Introduction to Fishing

A redear sunfish was caught during the class.	A fine channel catfish was the first fish caught.
Traci George shows the ladies how the fishing line lays on the reel.	The ladies enjoy practicing casting skills with Backyard Bass.
Ladies begin "Introduction to Fishing" by practicing casting.	Lucinda hooks a  Backyard Bass.
The Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop participants enjoy the casting during "Introduction to Fishing."	Spincast rods and reels are used at the beginning of the class.
Participant tries what she learned in "Introduction to Fishing."	Bliss catching.
Participants watch Doug Darr demonstrates filleting a fish.	After seeing, participants are given a chance for doing.
	Alabama BOW participants enjoy fishing during the last portion of "Introduction to Fishing."
A bluegill was caught during the "Introduction to Fishing" class.	Participant successfully fillets a fish.
The ladies tie on their own hook.	Lucinda and Bliss fish.
Fishing is fun.	Participants may bait their own hook or staff will bait it for them.

Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop "Introduction to Fishing" participants choose their own bait: crickets or worms.

Mr. Doug Darr
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division

Let's Go Fishing!

Where?

How?

Take someone fishing with you
and make a friend for life.

Anglers may purchase a lifetime fishing or hunting license.  Receive a discount if purchased by age 11.