The Maine 4-H Fishing Program

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The Maine 4-H Fishing Program follows the format of the
National 4-H Sportfishing Program which is divided into four areas of concentration .
ECO-BIO COVERS ALL ASPECTS OF AQUATIC LIFE FUNCTIONS

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We work on projects like Freshwater and Marine Habitats, Water cycles, Stream Ecology and Inventory, Effects of Floods and Droughts, Structure and Substrate, and ALL ABOUT FISH !

In Tackle Craft, we learn to build and maintain most of the equipment needed for successful fishing.

Build your own Rod for great quality and Great Price ! - - - - - - - Regular maintenance means Smooooooth reeling.

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Fill your tackle box with lures, plugs, spinners.....

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Tackle craft projects also include woodworking, and building outdoor gear like rod cases, streamer wallets, hatbands, Fishing vests and bags, and tee shirt printing.

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In the area of ETHICS AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT, we deal with the issues facing fishing like: Landowner Relations, Sharing the Resource with others, The law, fishing as Culture and Tradition, Fish stories, keeping a Journal, and Cooking indoors and out.

Friend of good fishing---The game Warden

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In ANGLING SKILLS, We learn the basics of GOIN' FISHIN' including Spinning, Fly Fishing, Trolling, as well as ways to find the fish, and how to catch and release them safely. We also learn OUTDOOR LIVING skills, like Camping, Fire Safety, Boating and Canoeing.

Most of all, 4-H Fishing is about HAVING FUN
We make friends, develop our skills, do projects for the State Fair, and LEARN FOR A LIFETIME.

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If you like what you see here, call your county Cooperative Extension Office and ask about a similar program in your area.

If you live close to the Bangor Maine area, drop in on our club meetings, First and Third Tuesday evenings at 6:30 in the kitchen of the BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH.

Parents are a big part of our success, and a parent must accompany the member to the first meeting to sign release forms and commit to some level of helping out. It could be as easy as bringing snacks from time to time, or helping with an outing. We're really flexible.
WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US ! ! !

In the Bangor area,if you need MORE INFO, please call our leader , BOB MOWDY at 327-2111 or e-mail at Fishin 4H@aol.com. ( that's Bob tying flies above, the one with the beard)

NATIONAL PROGRAM INFO can be had by
e-Mail to r-howard1@tamu.edu Ron is a Professor and 4-H and Youth Development Specialist at Texas A&M, and the Director of the National 4-H Sportfishing Program. (and a Great Guy and a big asset to Fishing in general and 4-H Fishing in particular )

THANK YOU FOR VISITING
MAINE
4-H
FISHING

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