Iowa Big Bass Fisher » basics http://www.bigbassfisher.com Fishing in Central Iowa Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:53:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Fins, Gills, and Fishing Skills Summer Fishing Camp at Mariposa Conservation Park http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/21/fins-gills-and-fishing-skills-summer-fishing-camp-at-mariposa-conservation-park/ http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/21/fins-gills-and-fishing-skills-summer-fishing-camp-at-mariposa-conservation-park/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:26:23 +0000 admin http://www.bigbassfisher.com/?p=214 Mariposa Conservation Park
7286 N. 67th Ave. E.
Kellogg, IA 50135
(641) 526-3172

July 22 Cane Pole Fishing: Make your own cane fishing pole and then give it a try, just like Huckleberry Finn.

July 23 Lure Making: Create your own lure and then try it out first hand. Maybe you will create the next best bass lure.

July 24 Fish Fry and Stinky Fishing: Learn how to clean and cook fish and what it tastes like at a good old fashioned fish fry. Then do some evening fishing for catfish using the ever popular stink bait.

For ages 10-13. Registration and/or reservations are required. Call (641) 792-9780 or by stopping in the office at 115 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton.

Schedule:
Wednesday Jul 22nd, 2009     2:00pm -4:00pm
Thursday Jul 23rd, 2009     2:00pm -4:00pm
Friday Jul 24th, 2009     6:00pm -9:00pm

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Nature Friends presents Fishing at Easter Lake

Tuesday Jul 14th, 2009 6:30pm -7:30pm – Ages: Preschoolers – $7

2830 Easter Lake Drive
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 285-7612

Explore a different nature topic each evening through stories, sharing time, guided exploration, and art activities.

Fishing Basics at Thomas Mitchell Park

Thursday Jul 16th, 2009 6:00pm -8:00pm – All Ages – Free -  (515) 323-5300

10509 N.E. 46th Ave.
Mitchellville, IA 50169

Learn about the different kinds of fish in Iowa , fishing safety, casting, and how to tie a hook. Anyone over the age of 16 will need a 2009 Iowa Fishing License. Bait and poles will be provided. Bring something to sit on. All ages welcome.

Gone Fishing

Friday Jul 24th, 2009 12:00pm -1:00pmAges: Kids – (515) 232-2516

McFarland Park, Story County Conservation Center
56461 180th St.
Ames, IA 50010

Naturalist’s Lunch Box Programs at Conservation Center.This program is free and appropriate for children of all ages.

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