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FISH CAMP OVERVIEW
MONDAY – FISH
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Introduction to
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
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Fish Facts - fish
identification, distinguishing characteristics, habitats, feeding preferences,
bag limits
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Tackle - rod
& reel assembly, cane poles, types of tackle, types of knots, how to select
tackle for specific species of fish, maintenance of tackle
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Casting - how to
cast several types of reels, casting clinic with water rings
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Bait - types of
live bait, how to catch bait (cast net, dip net), artificial bait
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Fishing - how to
fish (species specific), catch and release techniques, fish stringers and
cooler use, hands-on fishing
TUESDAY – BOATS
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Boats - intro to
different types of fishing crafts (jon boat,
canoe,...), how to operate trolling motors, battery care and safety, navigation
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Boating safety -
Wildlife Officer presentation of boating and water safety, complete boating
safety workbook for certification
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Practice boating
– oaring and trolling motor operation
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Boat fishing and
bank fishing
WEDNESDAY – FISH BIOLOGY
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Fisheries
Biologist visit - description of duties and fisheries projects
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Fisheries
equipment - shocker boat demonstration, telemetry, nets
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Cast nets -
techniques and practice sessions
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Scientific
procedures - fish dissection, otilith removal for
ageing
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Aquatic food
chain - use dip nets for collection of organisms for microscope and stereoscope
observation, aquatic plant identification, wading birds, reptiles
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Fish cleaning -
scaling, skinning, filleting
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Boat and bank
fishing
THURSDAY - FISHING
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Fishing
tournament - boat and shore categories, categories for different species of
fish, prizes
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Fish cleaning - scaling,
skinning, filleting
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Fish games -
rowing competitions, casting contests
FRIDAY – FISH PREPARATION AND
FISH FRY
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Review of fishing
knowledge - safety, tackle, techniques, skill
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Fish preparation
and cooking - fish fry for all (parents and family invited)
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Fish games -
championship rounds for rowing and casting
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