of the Brooks High School Bass Team, Killen, AL.
Thirty-four students attended the classes in addition to quite a few adults.
The first class began with tying a knot to secure their line to a lure. Tying the knot was demonstrated with a rope so the procedure could be easily seen. Next, the students paired off with one acting as the “hook” and the other attempting to tie the knot as had been
Students at the LDS church class listen intently to instruction. SFN photo
demonstrated. Each pair was provided a length of small diameter rope to practice with. Almost every fledgling bass angler tied the knot correctly on the first try. A few others got the knot tied correctly on the second try. However, instructor intervention was necessary with a couple of the pairs when the knot was tied so tightly blood circulation might have been interrupted in their partner’s arm that was acting as the hook.
Time was then devoted to familiarizing the youth with some of the variety and use of lures and hooks used in fishing/bass fishing with the help of prepared, computer slides projected on a screen. Additional instruction was given on finesse fishing, fishing “rigs”, when to use, rod selection and putting a plastic worm on a hook.
The class for the Brooks High School Bass Team of course required a higher skill level
The Brooks High School Bass Team poses with bags loaded with products from class sponsors. SFN photo
approach. The team members in attendance learned about the additional skill set of finesse fishing, the tools used, when to use it and the several combinations of presentations possible.
The Brooks team members also got a look at other lures and their uses. Proper hook and plastic attachment was demonstrated and practiced. Several of the adults in attendance seemed to be enjoying the information and presentation as most of the student anglers were.
Perhaps the highlight, no, not perhaps, but definitely the highlight of the classes were the
The big highlight of the class is presentation of fishing products, caps, decals, T-shirts, a Lew’s rod & reel plus more at both classes. SFN photo
fishing products and door prizes provided by the sponsors of the class. Slider Lures, Daiichi Hooks, Lew’s Outdoors, Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation, Doc Irv’s Custom Baits, Bullet Weights, Frogg Toggs and Bass Assassin who donated products ,with some product catalogs included, as well as brand decals, T-shirts and caps for the student anglers.
The Southern Fishing News Student Angler Series fishing class is presented without charge to student anglers in organizations or high school bass teams. Sponsors also provide their products as a donation for the future of bass fishing and fishing in general.
For information on scheduling a class for your organization’s youth or bass club youth anglers please contact: publisher@southernfishingnews,com.
I was one of the adults at the Brooks High School team class and want to say a big thank you to Ron for taking time to further our sport with his knowledge and experience. I also want to thank Slider Lures, Daiichi Hooks, Lew’s Outdoors, Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation, Doc Irv’s Custom Baits, Bullet Weights, Frogg Toggs and Bass Assassin who donated products for the team. I know all of the team including the adults very much appreciate it. Merry Christmas to Ron and all of the sponsors!!
December 13th, 2016
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK RONNIEMAC!
December 13th, 2016