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Jul 11
Learn 2 Fish Captain Greg Karch Featured on Cover of Badger Sportsman!
If you’re not a monthly subscriber to the Badger Sportsman magazine, you missed our own Captain Greg featured on the front cover of the May/June 2019 edition! (If you can’t tell, we’re VERY excited!) Flip to page 30 to read the article dedicated to Greg’s story including how he started Learn 2 Fish With Us, and his ongoing love and commitment to …
Jul 11
The Ultimate Boating Essentials Checklist – 10 things to bring on your next fishing trip
Fishing rods. Check. Tackle box. Check. Fishing net. Check. Boat keys. Check. All of the other necessities for successful fishing on the boat? Not check. While the first four checklist items are a great start, there are many other fishing essentials you should store in your boat before taking to the water. Whether you’re …
Jun 17
How it all began: love for the community, giving back led Captain Greg to launch Learn 2 Fish
For more than a decade, Captain Greg Karch, founder of Learn 2 Fish With Us, has been educating fishing enthusiasts of all ages through his unique seminars called “Fishing Basics” and “Ice Fishing Basics.” At the time, he worked full–time at Thrivent Financial, but said he felt something was missing. That’s when he decided to blend his love for fishing and passion for giving back to the community to develop Learn …
Jun 17
National Go Fishing Day is June 18 – Celebrate by Checking out Captain Greg’s Favorite Fishing Spots!
National Go Fishing Day is a celebratory day to take a break from your daily routine to cast your line and catch a big one (plus, who needs another excuse to go fishing on a Tuesday!). Grab some fellow anglers, your fishing gear and some snacks (oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen!), and go check …
Jun 17
What Fish is That? Types of Game Fish in Wisconsin (Part 2)
It’s the fish identification guide you’ve been waiting for! If you’re still undecided on your catch after reading Types of Game Fish in Wisconsin (Part 1), check out our next list of common game fish found in Wisconsin below. 1. LARGEMOUTH BASS Also known as “Bucketmouth,” the largemouth bass has a big mouth with an …
May 09
Free Admission Day at Discovery World – a Learn 2 Fish Record-Breaking Event!
What’s better than spending the day at Discovery World in Milwaukee? Enjoying free admission to a variety of interactive exhibits thanks to the U.S. Forest Service! Sunday, May 5 was a day to remember for Learn 2 Fish With Us! More than 2,000 fishing enthusiasts of all ages visited the Learn 2 Fish station and learned how to identify fish, cast and tie knots, setting a Learn …
May 06
5 Reasons Why Volunteering with Learn 2 Fish With Us is Fin-tastic!
Learn 2 Fish With Us is always looking for passionate volunteers to help out at our free fishing clinics in the Wisconsin area. Whether you’re a professional angler or only cast a rod once a year, there’s a volunteer position for everyone. We want to reel in your support, so check out our top reasons why you …
May 06
What Fish Is That? Types of Game Fish in Wisconsin (Part 1)
Whether you’re on the water every day or a fishing newbie, check out our guide below to get to know common fish in Wisconsin waters. 1. BLUEGILL If you’re fishing in the warm, quiet waters of Wisconsin and the fish has a black spot on its “earflaps,” you most likely caught a bluegill. These fish are the most common sunfish in the …
Apr 02
Congratulations on Your Retirement, Captain Greg!
After 18+ years of working at Thrivent Financial®, our own Captain Greg will be retiring on April 26! From training hundreds of people to being involved in important key initiatives, Greg made a lasting impact at Thrivent. Joy Sams, the information technology manager at Thrivent Financial®, said Greg has been an instrumental resource on the …
Apr 02
3 Different Ways to Tie a Fishing Knot
Every beginner angler should know how to tie several different types of fishing knots before heading out on the water. Check out these step-by-step tutorials to learn the different ways you can tie a fishing knot. Palomar Knot Step 1: Push your line through the eye of your hook and then push it back to …