This event planning started when Greg of Westlake Village called Captain Greg and asked for Learn 2 Fish With Us help in organizing Westlake Village first fishing event. Another important note was that Greg of Westlake Village said, ‘if it was a hit they would make it a annual event’. When Captain Greg of Learn 2 Fish With Us heard that, he was in and knew they could have a successful event with good marketing.
After months of planning the day finally came and the attendance proved it was a HIT!! hit. Hoping, forty youth would attend, they had over eighty youth and one hundred and sixty adults. Both Greg’s were excited!!
The morning started out with Captain Greg presenting his Fishing Basics seminar, which taught attendees the skills and equipment needed to begin fishing. After Fishing Basics, youth attended hands on educational stations which included casting, knot tying and fish identification. Youth colored a fish for an art contest and the Illinois DNR brought their fish and wildlife exhibit for all to view.
Once youth attended all stations they received a fishing combo, Future Pro shirt and fishing education book thanks to Future Angler Foundation and Learn 2 Fish With Us sponsors.
