Iowa Big Bass Fisher » Des Moines 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 Weekend Preview: July 17-20 http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/17/weekend-preview-july-17-20/ http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/17/weekend-preview-july-17-20/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:59:52 +0000 admin http://www.bigbassfisher.com/?p=194

The Des Moines Park and Recreation Department is offering free family fishing programs this summer. For details call Heath Decker at 351-7393

A skills clinic for ages 12 and younger begins Monday at area wading pools. The clinics will teach proper casting and knot tying. Equipment will be provided. Drop-in clinics run from 1 to 3 p.m.

Monday at Ashby Park, 3300 38th St.;
Tuesday at Ashfield Park, 701 E. 18th St.;
Wednesday at Pete Crivaro Park, 1001 E. Railroad Ave.
Thursday at Union Park, 725 Thompson Ave.

The family day of fishing and fish fry will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at Gray’s Lake Park, 2101 Fleur Drive. Instruction is available. Bring equipment if available; some will be on hand if needed. Participants 16 or older who plan to fish need a valid Iowa fishing license.

]]> http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/17/weekend-preview-july-17-20/feed/ 0 Learn to Fish in Des Moines http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/08/learn-to-fish-in-des-moines/ http://www.bigbassfisher.com/2009/07/08/learn-to-fish-in-des-moines/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:36:07 +0000 admin http://www.bigbassfisher.com/?p=155 I found some events that could be a great way to have a good time with the family or to introduce your children to fishing.

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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