Take A Kid Fishing

[Sir reel]

Just wanted to bring this event back up in front of the forum, so we don't let it sneak up on us. This year's event is still on schedule to be held on Saturday May 16th. I exchanged emails with Don England last week for an up date and here is some information he ask me to share with the forum:

There are 30 kids as of last week, ranging from 6 yrs to seventeen yrs old

We have 12- 15 boats,captains as of yesterday, I'll get you a list of captains this weekend.

Both the Fort ramp in St Marks at the pavillion and Sheilds marina have waived launch fees

So, with the number of young folks we can expect this year, we still need an additional 12-15 volunteer Captains/boats. Occasionally, there will be two young anglers on the same boat but we try to place each one individually. If any of you would like to participate and have not committed as yet, please consider helping with this event. Typically it will only require 4 or 5 hours of your time on the water, and the use of your equipment. I have not heard the official times, but in the past, the activity generally starts around 8am and you will need to be back around 1pm for the cookout. Once you have returned your guests, your day is over, but you are welcome to stay for a hot dog if you'd like to socialize a bit. All of the youth will be transported to the launch and they will come with the appropriate PFD's. It would be your job to provide a rod and reel conducive to a young, and most likely inexperienced angler. I know that first time Captains, in the past, have been concerned about whether or not they can put the guests on fish. I can assure you that it will not matter what is caught or if something is caught. You will see just as much excitement over a pin fish, catfish, lady fish, etc. as you would for a 26 inch red or a 24 inch trout. These Kids love being on a boat (most for the first time) and just seeing what there is to see when your on the water. All will come complete with a chaperone and you will never have a more polite and appreciative guest than one of these young anglers. If you can provide your time and boat, you will sure make a kids day! (and probably yours as well). I will try to post additional information as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them or send me a pm or email and I will answer or find the answer for you.

If you can participate, please send an email to Don England (greenbone) at donengland@embarqmail.com Thanks.

[RodBow]

I'm in. Maybe I can get my guest to wash the green slime and kick the spiders out of the boat.

[Troutinator]

Count me in on this one.

[Sir reel]

Thank you fellows. If you haven't already, could you also send an email to Don at the address above. That will help him keep his list straight. Thanks again.

[Sir reel]

I received this email from Don last week while I was out of town. Here is the latest information on the event. If your interested in participating and have not yet communicated with us, or if you have volunteered and you do not see your name on the list, please take a minute to email Don donengland@embarqmail.com Thanks.

Hello Captains and friends of TAKF

Our little guys at Baptist Childrens Home are looking forward to May 16. This is one of the BIGGEST events that they look forward to each year. As you know, we have a larger group this year, some where around 30 kids. If you know any other captains that would like to help,please have them contact me as soon as posible. The date is a little later in the year than usual, so fishing and the weather should be great. Fishing will be from 8am to 1pm followed by a cookout prepared by my wife Karen.

Here is a list of Captains as of 03/29/2009. If I have left anyone off this list, please contact me.



Bud Halbert Sir reel

Mat Ellinor Kitchen pass

John Vickers Tin can

Mat Tadlock

Steve Stinson

Mike Griggs

Mike Ford

Jim Mckinnel Rxfisher

Brad Hoard Branch office

Doug Russell PompaNole

Jr Smith Troutinator

David Griffith Rodbow

Eric Althouse

Chuck Perry

Bob Olary/Flora Bennett

Natureboy

LordsFisher

Don England Greenbone



Thanks,Don
850-510-0828

[Sir reel]

Here is the most current list of Captains that I have received from Don. If you feel that your name should be included but it is not there, please contact Don. If you have been considering participating, Please get in touch as well. We can still use you! Thanks to all who have stepped forward.

Hey Bud , Here is the lastest list of captains. Total of 23 captains Could use 5or 6 more.

Bud Halbert Sir reel

Mat Ellinor Kitchen pass

John Vickers Tin can

Mat Tadlock

Steve Stinson

Mike Griggs

Mike Ford

Jim Mckinnel Rxfisher

Brad Hoard Branch office

Doug Russell PompaNole

Jr Smith Troutinator

David Griffith Rodbow

Chuck Perry

Bob Olary/Flora Bennett

Natureboy

Don England Greenbone

Bill Johnson , Bottom bouncer

Eric Peddicord, Trophy

Mike Yelvington

Inman Hartsfield

Nick Wiley

J Hults

Bud Liggin



Thanks,Don
850-510-0828

[Jumptrout51]

I am in.
Take a Kid fishing? Hell yeah!

[Sir reel]

Thanks JT! I can't think of a bigger kid to take another kid fishing Be sure you contact Don and let him know to add you to the list. donengland@embarqmail.com

[Sir reel]

Here is the current list of participants in the Take A Kid Fishing event schedlued for May 16th. Thanks to Jumptrout and Jared Singletary for coming onboard for the event! If your interested in spending half a day with a youngster who will consider you a hero.... contact Don England at 850-510-0828
or send him an email at donengland@embarqmail.com

Bud Halbert Sir reel
Mat Ellinor Kitchen pass
John Vickers Tin can
Mat Tadlock
Steve Stinson
Mike Griggs
Mike Ford
Jim Mckinnel Rxfisher
Brad Hoard Branch office
Doug Russell PompaNole
Jr Smith Troutinator
David Griffith Rodbow
Chuck Perry
Bob Olary/Flora Bennett
Natureboy
Don England Greenbone
Bill Johnson , Bottom bouncer
Eric Peddicord, Trophy
Mike Yelvington
Inman Hartsfield
Nick Wiley
J Hults
Bud Liggin
Jumptrout
Jared Singletary

Big ole salute to all of ya...

[Jumptrout51]

Give me 2 kids. Older the better, going off-shore.
There will be a lady on the boat if you want to send girls. And a head.

[Sir reel]

Thanks JT... would you please drop your offer in an email and send it to Don donengland@embarqmail.com

If TC and I wear dresses...can we go?

[Troutinator]

Can't Wait for this event. Looking forward to meeting everyone.