MARCH NEWSLETTER

Congratulations Great Lakes Fishing Expo

We had a blast at the inaugural Great Lakes Fishing Expo in Girard, Ohio. Shared our book, “Learn to Fish: A Step-By-Step Guide for Beginning Anglers” with hundreds of expo attendees...sold a few books, handed out free rods and reels to kids and pages from our soon to be released kid’s fishing coloring book. The kids had a ball filling in the pages with Crayola Crayons.

Stars, Stripes...and Bass

One of The Fishing Foundation's biggest fans netted us a unique, beautiful gift...

Red, White, Blue and Bass...THANKS Avril!

 

MUST READ!

I attended the Cool Running Bass Club’s yearly awards banquet earlier this week in Willoughby, Ohio. They recognized the top anglers of 2023.


How I wound up at this event is a story worth sharing. A couple years ago, my fishing club, North Coast Bass Anglers Association of Cleveland, Ohio, a predominately black club, and Cool Running, an all-white club, each operating independently of one another for close to three decades teamed up thanks to our shared passion for fishing. Members from each club have become members in the other's club.

In a world often divided by boundaries, our common goals of catching fish, becoming better anglers and passion for being outdoors has forged a deep connection between individuals who might otherwise never connect. At our meetings, tournaments, and social gatherings we laugh, share, hug, talk “smack,” respectfully and honestly.


The banquet included a delicious dinner, adult beverages, handing out awards, a recap of 2023 season, and what’s in store this year. Ray Gray, a member of Cool Running and North Coast, was recognized as angler of the year. I picked up a plaque for winning one tournament.

As our evening ended, I realized that the “catch of the day” was the emerging bond between Cool Running and North Coast.

 

I encourage anyone reading this to go fishing with family and friends, and discover the unique connection that comes from fishing.

 

Dennis Knowles, President,

The Fishing Foundation

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Learn to Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginning Anglers


"Learn to Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginning Anglers" was written by Dennis Knowles and Gail Grizzell, co-founders of The Fishing Foundation. Released in 2022, it’s over 100 pages and fully illustrated.


It’s not the first book written for beginning anglers; however, it is innovative, as one of the few books about the sport to feature a diverse group of characters. The book is full of facts, information, and tips on everything from fishing equipment, preparing to go fishing, casting and even how to land a fish and what to do after you catch a it.

About The Fishing Foundation

Dennis Knowles and Gail Grizzell launched The Fishing Foundation (TFF) in 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. TFF is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. TFF programming includes taking teens fishing from shore for free, exposing them to green and blue spaces. All the tackle, bait, rods and reels, lunch, a souvenir t-shirt, and hands on instructions are provided. Our programs include gifting the rod and reel to the participants to encourage continued engagement in the sport.

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