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WHAT A YEAR 2020 IS!!! So many things have changed!!!
Some of our amazing camps are open online and/or in person this year (click here for info on our directory), but Day Camp in the Park (where my kids go) is not. Which was smart for them, and fine for us because we couldn’t have sent our kiddos because (E) has some health issues. In lieu of camp, we are doing our own home camp complete with activities that we want to share for you!!!
First up is FISHING!!! Which is best done in the am before it gets hot, or in the evening.
Our kids are LOVING fishing. You can get your license online or over the phone (here) adults, and kids are free up to age 15.
You can fish at your local watering hole (where we have been catching Sunnies and Blue Gill like crazy- only snagged one Carp).
For information on how to catch and release and other information you can check out – HERE and then when you are done you can download the booklet, fill it out and get an official BADGE from the National Park Service!!!
What you need: (these affiliate links mean that if you go here and purchase something we get a small bonus)
5 ft Fishing Rod– We like the ugly stick- and recommend practicing casting in the back yard to start (our 6 year old does).
Polarized Sunglasses– You can see the fish a little better in the water with these, and they also double as protective gear in case you yank the hook out of the water.
Fishing Line– This 8 lb line will catch you Sunnies and Carp fairly easily- but you’ll need a higher weight if you go heavier.
Power Bait– It smells gross- but isn’t a worm if that’s not your thing. It works well, the fish eat it up (ha ha ha). But we’ve had some great success with sweet corn too!!
Multi-tool– Both of our kids wear these on their belts. They are great for releasing the fish back into the lake (without even having to touch them) and cor cutting line etc. We have found these to be moderately priced, and great to have in the outdoors. FULL DISCLAIMER- this has a knife on it and should be used only in supervised situations, our children are NOT allowed to touch them unless we are doing something outdoors which requires it.
Ponytail Hat– (E) and I love these for keeping the sun off our face and Hair off our necks. This one gives you the option of how high you want that pony tail and comes is many colors (which is (E)’s favorite fashionable part).
Enjoy the great outdoors, don’t forget your sunscreen and share pics with us we LOVE to see them <3 Also, remember hunting and fishing day at congers Lake is always during September if you would like to try it out for your first time <3
