05-10-2004, 02:18 PM
BOSTON, MA--The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's Angler Education Program (AEP) has teamed up with other agencies, municipalities, organizations and businesses to provide free fishing opportunities and loaner equipment for beginning anglers of all ages during the AEP's Family Fishing Festivals this year.
The programs will teach casting, knot tying and fish identification. The next festival will be held May 22 on Lake Cochituate, near Natick. Call Jim Legacy, (509) 792-7270, ext. 109, for more information. For a complete schedule, click on NAFC Links at: [url "http://www.fishingclub.com/"][#800080]www.fishingclub.com[/#800080][/url].
[ul] [li]May 15: Woburn, Massachusetts; Cub Scout Fishing Festival at Horn Pond; 9 a.m.-noon; (617) 495-4043.[/li][/ul] [ul] [li]May 22: Turner's Falls, Massachusetts; Great Falls Discovery Center Kid's Casting Program; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; (413) 863-3221.[/li][/ul] [ul] [li]May 22: Natick, Massachusetts; Lake Cochituate State Park Family Fishing Festival; 10 a.m.-noon; (508) 792-7270.[/li][/ul] [ul] [li]May 29: Taunton, Massachusetts; Watson's Pond Family Fishing Festival, Watson's Pond; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; (508) 821-1015.[/li][/ul] For more information, call: (508) 792-7270.
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