Fishing
The goal of this activity is to introduce participants to fishing in the outdoors at an accessible fishing site.
Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate how to safely and effectively cast the rod and reel.
- Participants will learn the types of fishing equipment used such as bait, spinners, bobbers, rod and reel.
- Participants will be introduced to adaptive power reels for those with limited hand functioning.
Plan:
- Coordinate fishing date with the organization promoting adaptive fishing.
- Advise participants to bring cooler if they decide to keep fish for cooking purposes.
- Recruit volunteers needed to bait hooks and provide basic set-up for participants.
Staff:
Five to six staff for a group of twelve.
Site criteria:
Open, accessible fishing site (pond, river or ocean) with accessible bathrooms and shade for cover.
Supplies and equipment:
Adaptive rods/reels and equipment provided by organization
Water
Spray bottles with water
Cooler, to keep fish (optional)
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Personal items
Resources:
Your State Department of Environmental Management (Fish & Wildlife)
Fishing Has No Boundaries, Hayward, WI 1-800-243-3462