posted on: September 23, 2015

Elkton Youth Rodeo

Type: Nontidal
Region: Central
Location: Howard's Pond

<p>Maryland DNR Fisheries Service and the Town of Elkton teamed up to host a Youth Fishing Event on Saturday Sept 19 at Howard's Pond. </p><p>Approximately 25 youth, many first timers, attended this event to learn the basics of fishing. Several educational stations were set up to teach the kids (and parents) fish identification, preferred habitat, safe casting, and fish handling and conservation. Maryland BASS Nation volunteers taught proper rod rigging, knot tying and tackle selection. All youth participated in the stations before beginning to fish. The pond was stocked with hybrid sunfish prior to the event and many were caught along with white perch. It was a beautiful day once the fog lifted and I believe we "hooked" a few new future anglers. </p> <p>Special thanks to Daniel Handly, Sidney Ojofeitimi and Chuck Reynolds,Town of Elkton; DNR staff David Fletcher and Joe Love; and MD BASS Nation Roger Trageser and Scott Sewell for assisting to make this a successful event. </p>