Tight Lines Shore Fishing Academy comes to Amherstburg

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Tight Lines Shore Fishing Academy, in collaboration with the AMA Sportsman Club of Amherstburg, recently organized a free “Learn to Fish” course for kids coached by AMA committee member and Tight Lines Shore Fishing Academy founder Steve Johnston.

The program was held over several weeks at the AMA clubhouse, offering a hands-on, comprehensive introduction to shore fishing. 

Participants learned essential angling skills including how to use a rod and spinning reel, tie various knots, set up different fishing rigs, and properly bait their hooks.

The final session took place at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, thanks to the generous support of ERCA, which provided free park access to the kids and their families. Excitement filled the air as the young anglers caught a variety of species including bass, bowfin, carp, gar, catfish, and numerous bluegills.

The fishing session ran from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with all fish released back into the water in support of conservation efforts and the program’s “Catch & Release” motto.

Tight Lines Shore Fishing Academy comes to Amherstburg

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