On March 16th, eighteen youth from King George Middle School and King George High school gathered together and learned a little about the food chain and feeding behaviors of fish in the aquatic world and then applied that new knowledge when they assembled their own fishing lures and painted them. LurePartsonline.com partnered with our youth outdoor club to provide several lure making kits and spinnerbait making kits as well as the tools and even some paint for the young anglers or anglers to be.
After watching a Powerpoint explaining what species of fish are available for anglers to catch locally, the youth learned what those fish tend to have as part of their diet. Pictures or photos of the various fish and their food preferences were viewed before the youth were able to select two of the following :minnow type lure body, shallow diving crankbait, lipless crankbait, popper or spinnerbait. Students were encouraged to choose a lure choice that would be usable for places they hope to go fish and for the fish species they plan on targeting.
The next step was for the students to paint their lure bodies. Some students went with traditional forage patterns while others opted to go with the bright and flashy patterns to hopefully entice the fish to strike. The students worked on the details with small brushes and paint, applied the lure eyes and then began installing the rings and treble hooks or rubber skirts to their spinnerbaits. Some students took their time getting their paints just as they wanted them. Once they finished up one lure, they worked on the second lure. Youth leader, Mark Fike and his assistants, KD and Kristy, were busy helping those that needed help or advice on the lures. At the end of the event, the students were able to take their lures home and plan their fishing trips to try them.
Fike announced that the first student to catch a fish on their handmade lure would receive a prize. They had to take a close up picture of their catch with the lure in the fish’s mouth. Students were reminded that they were on the honor system. With spring here and the temps starting to warm up it is likely that Fike will have to pony up on that offer really soon. The lures that were made were very interesting and some of the lures were very well done. The youth had a good time and were very interested to see what they could catch. Catching a fish on a lure you put together yourself is a great feeling. The hope is that the students will all catch something this season on their lures.
We will be holding a fishing event at a private pond on the evening of April 28th. We want to thank LurePartsonline.com for their tremendous support in this effort to hook new anglers! Without their help we could not have held this event!
Check them out online to see what you could make for yourself. Homeschool groups and youth groups might also want to check out their lure kits. These are great products that spark creativity and enjoyment of the outdoors.
After watching a Powerpoint explaining what species of fish are available for anglers to catch locally, the youth learned what those fish tend to have as part of their diet. Pictures or photos of the various fish and their food preferences were viewed before the youth were able to select two of the following :minnow type lure body, shallow diving crankbait, lipless crankbait, popper or spinnerbait. Students were encouraged to choose a lure choice that would be usable for places they hope to go fish and for the fish species they plan on targeting.
The next step was for the students to paint their lure bodies. Some students went with traditional forage patterns while others opted to go with the bright and flashy patterns to hopefully entice the fish to strike. The students worked on the details with small brushes and paint, applied the lure eyes and then began installing the rings and treble hooks or rubber skirts to their spinnerbaits. Some students took their time getting their paints just as they wanted them. Once they finished up one lure, they worked on the second lure. Youth leader, Mark Fike and his assistants, KD and Kristy, were busy helping those that needed help or advice on the lures. At the end of the event, the students were able to take their lures home and plan their fishing trips to try them.
Fike announced that the first student to catch a fish on their handmade lure would receive a prize. They had to take a close up picture of their catch with the lure in the fish’s mouth. Students were reminded that they were on the honor system. With spring here and the temps starting to warm up it is likely that Fike will have to pony up on that offer really soon. The lures that were made were very interesting and some of the lures were very well done. The youth had a good time and were very interested to see what they could catch. Catching a fish on a lure you put together yourself is a great feeling. The hope is that the students will all catch something this season on their lures.
We will be holding a fishing event at a private pond on the evening of April 28th. We want to thank LurePartsonline.com for their tremendous support in this effort to hook new anglers! Without their help we could not have held this event!
Check them out online to see what you could make for yourself. Homeschool groups and youth groups might also want to check out their lure kits. These are great products that spark creativity and enjoyment of the outdoors.
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