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TOWER— Despite a weather forecast that looked more disheartening than an empty stringer, the 10th annual Lake Vermilion Take A Kid Fishing event was a rousing success.Over 100 kids hit the lake …
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TOWER— Despite a weather forecast that looked more disheartening than an empty stringer, the 10th annual Lake Vermilion Take A Kid Fishing event was a rousing success.
Over 100 kids hit the lake Wednesday with area guides from the Lake Vermilion Guides League and other volunteers for a great day of fishing. While rain eventually cut the fishing short, you wouldn’t have known from the results, as the young anglers brought back significant numbers of walleye, perch, and bass, keeping area guides busy in the cleaning shack.
The annual event is designed to introduce a new generation of anglers to the sport of fishing. Kids ages 10-15 are eligible, and those who take part learn a lot about rules and regulations as well as helpful tips from area guides on how to fish.
Before taking off from Fortune Bay’s Marina, the kids heard a talk from DNR staff about boating safety, while 1854 Treaty Authority staff demonstrated how to tie a knot and cast. There was also a booth set up to educate kids on aquatic invasive species. The kids then spent three hours on the lake before coming back to Fortune Bay’s lakeside tent for a shore lunch.
Putting on the event requires countless hours of labor and thanks to the leadership of co-chairs Cathy Rouleau and Ruby Alto, the 10th annual event was perhaps the best one yet.
Volunteers not only plan the event, but they sell raffle tickets to help offset expenses associated with it. After all, each participant gets a free hat, T-shirt, fishing rod and reel combo, tackle box, and other goodies.
“The guides enjoyed teaching the kids how to fish and telling stories about the times they’ve spent guiding on Lake Vermilion,” said Fortune Bay’s Brian K. Anderson. “The kids had a great time fishing and with all of the activities planned throughout the day.”
Anderson said he was impressed with how the volunteers stepped up to the plate to ensure everyone had a memorable day.
“The volunteers are extraordinary people who will do anything and everything to ensure the long-term success of the event,” said Anderson.
This year’s sponsor list included the Lake Vermilion Guides League, Vermilion Lake Association, Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Twin Metals, Super One, Virginia Community Foundation, Lake Country Power, Virginia Surplus, Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, Minnesota DNR, 1854 Treaty, the Timberjay, and Fortune Bay Resort Casino.