Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby to supply free deal with bins, reels

Rock River Current
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PECATONICA — The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and the Muskies, Inc-Flatlanders Chapter will hand out free deal with bins and rods and reels through the annual Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby.

The free youth fishing occasion occurs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 13 at Four Lakes Forest Preserve, 10207 Fish Hatchery Road. The drop-in occasion is for youth ages 3-16. A fishing license just isn’t required to take part. Participation registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Young anglers will probably be guided by Forest Preserve employees and Muskies, Inc. volunteers as they compete for the largest fish. Four Lakes Forest Preserve offers a number of shallow, small lakes appropriate for instructing children about fishing.

The first 200 members will obtain a free deal with field courtesy of Plano Molding. The first 100 members will obtain a free rod and reel from the Flatlanders Chapter. Fish inventory and bait are offered to all members.

Participants additionally obtain a free T-shirt whereas provides final. Raffle drawings will happen all through the occasion.

The occasion additionally consists of an animal exhibit with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and a grilled sizzling canine lunch offered by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.