Thanks to all our Scouts that came out to spend part of their Sunday afternoon with ESPN Pro Angler, Helen Gordon and her husband, Scott Gordon.
The fishing instruction started off with some casting instruction inside the Bass Pro Shop at their indoor tank. Helen showed the boys different lures and how they operated under, in and on top of the water.
After that was over we took the group to a conference room for some expert fishing tips starting with rods/reels, lines, lures and what not.
The boys were given some fishin’ goody bags filled with lures, bobbers, and the like. Afterward, the group ventured out of the store to the ponds out front and tried their hand at fishing.
It wasn’t too long after the first pole was in that one was hooked…and then the competition was on. They all had a great time trying their hand at fishing the pond.
Once that was over we regrouped and headed to Helen’s boat and truck.
Mr. Gordon gave the boys general information about the boat, gear, traveling, schedules and then told the story of the girl whose picture graces the side of the boat… Britteny Lindt. I do hope everyone takes a moment to visit her site, read the story and spread the word on safe boating everywhere. http://www.brittenylindt.com/
The boys got to dig around on the boat, explore all the nooks and crannies and where the gear is stored…. she showed them some bait she used during her most recent competition – worms — very interesting!
We paused for a group photo
and the boys presented Mrs. Gordon with some tulips and a thank you card and we let them enjoy the rest of their day.
Photos from today’s event are in the Pack’s photo gallery. I hope you enjoy.