Fontana Fishing Contest

I know this is late notice, but this Saturday, June 16, from 9 – 11:30 AM, Fontana Nature Center is holding a Fishing Contest. There will be two divisions: Under 16 (no entrance fee), and 16 and over ($5.00 entrance fee). Those under 16 do not need a Fishing License, those 16 and over must have a valid Iowa Fishing License, which are easily purchased at the Sports Counter at Wal-Mart for around $19. They are also available at Hardware Hank’s, I believe.

Prizes will be awarded in both divisions in two different categories – Most number of fish caught, and Heaviest fish.

The Fishing Contest is part of a bigger celebration at Fontana this weekend… Friends of Fontana will be hosting an Ice Cream Social after the contest to celebrate the opening of a new snake exhibit. So stick around for some sweet treats and check out the new habitat.

If you’d like to participate, but do not have fishing equipment, please don’t let that stop you. Get in touch with me – we have plenty of fishing gear that we’re willing to let you use.

**Update: You will be responsible for your own bait (worms, minnows, or leeches) and “terminal tackle” – you need to provide your own bobbers, hooks (a range of sizes between about #2 and #6 should do nicely), snap swivels, if desired, and lures. All of this can be found as close as Wal-Mart, or you can road trip to Gander Mountain (C.R.) or Scheels (C.F.)**

Finally, if you do plan to attend, please take a quick look at the Fishing Belt Loop and Pin Requirements. With minimal effort, your boy will qualify for the Loop. With a little more effort, he can probably get the pin, too. (hint: this contest qualifies for the first requirement for the Pin)