Homeschool Fishing Program

Join us in this 4 week fishing program! Students will learn how to carve their own fishing handlines, tie their own nets, carve worm grunters, and we will have plenty of time to fish! All ages below 16 welcome (people 14 and under do not need a Massachusetts fishing license). Class will cover a lot of non-traditional ways to fish, mostly involving the fishing handline. The last class, students can bring their rods if they would like to use them! Tim Swanson, lead instructor and founder of OEWS will be teaching this class. If the opportunity allows, students will have the chance to learn how to process a fish to prepare for cooking.

SKILLS COVERED:

• Knife Skills and Fishing Handlines
• Worm Grunters and Knots
• Net Making
• Fishing
• Fish Fileting
• Reading Water to Find Fish
• Lure, Bait, and Fly Selection
• Fish Identification

REQUIRED GEAR:

• Fixed Blade Knife (also available to purchase at the beginning of program)
• Water and Snacks
• Appropriate Clothing for Weather, Bugs, and To Get Wet (standing in river)
• Fishing Card (optional, but a fun addition)
• Fishing Rod, Lures, Hooks, and Line (for final fishing day)

SCHEDULE:

1. April 7th 10-1
2. April 14th 10-1
3. April 21st 10-1
4. April 28th 10-1 (Fishing Day)

Completion of this class earns students a certificate and patch! The Alula Feather patches from OEWS represent progress towards the Alula Certification. After completing 4 programs, students can qualify for the Alula Certification by completing a survival test.

It is preferred by the instructor that parents stay for the duration of each class. Younger siblings who may be too young to be a student in class are welcome to tag along. Ticket sales only apply to students who are participating in the class.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

12 Dudley Rd, 12 Dudley Road, Townsend, United States