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Download Word DocThe Kids’ Fishing Clinics Are Coming To the 27th Annual Suncoast Boat Show
The Outdoor Channel’s Capt. Don Dingman of “Hook the Future” To Host Hands-On, Interactive Fishing Seminars on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19
Sarasota, FL (April 2, 2009) --- Boys, girls and kids of all ages won’t want to miss this chance to learn tips on how to catch their first fish! All kids ages 4-16 can participate in the family-favorite Kids’ Fishing Clinics on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 exclusively at the 27th Annual Suncoast Boat Show, which arrives to Ken Thompson Park/City Island, April 17 – 19.
Captain Don Dingman Gets Kids Hooked On Fishing
The kids-only fishing clinics are an interactive way to teach kids the basics of fishing fun. Guided by Captain Don Dingman, host of TV’s “Hook The Future” kids fishing show, will provide hands-on activities that enhance fishing knowledge while providing boatloads of fishing fun. Hook the Future airs in the Sarasota area on Brighthouse Sports Network, CSS, WFN and online 24/7 at www.myoutdoortv.com
Don Dingman is an expert angler who lost his 22-year old son, Brian, in 2004. This inspired Don to produce this program to show other parents how important it is to spend quality time with their own children. By going out fishing three times a month with his own dad, Don learned how precious that parent/child connection is, and how the best way to teach a kid to do something, is to simply let him/her do it. Don says, “When you take kids fishing let them drive the boat, let ’em fight the fish...that’s how they learn. It’s about taking time for your kids, giving them more love and more of yourself.”
Seminar Topics and Schedules
In-water casting on the waterfront with a rod and reel is just one of many activity stations that make up the seminar. Other activities include selecting tackle and lures, tying knots, fishing safety, ethics, how to fight a fish and more.
Clinics are at 12 noon, and 2:00 p.m., and participation is limited. On-site registration starts at 10:00 a.m., with participants receiving free admission to the Boat Show and a gift pack (while supplies last) upon completion.
At the end of each seminar a kids-only raffle will be held with tons of great prizes each day, in addition to the giveaways that come with the clinic.
The Kids' Fishing Clinics are presented by Hook the Future, Show Management and Mote Marine Aquarium.
Admission to the Suncoast Boat Show is:
• Adults $ 8.00
• Children (ages 6 – 15) $ 5.00
• Children (under 6) FREE
Show hours are:
• Fri., April 17 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sat., April 18 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sun., April 19 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at the show box office during the show. Or avoid the lines and receive a $2 discount by purchasing your tickets in advance through E-ticketing. Just visit www.showmanagement.com, click on the Suncoast Boat Show link on the left, and then click on the “Buy Tickets” link box under the “Admission” section of the main page.
The 27th Annual Suncoast Boat Show is presented by Mercedes-Benz and managed and produced by Show Management. For more information, visit www.showmanagement.com or call Show Management direct after 4/14/09 941-388-4499 or the Show Management Main Office 800-940-7642.
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