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Show ws m iti September 14. 2006 BflSe SWimwIlA holt Vddzs different crowd looking for l . f I r All u l X -- For first timer, Arianna Sa blad, dealing with "icky worms was her first triumph of fishing. il ' I I lv W ',r, i the pool was as crowded, well, BY BETH YOUNG Hilltop Times staff V ggj n l Something fishy was going on at trie pool Saturday, instead 01 towels and beach balls, kids were seen carrying fishing poles and tackle boxes. At a new event hosted by the 75th Mission Support Group Services Division, "Hooked on Fishing," .VTSfK r fv p X Yf? Mi 1 mer," said Howard Howard, aquatics director. "From my observation the kids are having a ball. They are loving it, and I think a lot of them will turn out to be future fishermen of America." For some at the pool, this was the first time they had ever held a pole in their hands. "I think this is a great idea," said Tina McClure, who with her husband Staff Sgt. Harry McClure to brought their daughter and son fisE- ing for the first time, "f "It's really fun for the kids great exposure. Most kids don't get to go out and do something like this." Although his younger sister beat him to the first fish in the family, Jonathan McClure didn't let that dampen his excitement "I want to catch a fish and keep it," he said, hardly taking his eyes off the water. "One fish, then two, then three, then four, then five." When asked if he was going to eat his fish he had a strong opinion, "No, but my mom and dad (are) going to eat it." Chris Beck, from the 75th services division outdoor recreation section, hoped that many Hill families would be having fish for dinner. A. 0 the help of her dad, Randy, holds up her fish, the biggest pool, which she caught with her pink Barbie fishing pole. Melody Thomas, with In and I think a lot JL out SJ. of them will turn be future fishermen of 1 - ' " - ' Howmrd Howmrd Anglers of all experience levels had the chance to show off their skills. Prizes in the form of tackle boxes, poles and other fishing equipment were awarded for largest and smallest fish caught, most accurate cast and longest cast. Some participants had their own techniques for getting the fish to take the bait, such as longtime Asher Weems, angler, whose mom, Maj. Mitzi Weems, said he has been fishing since he was 2. "Here fishy, fishy," Asher said, just moments before he snagged his first fish of the day. the ages 6 and under Y; r i 4 n ifflMPf Catching a fish was a team effort for father and son. Antonio and Hector Falcon. family. "When they see that fish on the line - for a parent it's a joy to see the kids get excited," said Linda Rish. "It's great. My husband loves to fish; his dad took him and now he is taking our kids. It's a bonding thing for a dad and a son to be able to do this together." II - "1 "Anything they catch, they keep," he said. "It was great. Just watching (the kids) - they get totally excited about catching a fish." Whether watching or participating, the event was fun for the whole as a good fishing hole. With the pool stocked with 250 brook and rainbow trout, children of all ages were invited to see what they could catch. "This is just something nice for the kids to do at the end of sum- (WiWfK poles hovering above them, the fish placed In pool. 9 think sticking together would be s good way to avoid ending up dinner. With many Ashing i i, |
