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Title: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on July 19, 2007, 06:19:15 PM
When - Aug 4th
Where - Cass Lake

Anyone who knows me knows that I always give back to the sport of fishing in any way I can. A few years ago I decided to make it my goal in life to introduce as many children as I could to the sport of fishing. I purposely sought out an organization that deals with underprivileged children. That is when I found the organization Crossroads for Youth. Crossroads for youth is a non-profit organization that deals with underprivileged and troubled teens. I spent many months talking to them and getting to know their organization before deciding that it was the exact group of kids I was looking for.

My goal is to use my fishing connections to introduce as many kids to fishing as I can and give those kids the tools they need to go fishing. I want to make sure each child takes home a rod, reel, tackle and tackle box, along with the knowledge on how to use it. I decided to get my fishing friends and sponsors involved. They all stepped up big time and Fish-n-Friends was born.

We had a great time this past year at the 2nd annual event organized by Anthony Adams and sponsored by Gander Mountain, Xtreme Bass Tackle, American Bass Anglers, K&E Stopper Lures, Gerry Gostenik, Fish Hedz, Red Dragon Tackle, Minnows & More, & KD Outdoors. We had a little more than 20 boats and took ~ More than 50 kids out fishing - some who had never fished before.

One of last year's participants had this to say about the event, "If you guys want to get involved in something 'real', this event is it.

The kids at the crossroads youth center were great last year. And the reward of seeing the excitement and anticipation on there faces will leave you with a buzz all day.

Fish-n-Friends is an all-volunteer group of Michigan bass anglers who care about the future of our youth. We believe a love of fishing and the outdoors can lead to more enjoyment of life and set positive examples for tomorrow?s youth.



If you would like to help us make this event a success, please contact



Anthony Adams

914 N State Rd

Davison Mi 48423

586-202-3594
aadams@americanbassanglers.com
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on July 19, 2007, 06:20:42 PM
I need help this year with boaters and Sponsors if you know of anyone who would be interested please let me know.

This Year Sponsors so far include....

Gander Mtn - Donated a 502 C iGPS to our Raffle
Gerry Gostenik - Donated a Guided Trip to our raffle
Jon Bondy - Donated a Guided trip to our raffle
Musky Bob - Donated a guided trip to our raffle
Terry - With Lunch Money Lures
Extreme Bass Tackle is coming back.
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: cameraguy on July 20, 2007, 08:46:33 AM
This is really an outstanding, worthwhile event and would urge everybody to participate.  It's a great opportunity to let these young people experience something positive and fun.  I was there with my boat last year and had a great time. 
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on July 20, 2007, 10:19:58 AM
If you cant participate and would like to help you can stop buy Gander Mtn - Flint today July 20th and Sat.  Jaye will be there selling $5.00 raffle tickets and on the back of those raffle tickets is a 10$ off coupon at Gander Mtn. All proceeds go to buying the kids rod, reels, tackle, t-shirts, hats etc ...
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Duke on July 20, 2007, 12:04:41 PM
For those of us who would like to help/participate but live hours away, what can we do?
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on July 20, 2007, 12:27:00 PM
Duke,

If your to far to come to the event and help you could always buy some of our raffle tickets. $5.00 each ... All proceeds go to this event.

If you would like to purchase Raffle tickets contact Jaye at jayes@charter.net   she is in charge of raffle tickets.

The top prizes in our raffle are ...

Gander Mtn - Donated a 502 C iGPS to our Raffle
Gerry Gostenik - Donated a Guided Trip to our raffle
Jon Bondy - Donated a Guided trip to our raffle
Musky Bob - Donated a guided trip to our raffle

Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Duke on July 22, 2007, 10:42:40 PM
Where exactly is the event?
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: djkimmel on July 24, 2007, 12:31:22 PM
Cass Lake - Dodge #4 State Park south side of Pontiac Michigan in Oakland County. We'll be at the boat ramp in the state park.

4250 Parkway Dr off of Cass Elizabeth Road.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=4250%20Parkway&city=Waterford&state=MI&zipcode=48328%2d4365&country=US&geodiff=1 (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=4250%20Parkway&city=Waterford&state=MI&zipcode=48328%2d4365&country=US&geodiff=1)
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: djkimmel on July 24, 2007, 12:41:40 PM
Attention Boaters: Be at Dodge #4 State Park around 7 AM. We want everyone in the water by 7:30 AM so when the kids get there before 8  AM we can do boat assignments and get fish close to 8 AM.

We start fishing when the park opens at 8 AM. Fish for about 4 hours ~12 noon.

Then we will have food and prizes for everyone in awards for the kids, and raffle prizes for the adults that buy tickets.

Please plan on being there that day. We need around 30 boats again and have lost 3 that we normally have already.
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: csfishslayer on July 24, 2007, 01:52:41 PM
dan count me in .   Anthony Let me know if you want me to get worm like i did last year .
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Slipkey on July 24, 2007, 03:27:20 PM
Anthony,
See my reply on your other post here (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=1761.msg21079#msg21079).  PM me and let me know what works out best for you.

-Jon Clausen
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: ABA_Jaye on July 27, 2007, 12:27:37 AM
Jon,

I PM'ed you

**Jaye
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: ABA_Jaye on July 27, 2007, 12:30:03 AM
Quote from: csfishslayer on July 24, 2007, 01:52:41 PM
dan count me in .   Anthony Let me know if you want me to get worm like i did last year .

Chris,

Yes bring worms again. I will let you know the exact count by Monday.

**Jaye
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: WayneC on July 28, 2007, 12:04:22 PM
Could you tell us about the format of the event?

One or two kids to a boat with the boater?
Is there a weigh-in?
Is it only bass or multi-species?
Will they be using the boater tackle (which is fine), or are there rods being given to them at the event?
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: WayneC on July 28, 2007, 12:06:38 PM
Never mind...I found it on the other posting but it would probably be good to add that to this thread too.  Thanks...Wayne
Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on July 28, 2007, 07:19:24 PM
Wayne,

Through the help of sponsors we make sure every kid has a rod, reel and tackle. We provide the life jackets as well. Are goal is to provide at least one boat for every 2 kids. We ask that the boaters help the kids. There will be staff members from cross roads for youth helping out as well. The boaters do not have to provide tackle but some do and I encourage it....

Right now we have 18 boats and 45 kids confirmed (50 were invited) so 5 more may come.

I have enough rod & reels for 40 kids to take home...

Here is what I need .....

I always need tackle for the kids and I have had a few sponsors say they would donate tackle ..

Here is what I have so far in terms of tackle...

Lunch Money lures is donating 45 lure packs.
K&E has donated 25 Bass Stoppers, and 35 crappie rigs baits.
Me & Jaye donated 50 packages of Strike King Triple X Baits out of our private stash. I am also donating prizes for the boaters to take home.
Xtreme Bass Tackle is also donating tackle and prizes.
Minnows & More is donating the live worms
American Bass Anglers is donating some tackle as well.

I am in need of about 10 more rod and reel combos.
I need about 20 more life jackets.
I need tackle boxes, hooks, bobbers and sinkers.
I need hats for the kids to wear. (I am hoping Gander Mtn will donate)

The raffle has some cool prizes donated and I am hoping that I can raise enough funds to pay for the Pavilion, hot dogs, hamburgers, food, drinks, kids awards, t-shirts, and whatever else maybe needed.

Save Face donated a white mask and Bill McElroy is going to custom paint it.

There are more sponsors coming on board as we speak and I hope I did not miss anyone ...







Title: Re: Fish-n-Friends ----- I need your help to make this a sucess
Post by: Anthony Adams on August 02, 2007, 10:51:33 AM
For those of you who need directions here is the address.

Dodge #4 State Park, 4250 Parkway Drive , Waterford, MI, 48328,

I hope to see you there at 7:00 am