Backyard Bass
For more than 15 years, schools, fishing clubs and families have been using the Backyard Bass from Ironwood Pacific Outdoors to help youngsters learn to cast. Each Backyard Bass set comes with colorful plastic fish and casting plugs. Simply place the fish on the ground, step back and let the kids cast. The goal is to snag one of the fish and reel it in—just like real fishing! Ideal for children age six and up, the Backyard Bass can be used indoors or outdoors to develop casting and fishing skills.
Working in partnership with the Future Fisherman Foundation, Ironwood Pacific has released a new Backyard Bass Starter Set. Although available to anyone, this set was designed specifically to meet the needs of angler educators working with smaller programs and events. With 16 fish in various colors and 20 casting plugs, it is perfect for up to eight participants at a time. At $49.00 (more than $10 off the suggested retail price), the kit is well within the reach of most budgets. And a portion of the proceeds from each sale of this product will help support important Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) programs such as Hooked On Fishing—Not On Drugs and Physh Ed.
To purchase Backyard Bass Starter Sets or join the Backyard Bass on-line community of youth fishing educators, visit www.BackyardBass.com.
KidsFishingJournal.com
Russell Harraman, author of the “My Fishing Adventures” kid’s fishing journal, also is partnering with F3 to raise funds for youth fishing programs. Harraman’s large-format, spiral-bound book makes a wonderful gift for kids. This attractively illustrated photo-journal let's children learn the ABCs of fishing while preserving precious memories.
Each of the four sections has space to add photos and write down details of a fishing trip. It’s practical and fun, and makes a great Christmas gift! You’ll receive a $2.00 discount per book when checking out with the shopping cart on Harraman’s website, www.kidsfishingjournal.com.
When ordering one book ($2 discount), enter “FFF” under the coupon section. For two books ($4 discount), enter GGG. For three books ($6 discount), enter HHH. This discount is limitless. To order larger quantities, email Harraman at kidsfishingjournal@gmail.com for pricing. Harraman will donate $1 from the sale of each book to support Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs, Physh Ed and other F3 programs.
O’Neill’s Outside
Outdoors enthusiasts who become members of “O’Neill’s Outdoor Legion,” a unique, new club started by radio/television host O’Neill Williams of O’Neill Outside, also help support F3. O’Neill Outdoors will donate $1 to F3 for each membership sold, and another $1 to the Wounded Warriors Fund. The membership is only $37.95 and comes with free items and coupons worth more than $50. New members receive a hat, cookbook, discount coupons, fish/game forecaster, video downloads and much more. For complete details, visit www.oneillshuntingandfishingsecrets.com, watch the video and click on O’Neill’s Outdoor Legion.
Plano Molding
When you buy one of Plano’s 5000 Series “Take Me Fishing” Tackle Boxes, Plano will donate a portion of the proceeds to support the youth fishing programs of the Future Fisherman Foundation. This tackle box gives youngsters a perfect way to start fishing. Features include rugged all-weather construction, a full-size lift-out tray and an excellent assortment of tackle to help any beginner find his or her way. "Take Me Fishing" is supported by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. For info on Plano's 5000 Series "Take Me Fishing" Tackle Box, visit www.planomolding.com.
POOR BOY'S Lure Dye
Poor Boy’s Lure Dye is non-scented and odor disappears when dry. Use it to dye worm tails, craw claws, hoola skirts or even whole baits to get just the right color. The dye comes in six hot fish-catching colors: watermelon, green pumpkin, black, red, orange and chartreuse. Each time you purchase a bottle, Poor Boy’s Lures will make a donation to support the youth education programs of the Future Fisherman Foundation. For more information on the dye, or to order on-line with a credit card or PayPal, visit www.lurecraft.com. For telephone orders, call 800-925-9088.
PRADCO Fishing
Our friends at PRADCO Fishing are offering an Internet special on a three-pack of fishing lures sure to be a hit with any sportfishing enthusiast. Included are the ½-ounce Booyah A-Jig Alton Jones used to win the 2008 Bassmaster Classic, the Bomber Model 4A crankbait Terry Butcher used to win the 2008 Bassmaster Open, Southern Division, and the XCalibur Zell Pop topwater plug Chad Griffin used to win the 2009 BASS Elite event at Lake Oneida. The price for all three is just $9.99 plus shipping. The Zell Pop alone has a retail price of more than $10! In fact, if you purchased these three lures separately, you’d pay more than $20. Best of all, $1 from each order goes to benefit the Future Fisherman Foundation. Place your order at www.lurenet.com.
