Get Hooked on Fishing takes the Big Apple

Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing took on the Big Apple on June 16, a Saturday afternoon, in world famous Central Park.
Bassmaster Get Hooked on Fishing took on the Big Apple on June 16, a Saturday afternoon, in world famous Central Park.
AdventuresNYC is an annual event produced by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation designed for families to celebrate the great outdoors and enjoy a day of adventure — for free! In addition to learning casting skills, kids had the opportunity to learn about rock climbing, zip lining, log rolling, stand-up paddle boarding, karate and more.
AdventuresNYC is an annual event produced by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation designed for families to celebrate the great outdoors and enjoy a day of adventure — for free! In addition to learning casting skills, kids had the opportunity to learn about rock climbing, zip lining, log rolling, stand-up paddle boarding, karate and more.
Aaron Sarden unpacks rod and reel combos that 100 kids took home after learning to cast.
Aaron Sarden unpacks rod and reel combos that 100 kids took home after learning to cast.
The 100 kids who participated won a rod and reel combo from Shakespeare and every one of the 500 kids who learned to cast took home a fishing journal.
The 100 kids who participated won a rod and reel combo from Shakespeare and every one of the 500 kids who learned to cast took home a fishing journal.
The rod and reel combos were awarded to kids who learned to cast well enough to hit the fish target in the Toyota Casting game.
The rod and reel combos were awarded to kids who learned to cast well enough to hit the fish target in the Toyota Casting game.
The Great Falls New Jersey B.A.S.S. Nation club volunteered to spend the day teaching kids to cast. They welcomed almost 5,000 attendees, including more than 500 children who participated in the casting activities.
The Great Falls New Jersey B.A.S.S. Nation club volunteered to spend the day teaching kids to cast. They welcomed almost 5,000 attendees, including more than 500 children who participated in the casting activities.
Antonio Gomez is president of the Great Falls New Jersey B.A.S.S. Nation club and a tireless volunteer in youth fishing. The program began with learning basic casting skills, then casting at a target. After gaining confidence with a rod and reel, each participant had the opportunity to cast into the Toyota Fishing inflatable.
Antonio Gomez is president of the Great Falls New Jersey B.A.S.S. Nation club and a tireless volunteer in youth fishing. The program began with learning basic casting skills, then casting at a target. After gaining confidence with a rod and reel, each participant had the opportunity to cast into the Toyota Fishing inflatable.
Great Falls B.A.S.S. Nation club member David Fletcher taught hundreds of New York area kids to cast. The kids who learned casting skills well enough to hit their target took home a brand new rod and reel combo.
Great Falls B.A.S.S. Nation club member David Fletcher taught hundreds of New York area kids to cast. The kids who learned casting skills well enough to hit their target took home a brand new rod and reel combo.
Some families waited in line over an hour for their kids to learn to cast.
Some families waited in line over an hour for their kids to learn to cast.
Jose Rivera, B.A.S.S. member from Scranton, Penn., helped people of all ages try their hand at the sport.
Jose Rivera, B.A.S.S. member from Scranton, Penn., helped people of all ages try their hand at the sport.
Volunteer Aaron Sarden and B.A.S.S. Event Director David Healy pose with one of the kids who took home a rod and reel.
Volunteer Aaron Sarden and B.A.S.S. Event Director David Healy pose with one of the kids who took home a rod and reel.
Volunteer Ray Rios, Chester Township, N.J., sends a young participant back to mom and dad with a big smile.
Volunteer Ray Rios, Chester Township, N.J., sends a young participant back to mom and dad with a big smile.
Volunteer Devon Norwood-Kitson, Montclair, N.J., gives guidance while this young fellow’s father watches. Kids of all ages, cultural backgrounds and skill levels received guidance and instruction.
Volunteer Devon Norwood-Kitson, Montclair, N.J., gives guidance while this young fellow’s father watches. Kids of all ages, cultural backgrounds and skill levels received guidance and instruction.
The staff and volunteers included Jose Rivera, Antonio Gomez, David Healy (B.A.S.S.), David Fletcher, Devon Kitson-Woodson, Angie Thompson (B.A.S.S.), Briana Bohannon, Aaron Sarden, Marcia Darnell and Ray Rios.
The staff and volunteers included Jose Rivera, Antonio Gomez, David Healy (B.A.S.S.), David Fletcher, Devon Kitson-Woodson, Angie Thompson (B.A.S.S.), Briana Bohannon, Aaron Sarden, Marcia Darnell and Ray Rios.