The Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain held it’s first Youth Fishing Clinic in the Turkey Creek community of Gulfport, MS on Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Area youth learned how to assemble their fishing poles, add line, bobbers, weights, hooks, and bait. Fishing in Turkey Creek they caught several bass and bream and more alligator gar than they wanted to!
In addition to learning about fishing they also received educational instruction on the recreational and ecological value of Turkey Creek, a “Fishing Basics” brochure and a “What You’ll See in Turkey Creek” fish identification poster.
Participating youth took home the fishing pole that he/she assembled as well as a goodie bag filled with extra bobbers, plastic bait, a small tackle box, and a water bottle.
Approximately 40 youth participated in the fishing clinic as well as several adults from the area. All in attendance were served grilled hot dogs, chips, apples and drinks, cooked by volunteers from the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.
Thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for funding this worthwhile event!
Alligator Gar
