Eighty-seven 4-H’ers participated in the 2008 Evangeline Parish 4-H Fishing Clinic held Tuesday, March 25th, at Chicot State Park.
These 4-H’ers learned about water safety, fishing supplies, fish identification, fishing techniques, casting, and knot tying as they went through each of the 6 educational sessions. After eating a lunch of bar-b-que burgers and hot dogs prepared by Gerald Roberts the 4-H’ers put into practice what they learned at the fishing tournament.
Assisting 4-H Agents Todd Fontenot and Tina Guillory were session leaders:
Water Safety – Sgt. Scott Fontenot and Sr. Agent Ray Thomas, La. Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries
Fishing Supplies – Extension Agent Keith Fontenot
Fish Identification – Theresa Cross, La. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Fishing Techniques – Angie Fusilier – Volunteer 4-H Leader
Casting – Kim Hollier, La. State Arboretum
Knot Tying – Evangeline Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders[Image: group]
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[Image: fishing at boat launch]
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[Image: fishing on pier]
[Image: fishing on pier]
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