Forestville, WI. Wisconsin Trout Unlimited (TU) held their fourth annual Youth Fishing Camp July 20th-July 23rd at the Pine Lake Bible Camp south of Waupaca, WI. TU hosted the camp for 20 lucky 12-16 year old students. The camp covered: knot tying, fly tying, fish shocking, fly and spin casting, bait fishing, aquatic invasive species, stream and lake ecology, and much more!
The campers all received a rod/reel combos during closing ceremonies from the Future Angler Foundation (FAF). This was the second year that the FAF donated product to TU’s annual event. The campers also received brochures and booklets on aquatic invasive species identification as well as an aquatic lesson plan and information about a national State Fish Art contest compliments of Wildlife Forever, a FAF non-profit partner. FAF Executive Director Nick Schmal said that we are proud to be a partner with Wisconsin Trout Unlimited during the four day event.