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title: Free Veterans Go Fishing Day
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# [Free Veterans Go Fishing Day](https://www.anglersforconservation.org/blog/free-veterans-go-fishing-day)

 Written by [Carla Perscky](https://www.anglersforconservation.org/blog/author/carla-perscky) | Sep 14, 2025 7:06:32 PM

When it comes to having a fun and rewarding time on a fishing trip, there’s probably no better place to do it than on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon coast! Veterans are welcome to participate in this information packed, fishing workshop conducted by professional anglers and experts. There will also be free prizes and raffles for those veterans attending.

**Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013**  
**Time: 9-1:00pm**  
 **Location: Grills Riverside, 6075 U.S. 1 Melbourne, FL 32942**  
 **(west shore of the Indian River Lagoon just north of Pineda Causeway)**

Anglers for Conservation will entertain and educate veterans on the values and techniques of fishing along Florida’s Indian River Lagoon coast while raising funds for and awareness of the AFC’s Hook Kids on Fishing programs.

Registration is required; email [info@anglersforconservation.org](mailto:info@anglersforconservation.org).

**Volunteers are needed and sponsorships are available.** For more information contact Rodney Smith at [info@anglersforconservation.org](mailto:info@anglersforconservation.org); phone, (321) 750-3374.

Many thanks to our current partners in this event, they include:

[Avet Project](http://www.avetproject.org)    
[Boaters Exchange](http://www.boatersexchange.com/)    
[Chad Helpling Wells Fargo Advisors](https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/chad.helpling)    
[Coconuts on the Beach](http://coconutsonthebeach.com/)      
[Deuk Spine](http://www.deukspine.com)      
[Everest](http://info.everest.edu)     
[Grills Riverside](http://www.grillsseafood.com/)    
[Harry Goode’s Outdoor Shop](http://www.fishmore.com/)      
[Levin Home Care ](http://levinhomecare.com/)     
Nance Cacciatore    
[Sun on the Beach](http://sunonthebeach.co/Joomla/)    

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