The goal of the Angler Education program is to educate the general public in basic fishing skills and use of conservation-minded methods in order to protect the fish, habitat and angler.
Four year old Christian ( son of one of our Lady Anglers of Brevard, Carmen ) attended the HKOF event at the Sykes Creek Eco Festival last month. The next week his Dad took him surf fishing and Christian landed a huge black drum with the fishing rod/reel he had received at the HKOF clinic.
The goal of the Hook Kids on Fishing programs is to establish activities for kids and parents alike to learn basic fishing skills and how to use, not abuse our waterways. Kids six to 16 are welcome, and their parents are encouraged to stay and learn alongside their children. The program includes hands-on clinics on casting, conservation, knot tying, catch and release, and fishing with professional guides. Donated rods and reels are distributed to kids who need them.
2011-2012 Hook Kids On Fishing Program Schedule
Kids 6 to 16 are welcome along with their parents to learn the skills of casting, conservation, fishing safety, knot tying, catch and release tactics along with fishing with professional guides and knowledgeable anglers. The first 100 registered kids get a free rod, reel and tackle box. Bring your smiles, positive attitudes and patience along with you! You must pre-register!
September 24, 2011, Saturday - National Public Lands Day 2011 & Hook Kids on Fishing at the Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in Orlando, Florida. Learn more by calling (407) 416-1187.
October 8, 2011, Saturday - Hook Kids on Fishing in Jacksonville at Bethesda Park, Florida - 11am-2:00 pm. Registration is a must. Call us at Castaway Publishing today at 904-461-6773 to sign your kids up.
October 15, 2011, Saturday - Fourth Annual Punta Gorda Hook Kids on Fishing Punta Gorda's Fishermen Village, Florida - 11am-1pm. Learn more by emailing
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; or call (321) 446-8240.
October 22, 2011, Saturday, Melbourne, Florida - Adopt the Lagoon House - Ecoscape Day - Create a Community Landmark by joining Anglers for Conservation and other like minded organizations. The Lagoon House is one of Brevard’s most hidden treasures. Situated along the Indian River Lagoon, this Scenic Highway gateway is the Cornerstone of the Palm Bay Community and a Historical & Environmental Showcase of Brevard.Together at Ecoscape Day, we’ll create a Community Landmark. Bring your shovels, rakes, gloves, wheel barrows and a good attitude. Come enjoy food, drink and the sounds of Sykes Creek Band. Learn more by emailing
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; or call (321) 446-8240.
April, 21, 2012, Saturday - Celebration Earth 2012 - Nationwide - Setting the Guinness World Record. Now is the time for you to get started on organizing your April 21, 2012, Hook Kids on Fishing program and help your local sport fishing community make fishing history. Here are the steps you need to take to get started:
1.Build partnerships. Start by communicating with fishing clubs, tackle shops, local government and non-governmental organizations.
2.Select a location.
3.Connect with a registration partner—someone who can sign up participants.
Learn more by emailing
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; or call (321) 446-8240.
The goal of this program is to educate the general public on basic fishing skills by using conservation-minded methods in order to protect the fish, habitat and angler.
Key Benefits
Provide conservation and environmental impact leadership
Establish nationally recognized AFC Certification programs
Serve as a spokesperson to governmental agencies on conservation
Teach transferable skills to anglers and conservationists
Promote sport fishing as a leisure activity
Provide angling and conservation activities
Partner with other programs and allied organizations
