The first annual Cliff Crochet Youth Fishing Day was held on July 20th at Bayside Tackle in Pierre Part. 50 kids attended and were instructed by Cliff and numerous volunteers from the community. The event was made possible by Cliff Ourso State Farm, Bass Pro Shops, Biobor, LA Contracting, Kylie Sparks, Falcon Rods, Humdinger, Skeeter, Yamaha, Rat L Trap, Power Pole, Swamp Style Customs, Flambeau, Bayside Tackle and K2 Coolers
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Each participant received the following items:
- Flambeau T3 tackle box
- Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
- Luck “E” Strike baits
- Rat L Trap baits
- Cliff Ourso State Farm backpacks
- K2 Coolers merchandise
- Biobor fish scalers
- Falcon Rods key floats
- Humdinger spinnerbaits
- Skeeter Boats hats
- Camp T-Shirt
Each child learned more about fishing through the following stations:
- Casting
- Live bait
- Lure instruction
- Boat walk-thru
- Boating safety
- Lure painting
Thanks to everyone for volunteering their time, the sponsors for sending great products and for all the great kids that came out.