OFAH FILE: 842
May 3, 2013
OFAH Travelling TackleShare is coming to Belwood this weekend
Fishing gear on loan to young anglers at Belwood Lake Conservation Area
Aspiring young anglers who would like to try fishing but aren’t sure how to get started or don’t have the gear, can head to Belwood Lake Conservation Area this weekend. The OFAH Travelling TackleShare program will be on site May 4th and will have everything young anglers need to cast out a line, including rods, reels, tackle and bait. The OFAH TackleShare Crew will also have an interactive educational workshop, which includes introductory fishing instruction and lessons on aquatic habitat and conservation. Visit www.tackleshare.com for details.
Travelling TackleShare is an initiative of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and is generously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation (OPG). This event will mark the first Travelling TackleShare event of the season.
Media are invited to attend the day, which includes terrific video and photo opportunities of youth learning traditional outdoors activities from qualified instructors.
| Date & Start Time: | May 4, 2013 – 9 a.m. |
| Where: | EASY TO FIND – Belwood Lake Conservation Area, 8282 Wellington County Road 18, 4 km east of Fergus, Ontario |
The OFAH runs two lending programs: TackleShare, which loans gear from over 140 loaner sites across Ontario, and Travelling TackleShare, which brings fishing gear to a variety of events in different locations during the summer. In addition to lending out gear, the Travelling TackleShare crew will give a presentation on fish identification, invasive species, fishing tips and water safety. Both programs are designed to break down the barriers that keep new and young anglers from getting out on the water, and to help youth experience the fun and challenge of fishing.
OPG is an Ontario-based electricity company and proud sponsor of the OFAH TackleShare program. With 65 hydroelectric stations and dams across Ontario, OPG is committed to promoting water safety. Remember: Stay Clear, Stay Safe. Visit www.opg.com for more information about water safety.
With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 710 member clubs, the OFAH is the largest nonprofit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization in Ontario. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.
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Contacts:
| Rachel Pearson Conservation Outreach Program Coordinator 705-748-6324 ext 254 |
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