A FEW GOOD ANGLERS NEEDED TO TEACH BASIC FISHING!

Speaking of fishing school, MassWildlife's Angler Education Program is also looking for Volunteer Fishing Instructors to pass on the great pastime of fishing. On April 8, a full day Angler Education Instructor Workshop will be held at the MassWildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough.  It is a free workshop that certifies Angler Education Program Instructors.  Women and men of all ages who enjoy fishing and enjoy sharing their knowledge and passion for this activity are encouraged to attend this workshop.  “This is a great opportunity for fishing clubs and local fishing related chapters to gain some useful skills,” said Jim Lagacy, MassWildlife’s Angler Education Coordinator. “Participants can take what they learned at the workshop about organizing a clinic, course or festival back to their community group and offer successful programs for families, scout groups and other prospective anglers.”

The workshop for instructors will include topics on fish, ecology, fishing equipment, safety and ethics.  Instructors work in teams to offer fishing clinics, courses and fishing festivals throughout the state. The goal of MassWildlife’s Angler Education Program is to stimulate public interest in our aquatic environments through fishing. The Program is especially in need of instructor teams from the Southern Berkshires, Upper Connecticut Valley, North Shore, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Pre-registration is required. For more details and to register, contact Angler Education Program Coordinator Jim Lagacy at 508/792-7270 x109.