Sports Camp Visit From B.A.S.S Professional
Posted by Whitney on 19 Jul 2007 at 4:34 pm | Tagged as: Camp ASCCA Family, Campers, Fishing, Outdoor Education, Photos, Podcast, Summer, Therapeutic Recreation, Video, Volunteers | Printer/Text Reader Friendly Version: Print This Post
Our sports camp participants got the fishing bug Tuesday as they received a visit from fishing professional Greg Vinson. Greg took time off from his busy schedule to talk with the group about his full time job of fishing and to demonstrate different types of fishing equipment, bait and techniques.
…it was easy to see he has a great passion for his sport and willingness to share that passion with others…
Everyone initially met at the pool and pavilion area where Greg demonstrated casting techniques and how certain lures and bait attract different types of fish. Through his expert casts and knowledge it was easy to see he has a great passion for his sport and willingness to share that passion with others. Greg grew up on Lake Martin and now fishes out of Wetumpka .
Greg was brought to camp by fellow fisherman Jim Hardy, Jim is a past camp staff member as well as a past board member. Jim also brought with him William Davis of Davis Bait Company in Sylacauga. He makes many of the baits that Greg uses while on the tournament trail. Jim donated a rod and reel combination to all campers and Mr. Davis contributed all baits.
After the demonstrations everyone headed to the pond for some live action. A great time was had by all and we’ll be looking for Greg on TV as he fishes the F.L.W and B.A.S.S Tours and hopefully one day will be the ultimate for him, The Bassmaster Classic.
Thanks to Greg Vinson, Jim Hardy, and William Davis for the lessons and all of the fishing equipment, the campers are very excited about having their own rod, reel and bait to fish with at home!
Also, thanks to Tom for the story! Check out the video below to see interviews with Mr. Greg Vinson and Mr. Jim Hardy and to see footage of the kids fishing…you might even see someone catch a fish!
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