National Fishing and Boating Week kicks-off with #ReelFun events scheduled at Erie area Walmarts
Experts from the Fishing League Worldwide are coming to Erie area Walmarts on June 5 to share tips on fishing tackle and techniques. “FLW anglers are the most dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate anglers in the world,” said Trisha Blake, president of marketing for FLW. “Our volunteers are thrilled to share their knowledge and help spread the joy of fishing in more than 1,000 Walmart stores this year to kick off National Fishing and Boating Week. If you want to learn how to catch fish on your local lake or river, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.”
The #ReelFun events will also feature casting competitions, fishing related games, and prize giveaways. Attendants will receive a free digital subscription to FLW Bass Fishing magazine and a free protective fishing license holder. The event is being sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), South Bend, Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), and WalMart
“We want to make fishing and boating accessible and fun for everyone,” said Frank Peterson, president and CEO, RBFF. “By partnering with Walmart, South Bend, and FLW, we’ve made it easier than ever for people to get equipped to get out on the water with their families this summer.”
The RBFF ‘s Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar campaigns were developed to create awareness about boating, fishing, and conservation, The programs aim to educate people about the benefits of participation. The campaigns also encourage outdoor enthusiasts to help conserve the nation’s waterways.
Here is a list of Erie Area events on June 5:
Walmart Supercenter
10:00 AM
2711 ELM ST
ERIE
Pennsylvania
Walmart Supercenter
4:00 PM
1825 DOWNS DR
ERIE
Pennsylvania
Walmart Supercenter
1:00 PM
5350 W. RIDGE RD
ERIE
Pennsylvania
To find dates and times of other #ReelFun events at participating Walmarts, visit TakeMeFishing.org . Be sure to also explore TakeMeFishing.org’s interactive map to find local waterways where you can fish and boat.
In addition to the NFBW #ReelFun events at participating Walmart stores, anglers across the country also have the opportunity to enter the “Reel in a Trip to Amelia Island” sweepstakes on South Bend’s Facebook page. By uploading a photo along with a few words about why they love fishing or sharing their favorite fishing story, participants will have the chance to win an all-expense paid, three-night vacation for four at an oceanfront resort in Amelia Island, Fla., including a fishing excursion with Mike D, the host of “South Bend’s Lunkerville” television show. The fishing trip with the winners will be featured in a future broadcast of the show.
“National Fishing and Boating Week is the perfect time to get involved in fishing,” said Scott Griffith, vice president of marketing for South Bend. “Whether the angler is experienced, or only gets out there occasionally for fun, this is the time of year to do it. And now it’s easier than ever for people to get all the equipment and information they need to make the fishing experience successful, affordable and fun. We’re proud to be partnering with FLW, RBFF and Walmart to make that happen.”
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