*Rod Restoration FRIDAY 12:30-2:30pm

Service Description

Teen Rod Restoration Jay Blanchard Park 2451 Dean Rd, Union Park, FL 32817 FRIDAYS 12:30pm - 2:30pm Ages 12-17 -This class if for the teen angler looking to learn how to repair/restore all things rods and reels. -Students will either bring the worst fishing pole they can find (think broken pole in corner of garage or one picked up at a garage sale) or Take Me Fishing will provide one. -Over 8 weeks, our rod and reel expert will help each student completely restore a pole. -Students will gain skills on how to maintain, repair, or upgrade their fishing pole set up. -Students will work on rod restoration for first 45 minutes of class and fish remaining portion of class. -Take Me Fishing will provide bait and lures weekly. -Loaner poles provided for students who may be fishing for the first time or do not own one. -Discussion of Florida Wildlife & Conservation topics discussed regularly. -Water and Outdoor Safety covered throughout 8 weeks. -Time spent in community with other teens who enjoy fishing! -Each teen will receive official "Take Me Fishing" long sleeve/hooded dry-fit shirt. PLEASE NOTE: Per American Red Cross water safety protocol, life preservers must be worn by teen participants if a parent/guardian states child does not know how to adequately swim or parent/guardian requests teen to do so during registration process. If teen is unable or unwilling to wear provided life preserver and does not know how to swim, a parent or guardian over the age of 18 must stay for the duration of the lesson. *Children 16 or over must have a Florida freshwater fishing license to participate and provide a copy on the first week to Take Me Fishing. If help is needed in obtaining a license, please reach out to Take Me Fishing for assistance. We are more than happy to help! **Attention Step Up for Students Parents. If you are planning to pay directly through the EMA Marketplace, please select "Manual Payment" when prompted to pay during registration and follow the directions to reserve the funds in your child's SUFS account. Please note, your child will not have a reserved spot until we see reserved funds in EMA. Thank you!