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20 FRESHWATER Apr 26 - May 10, 2019 WHAT’S HOT Each “learn to fish” clinic, held at 8:00 a.m., teaches fishing techniques, ethics, and safety while out fishing. We will also provide information about current ecolog- ical issues and ideas on ways you can help us conserve our state’s natural resources. The clinics and the use of our rods are provided free of charge for children ages 5 to 15. Those over 15 who possess a fishing license may also fish after 12:00 p.m., after the clinic is over. Ponds stocked with Channel Catfish (April - October) and Rainbow Trout (November - March)”. Although my family spends a good amount of time fishing together, there isn’t always a lot of time to slow down enough for teaching moments on the water. This event was a great opportunity to show Adam some of the basics that we often skip over while trolling from our boat. Our event started off with a DFW representative holding a brief class on the VOL.38 • ISS. 10 Continued from page 1 basics of fishing and ecology. Next, we were off to a knot tying class hosted by professional fishing guide Don Paganelli. I’ve seen Don’s knot tying seminars in the past. In fact, I learned how to join mono to braid using a double uni knot at one of Don’s Fisherman’s Warehouse seminars in Sacramento years ago. After the knot tying class, we were off to practice casting on the lawn. Adam had a tough time casting plastic plugs using their spincasting setup, as he is used to his standard spinning reel. As he was finishing a successful cast, the announcement was made to start fishing. We grabbed our gear and hurried off to our spot near the middle of the pond. Several Cub Scout families joined us, and soon rainbow trout were flying over the sides of the bank. A DFW represen- tative told me that about 1,000 pounds of trout had been planted. It was apparent, because kids all around the perimeter of #424 Glow In the Dark! the pond were reeling in fish after fish. The action was hot and heavy until about ten o’clock when it tapered off. Soon after, Adam and I had to leave for a Little League game. He had four trout on his stringer, which he proudly showed to anybody willing to listen. Adam found success using pea-sized balls of green Berkley PowerBait floated over a sinker about 2 feet off the bottom. Other kids were catching trout on other types of dough baits, as well as small crappie jigs and spinners. It was a good oppor- tunity for experienced kids like Adam to learn how to deal with line tangles, crossovers, and other typical issues when fishing in crowds. It was The Fishing the City program introduces kids to fishing a nice and creates lifelong anglers. The turnout for the Hagen relaxed Park event was excellent. atmo- Photo courtesy of JACK NAVES, Fish Sniffer Staff. sphere to learn the sponsors and volunteers who made some basics. the event such a great success. There are Everybody was several upcoming ‘Fishing in the City having a great time. Program’ events in the Sacramento area, We stopped at the including Saturday April 20 at Granite check-in station Regional Park and Saturday April 27 at on the way back to North Natomas Regional Park. Be sure the truck to thank to check out the website www.wildlife. the volunteers for ca.gov/Fishing-in-the-City for confirma- putting on the event. tion of dates and more details. I grabbed some ice at a gas station just outside of the park and packed Adam’s SPORTFISHING trout on ice for the est.1953 trip home. Lake Tahoe’s I’d like to take Largest this opportunity Fishing Fleet to thank all of year-round fishing #423 UV Reflective! 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