The countdown is on for Take a Kid Fishing! Thanks for volunteering your boat, time, and expertise for this special fun event. It should be nice sunny weather and a great day for all…let's hope the fish think so too!!!
Look in you email inbox for a ramp fee waiver for the fort. Download and print it and place it in your windshield. If you misplace yours, I'll have extras at the ramp.
I wanted to go over a couple things again to make sure I've answered all the questions in the emails. If you've fished this event before, you pretty much know the drill!
For those of you that are new to TAKF, here's the mostly common sense rules:
- No swimming / no leaving the boat (i.e., wading)
No swearing
No alcohol
Take all the pictures you want, but none can be posted or published without prior permission from the children's home
Proper attire please, no skimpy bathing suits
This year, Your Logo Here (behind Calico Jacks on Capital Circle NE) can embroider the TAKF logo on any shirt you bring in to them or purchase from them. Cost for embroidering is about $6.95 per shirt and takes about one week. You can contact them at 850-325-1644 and just let them know you are interested in the TAKF logo.
The children will have their own lifejackets, snacks, and drinks. Captains will supply fishing gear and tackle.
The children are scheduled to arrive at the Fort at 7:45 and fishing will be from 8:00 to 1:00. Please be prompt back at the pavilion to enjoy lunch (provided) and a helping of tall fish tales!
Meet me in the morning at the pavilion to receive your packet, which will include boat sticker and a boat flag (to display that you're fishing).
Don England
850-510-0828