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bluehunter
02-26-2009, 10:00 PM
Today was the first annual take a kid fishing day trip. I worked on this trip for months, often having to reschedule and go through lots of channels to make this happen. But it happened today and I must say that the kids were stoked, and I was proud of them.

This is something I wanted to do for a long time and it happened today. I would like to give major props to Irvine Lake for allowing me to bring students from Los Angeles Unified School District to make this happen. I would like to thank Mrs. Warren for helping to facilitate this trip from the ground up. I would like to thank Mr. Lopez for getting the bus scheduled on time with only a few days notice. Also I would like to thank the principle Dr. Downing for allowing me to put this together and believing in the Audubon Middle School students to take a great trip to the great outdoor and to learn a new sport and more about nature. Special thanks goes out to the staff members who helped me out in the field, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Mackabee. We had a blast out there and your help made things go a lot better.

Most definitely major thanks goes to Marlon Meade for giving a seminar to the students and being there to help the students get on fish. Your time and dedication was greatly appreciated as a Berkely Pro Staff member. Major thanks goes out to Irvine staff member Jimmy for being my go to man throughout the planning - plus your help was very appreciated out on the field. And thanks goes out to Danielle for being so helpful and so dedicated to allowing me to bring students to Irvine lake. Irvine showed their support through returning phone calls and communications throughout the planning process. Very classy of the Irvine lake staff.

Thanks also goes out to City Dad for taking the time to rig up some trout jigs for the kids to use at the trip.

The students were on a tight schedule today, only having 3 hrs to fish. The lagoon was the designated area to fish, and the trout was definitely on the move. Many of the students never even touched a rod before, so you can imagin that the staff and volunteers were busy untangling lines, rebaiting hooks, re rigging set ups, and casting out line. This was work out there. LOL. Running back and forth, but this was well worth it to see the smiles on their faces and the excitement when they were reeling in a fish. We had a few fish loss due to error of not knowing what to do (like 3-4 fish) but in the end, our group of kids came up with about 10 trout. Which is fine for the amount of time that they had. Powerbait was the hot bait. With experience out in the field and the amount of students that I had (36), I felt it was best to stick with powerbait and for the kids to cast out and hold their rods.

Only a few were allowed to toss and jig.

I am looking forward to doing this again and is thinking about my next adventure for the kids in the future. I know that students will be waiting for their next Irvine lake adventure next year.

Here are some pics that I took when I got the chance, which was not much. LOL. A you tube video will be available later with a few live feeds. I am tired. LOL. Thanks everyone.

B.


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Fisherman57
02-26-2009, 10:03 PM
That is nothing short of great. Kudo's to you Brian!
and kudos to CD!

shh777
02-26-2009, 10:11 PM
Looks like the kids had fun. Way to put them on fish......I hope all the parents appreciated what you did.

City Dad
02-26-2009, 10:12 PM
nice! WTG, Brian.

MAVERICK27
02-27-2009, 09:27 AM
Awesome service you provided to the community! I appreciate it. So just in case nobody else does...thank YOU for coordinating it and making a difference in some young people's lives!

beware
02-27-2009, 11:10 AM
I've always thought of doing something like this but never made it passed the thought. This world is a much better place with people like you who take ACTION.

If you need a helping hand next year let me know...


B.ware

troutdog
02-27-2009, 11:13 AM
A memory to last a lifetime I'm sure....I'll bet more than one of these youngsters becomes a fisherman for life as a result of your efforts! Thank you for making a difference in the community, great job Brian! :Thumbs Up:


TD

Hitts0n
02-27-2009, 11:14 AM
Hey man great group report! Next time man if you can give me some notice I can come out and help if needed! Thanks !

CALFISHER4EVR
02-27-2009, 11:28 AM
Excellent contribution to the young-lings vine.:Big Grin: It is a great opportunity for kids to find different ways to have fun.

bluehunter
02-27-2009, 11:30 AM
Thanks everyone. We had a great time out there. Definitely worth the trip.

B

sashimi
02-27-2009, 01:21 PM
Awesome job. Took a bunch of kids there from the church who had never fished before. Very satisfying.

bluehunter
02-27-2009, 02:28 PM
Awesome job. Took a bunch of kids there from the church who had never fished before. Very satisfying.

These kids were actually from school, not the church. Audubon Middle School in the Crenshaw district area.

Thanks.

smitty99
02-27-2009, 02:40 PM
Mucho kudos my friend. Giving back to the community.

Mondo21
02-27-2009, 05:15 PM
What a nice report. Loved all the smiling faces. These kids won't ever forget this trip. Good job out there. Cindy:Big Grin:

Sparky70
02-27-2009, 06:14 PM
Your the MAN Blue, I'm sure those kids now have an idea what fishing is all about, Kudo's 2 YOU.

bluehunter
02-27-2009, 07:11 PM
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it.

Here is a you tube vid. Hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLizYECfy_U

PONTOON
02-28-2009, 01:40 AM
Great job giving back to the community Brian.:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up:
It had to be exciting for the kids not only to have been able to fish for the first time but to also get a seminar from Marlon Meade on the same day is priceless. It's also cool that the Irvine staff helped with your outing as well.

bluehunter
02-28-2009, 08:42 AM
Thanks Terry. I appreciate that. Will get some more young men functions in the future.

Trout Nine
03-05-2009, 07:12 PM
Nice report and pics... Awesome job putting the kids on some fish WTG!

bluehunter
03-07-2009, 06:15 AM
Thanks a lot Bro. That is what its all about.

lowe
03-09-2009, 07:29 PM
That was outstanding what you did for the students Brian, The Teacher deserve an apple for the day LOL. If you need help next year, I am available.

lo..

bluehunter
03-23-2009, 04:50 PM
Thanks Lowe I appreciate that. Will look you up for that one I plan doing this once a year.

bluehunter
04-22-2009, 06:59 AM
I know this is an older thread but it is with regret that I inform that one of the students on the trip recently just lost his 15yr old sister due to senseless violence in the city of south L.A. I really hurt for the kid and so does the rest of his classmates as he is a great kid who really is trying to do the right thing. Almost every year things like this happens but just thought that I would bring it to your attention. He was the kid in the live feed holding the net that lost his sister who was stabbed in the neck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLizYECfy_U

crappie stalker
04-23-2009, 07:58 AM
Brian
Major major kudos to you on getting some of those youth from auduban out of the inner city and into the outdoors.. Many would have never gotten out.... EVER.. An idle mind is the workshop of the enemy.. This will stiick with these kids for their lifetimes and I am sure some of them will be joining our fraternity of fishing in the future... If you do it again and need help give me a headsup and I would love to donate some of my time to your efforts..

Great Job!!!!

Corey Salery
Crappie Stalker
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