October 2025 Newsletter

Celebrating 2 Years of
“Hooked” in Signal Cleveland!

This month marks the second anniversary of Hooked, our comic strip partnership with Signal Cleveland! What began as a fun and creative extension of our mission at The Fishing Foundation (TFF) has grown into a monthly feature, combining storytelling, and humor.

Hooked features a multicultural cast of teens who form a fishing club, the strip follows their lighthearted adventures as they learn the ins and outs of angling, environmental stewardship, conservation, water safety, and friendship.

Hooked was born from the colorful illustrations and characters found in our educational book, Learn to Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginning Anglers. The response to the book sparked the idea for the strip—and we couldn’t be prouder of how far it’s come. (Buy the book)

To date, The Fishing Foundation has introduced more than 2,000 people to the joys of fishing throughout Northeast Ohio, particularly in underserved communities. And with Hooked, we’re reaching even more people with our message: fishing is for everyone, and the outdoors is open to all.

Thank you to all our readers and supporters who have followed the adventures of our Hooked in Signal Cleveland these past two years.

Our Latest Edition of Hooked!

“Hooked” is a syndicated-style comic strip created and produced by Dennis Knowles and Gail Grizzell, celebrating the joys, quirks, and culture of fishing.

Featured in Signal Cleveland, an online newsroom serving Northeast Ohio, Hooked delivers fun facts, lighthearted commentary, and useful information about the sport of fishing. The strip encourages readers to get outside and enjoy two of the region’s greatest natural assets—fresh waterways and green spaces. Whether you’re an avid angler or just dipping a toe into the fishing world, Hooked is sure to bring a smile—and maybe a tip or two for your next outing!

PLEASE KEEP THE FISHING FOUNDATION IN MIND DURING GIVING TUESDAY A MOVEMENT THAT ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO GIVE BACK THROUGH DONATIONS....

We are incredibly grateful for your generous tax deductible contribution to The Fishing Foundation. Such support adds in our mission to improve people’s lives through the sport of fishing. Your act of kindness sets a wonderful example for others. We encourage other outdoor enthusiasts to follow in your footsteps in support of The Fishing Foundation. To donate click here.

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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.

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About The Fishing Foundation

Dennis Knowles and Gail Grizzell launched The Fishing Foundation (TFF) in 2010 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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