Coming to the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame

Free IGFA Family Fishing Clinic this month; Sharkwater included

The popular IGFA Family Fishing Clinic at the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Fla., returns on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. IGFA staff members will be available for the free event to provide instruction on casting, knot tying, regulations, angling techniques and conservation practices.

As an added bonus admission to the museum, which offers many family activities including the popular Sharkwater feature length movie, will be also free for children and ½ off for adults. Reservations are not required.

IGFA and FFWCC hosting free Boaters Safety Course in May

Are you new to boating or would like for you and members of your family to be safer boaters?
Next month the IGFA and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will team together to host its next free Boaters Safety Courses beginning on Saturday, May 10, at the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame, Dania Beach, Fla.
Two other additional classes for 2008 will be offered August 2 and November 8.
The all day class will begin at 8 a.m. and last till 4 p.m.

This course, taught by the law enforcement division of the FFWCC meets the mandatory boating safety education requirements for the State of Florida.

IGFA Junior Angler Summer Camp starts in June; Open house in May

For hands-on activities for youngsters nothing beats the IGFA Junior Angler annual Summer Camps beginning in June.
Now in its ninth year at the IGFA International Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Fla., the association will be offering nine weeklong summer camp adventures for children ages 8 – 13 running from June 9 - August 15th.

Campers spend time in the museum where they learn about fishing techniques, conservation, marine biology, tying flies & jigs, and participate in simulated fishing tournaments. Field trips take the campers on a variety of fresh and salt water adventures: drift boat, pier and shore fishing, wetlands exploration and much more. These camps give children the opportunity to have fun while being educated on local habitats and ethical practices. During each week-long experience, campers will discover the importance of the different fresh and salt water habitats for sport fishing.

For a chance to experience the exciting activities in store, parents and their youngsters can come to the IGFA on Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to noon for a Summer Camp Open House. For much more information, please call 954-924-4309, email reservations@igfa.org, or visit www.igfa.org/camps.asp.