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April 18, 2012
DNR continues to add dates to Family Fishing Clinics
Family Fishing Clinics is an introductory class to fishing and now even more dates have been added around the state. It's a chance to learn everything from tying a proper knot to casting techniques.
The clinics are sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Education Section and are designed to introduce the basics of fishing to the young and old or those who need a refresher to the basics of fishing to increase their future participation in the sport. Family Fishing Clinics will teach skills on how to tie fishing knots, how to rig a rod and reel, casting and the best part is everyone will get to try their hand at fishing. Participants will learn how and where to fish and have someone to fish with to become confident anglers. Family Fishing Clinics are free of charge.
Register online and for more information regarding an upcoming Family Fishing Clinic event or to host an event, please contact Lorianne Riggin, rigginl@dnr.sc.gov or (803) 737-8483.
The scheduled clinics are as follows:
- April 1 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Greenwood State Park
- April 21 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Sergeant Jasper County Park
- April 21 - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sesquicentennial State Park
- April 28 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Devils Fork State Park
- April 29 – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Camp Gravatt (Aiken County)
- May 5 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Camp Kinard
- May 19 – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Oconee State Park
- June 5 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery
- June 7 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery
- June 30 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Table Rock State Park
- July 14 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Table Rock State Park
- August 11 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Table Rock State Park
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