The Future of this Sport called Fishing!

Recently I had the privilege of meeting an individual who's excitement and enthusiasm about what he was involved in was epidemic in the way it caught my attention. Shane Wilson resides on South Padre Island, teaches for the Point Isabel I.S.D., and is the founder of Fishings Future. Shane and I spent the better part of a morning in his office as he related the history and purpose behind this organization.

"In 2004 the first KIDS FISH CAMP™ was conducted to get kids and parents together outdoors. Today, Fishing's Future is more committed to achieving this goal than ever before. After six years of conducting KIDS FISH CAMP™ and witnessing the profound changes in families, behaviors and environmental responsibility, through unique concepts like; parental inclusion, Leave-No-Trace philosophy, and environmental awareness, Fishing's Future is growing and getting national recognition.
In 2007, Fishing’s Future was granted 501 c(3) non-profit status, and began an ambitious national initiative to draw children ages 6-13 outdoors - to show them what they have been missing, and at the same time create bonds between children, parents and our natural environment.
Fishing's Future conducts KIDS FISH CAMP™ sharing the joys of fishing to new communities and kids in all areas. A KIDS FISH CAMP™ is a full day of education, fun, and excitement where Jr. Anglers and their parents learn the skills, knots, methods, rules, and techniques necessary to fish independently and then immediately apply those newly learned skills fishing during the last part of the KIDS FISH CAMP™.
Fishing’s Future also conducts Kids Fly Fishing Camps™, Kids Kayaking Camps™ and holds Jr. Angler Fishing Tournaments.
Fishing’s Future, now entering its seventh year, will keep its sights set on the original initiative of changing the recreational habits of millions of kids across America – city by city, region by region, state by state."

I plan on trying hard to get involved fully this year with this organization and I know Robert has also expressed a desire for Livingston Lures to take an active part in this endeavor. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, you can get more info at http://www.fishingsfuture.com/

HAPPY NEW YEAR and Tight lines in 2011!


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