Angling
Fishing is a fun-lifetime-recreational pastime. Learn how to get started with the JrAHA staff and volunteers who provide basic and introductory angler education to youth and families. The curriculum used is Texas Parks & Wildlife Departments Volunteer Aquatic Education Program. All instructors are certified TPWD Volunteer Instructors or Area Chiefs. Equipment is provided for the training and outings.
The basic course consist of safety practices, knot tying, tackle rigging, baiting the hook, artificial lures, casting and handling of the fish, plus TPWD Rules & Regulations, fish species, habitats, ethical, environmental and conservation considerations and accesses to fishing locations. Typically the classroom portion of the course is approximately 4 hours. A “practical portion” of the course actually takes you fishing for approximately 4 hours for a freshwater venue and similar time for a saltwater venue.
The “in school” programs provide field trips for both fresh water and saltwater fishing outings at private venues that are typically very productive. Numerous HISD high schools and HPARD Recreation Centers have been a part of this program from 2008 through 2011. Those courses can be set up to span two to three weeks normal class room schedules.
Advanced training in fly-fishing, Bass fishing, and saltwater coastal fishing is available through clubs, hosted seminars and special events.
JrAHA also offers 3 day Summer Fishing Day Camps during June and July for parent and one or two children. See Summer Camp page and calendar for more details.