Bass Beginnings Training

2012: From Cub Scout Pack 381

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Elementary School Classroom Training

A.  Classroom

      1. Fishing:  During July 2009 Reid gave two Bass Beginnings classes at an Elementary School in Southeastern Wisconsin.                 Each of the two separate classes consisted of three meetings for about two hours for each meeting. See below example               announcement, workshop overview and some selected photos from this and previous training sessions. Reid provides the           computer and equipment for knot tying, map reading and cast/"feel the bite"/"set the hook" hands on workshops. The                   school must provide an appropriate projector for the lecture presentation.  Helpers will be needed. Click on " Contact Us  "           if  you are interested in being a "Class Helper" or would like to set up a class at your school or organization.  Click here on                 "lecture summary presentation" (Item #1 below) if you would like to see a summary of the lecture presentation.

       Click here on Agenda if you would like to see a typical class agenda.

       During 2010 Reid will be developing three levels of Angler Achievement: 1) Initial (completed for 1 & 3 day programs); 2)                Intermediate (completed for 1 & 3 day programs); and 3) Skilled angler (to be completed). Click on Angler Achievement                 Designations and Bass Beginnings On the Water Creel Sheet for more information.

     2: Environmental: Reid is a Biology Major and has over 30 years experience in industrial environmental management.                         Therefore he also can provide elementary schools with presentations on environmental matters.  Click on "Water and the            World's Environment" to see example slide presentations (Item #2).

B.  On the water:  

1. This training is conducted in Reid's boat per the following (Click here on "Reid's Boat" for more boat information)
2. This is a training session and not a guided fishing trip (Reid does not charge a fee). Sure...we will catch some fish but Reid will be showing you many techniques that may not necessarily be appropriate for the lake or the particular conditions of the day. However we will spend some time just trying to pierce bass lips. 
3. Children 18 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
4. All Wisconsin fishing regulations will be followed.  Click here if you wish to review the regulations.   https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/regulations  
5. The Regulations include annual fishing licenses for adults. Click here for fishing license information https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses.
6. Reid has the required life jackets but bring your own if you have one.
7. Wear a hat and bring sun glasses (for SAFETY and comfort)
8. If there is a chance of rain bring a rain coat.
9. If the weather for the day is predicted to be very bad, rescheduling is OK. 
10. Total time on the water is about 5 hours.
11. Click on "Costs" for cost information.
12. Click on "Contact Us" to arrange a training session.
    

Workshop Overview

Three Workshop Sessions 

1. Lines and worm rigging

         •Tie basic knots

         •Rigging plastic worms

2. Handling the Fishing Rod

         •Feel the bite & set the hook

         •Casting open face & bait cast reel

3. Where are the Fish (Mark a Map for Fish locations)

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Selected Seminar Photo Summaries

1.  Schulte & Prairie Schools - 2007 & 2009  (Click Here)

2. Waterford Library Fishing Derby - 2010 (Click Here)

3. Adult/Kids Bass & Pan Fishing Class - 2012 (Click Here)

4. Cub Scout Pack 381 Pan & Bass fishing class - 2012 (Click Here)

Feel the bite!

Map Reading

Line Tying

School Ponds

On June 22nd 2010 Reid was a helper at the Waterford Wisconsin Public Library fishing derby day.  Seven volunteers assisted 99 participants fishing on the Fox River dam next to the Waterford Library.  The river was high due to recent rains which kept the catch down but a good time was had by all. See the photos below. A special thanks to Tricia Cox, Waterford Library Children's Department and organizer of the Fishing Derby. Great job Tricia!!

 A good time on the Fox River! 

Prize Winners for 3 biggest fish caught

Thank You All from the Waterford Library Staff for a Great Family Fishing Day 

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During the last two weeks in March I performed WDNR Sponsored "Learn to Fish" Classes for adult beginners.  I was approached by Theresa Stabo and Kim Anderson of the WDNR Angler Education program to provide a three day seminar to teach fishing to adults with little or no knowledge of Bass fishing.  Before long the seminar was expanded to include Pan fishing and kids.   It evolved into a two hour class for Pan fishing, a four hour class for Bass fishing and a two hour pond demonstration.  The four instructors for the seminar were Dennis Veldman,  Jim Barrett, Harley Perkins and Reid Urban.

The Seminar was split into half lecture and half workshop and included a wide range of topics such as: basic line types (braided, Fluorocarbon and monofilament), how to choose a rod & reel, how to fill a reel, fish identification, seasonal fish migration, how to rig bobbers for Pan fish, how to rig plastic worms for bass fishing, boating and fishing safety and many more topics.

There were three “hands on” workshop stations of ½ hour each.   The workshops for the Pan fishing and Bass fishing differed somewhat but they both included topographic map reading, knot tying, how to rig several styles of bobbers, how to rig several styles of plastic worms,  how to “feel the bite”, how to set the hook, and how to play and land the fish.

The combined lecture and workshop scenario is effective since the student gets to hear it, see it and do it.  I have included a few pictures below from the seminar.

Pictures From March 2012 Bong Seminar

Opening Lecture (Reid Urban)

(Worm Rigging (Jim Barrett, Instructor)

 Students (Dennis Veldman Instructor)

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Bass Beginnings Costs

A. On The Water Training

Since Bass Beginnings on the water training, is not a guide service, there will be no charges. Just give Reid a call and we will find a date we can fish together. 

B. Classroom Training for Elementary Schools

There is a optional charge for classroom training at elementary schools to cover lure handouts and printed material handouts. Those costs are about $5.50 to $10.00 per student. Again this charge is optional and, if choosen, all money received will be put toward lure and printed material handouts.  Reid and his instructors/helpers do not receive any compensation for these classes.