MDC invites youth, families to free fishing classes in Columbia

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids and their families to a free, four-class series of fishing workshops in September.  The Discover Nature – Fishing workshops will cover the basics of fishing from tackle to knot-tying, and participants will gain the skills and confidence to go fishing on their own. 

The free Discover Nature – Fishing classes will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings in September at Bass Pro Lake, 3101 Bass Pro Drive in Columbia.  MDC will provide all needed equipment and supplies.  Each of the four lessons will focus on a different topic:

  • Lesson 1 – Equipment, casting, and proper fish handling (Sept. 7)
  • Lesson 2 – How to tie a knot and bait a hook (Sept. 14)
  • Lesson 3 – Five common Missouri fish: anatomy, habitat, and lifecycle (Sept. 21)
  • Lesson 4 – Fishing with lures and fishing regulations (Sept. 28)

“Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish and these classes will offer kids and families unique opportunities to get a hands-on education about fishing in Missouri.  They will also help enable young anglers to enjoy a lifetime of fishing fun as they grow older,” said MDC Angler Education Assistant Don Rahm. 

Discover Nature – Fishing focuses primarily on reaching kids 7 – 15 years of age and emphasizes family involvement.  All kids must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must preregister by Sept. 7 by visiting http://tinyurl.com/msogye6, or emailing Don.Rahm@mdc.mo.gov.