Fleury9816 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Once again the Northern New York Bassmasters Federated & Club Team will be hosting a casting kids competition at the Ogdensburg Golden Dome during the Ogdensburg Expo, March 2008. I wrote last year and got one donation from the board, which is better than none! This will be the second year we are embarking on this successful event. Last year we held one of the largest casting kids contests at the Expo running over 300 kids through the competition and sending the winners to the NY State competition, which two of our local kids actually won and went on to the Nationals in Florida! (link below) We were able to collect donations from local tackle shops at Black Lake and the Ogdensburg community, and hand out tackle to each and every child who went through our program. Many children actually left with fishing poles we were able to collect from Shakespeare and the local Walrmart store. We feel its a great way to get the kids involved and exposed to fishing and conservation of our waters, and give them some supplies that many of them would not be able to afford. As we start even earlier this year getting prepared, I am once again asking that if anyone would like to donate any of their extra soft plastic baits so we can use them in the grab bags for the kids it would be greatly appreciated. I usually make a bunch up myself to donate and anyone who has tried anything like this before knows how hard it is to get donations, as our club members spend months attempting to get help from every company in the book and very few respond back with any type of help. If you are interested you can send ANY TYPE of fishing supplies to us at: NNYBM CLUB Brad Paradis 300 Main Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 If you have any questions or need to contact me you can send me a PM or email me at paradisbrad@hotmail.com Make sure to accompany any donations with a name and web address if you have one, I would be happy to post your businesses information as a sponsor for this event on our club site. Thanks in advance Brad Paradis Club Secretary http://northernnybassmastersclub.freehomepage.com/ Two of our kids we ran through last year won at the states and competed at the National Semifinals in Florida! Two kids from the same community! http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/youth/news/story?page=bass_CK_semis_10_29_07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Count me in for a flat rate box full of assorted plastics. Please remind me 3 weeks prior as I tend to forget. richard@152ndstreetbaits.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sounds great will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I am in also Brad. I did the casting for kids event in GA a few years back and experimented with making some new colors. Many are still on my list today!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sounds great guys. Appreciate any support. I will post on here when we have our meeting scheduled to start bagging donations so I can let anyone know when would be the best time to send anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnRandy Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Add some baits from me also. Always happy to help. When do you need them by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I am just getting started but will be happy to send at leas a few bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Alright folks, We are getting things ready for the casting kids for the Ogdensburg Expo. As I stated above we are asking for donations for any kind or quantity. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The kids absolutely loved it last year and being able to give them tackle to leave with was a great experience. A few people wanted me to let them know when we needed them. We will be meeting several times this month preparing for the event which is held March 28th - 30th. If anyone is willing send to: NNYBMII Club Brad Paradis 300 Main St. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Also, please include any of your personal web sites addresses, as I will link them to our clubs website as a sponsor. Thank you, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I will send some out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'll send some soon. Sounds like a worthy event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 We have a new bass bait that we are currently mass producing and since you are a TU member, we would like to commit to 150 packs just let us know when you need them by. Thanks for keeping them off the streets and on the water. Mike & Angie Greene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Everyone, I appreciate the responses and the support. The event is just 3 weeks away so send anything as soon as possible so we can get them bagged. *Also, our club just received an award for supporting Youth Fishing from the NY State Bass Federation, our club director Jim Moore, can be seen in NY States Federation Nation magazine this month for last years casting kids event. Thanks everyone for being apart of it. I will be sure to get everyones info up on our website as soon as I receive anything! THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 We have a new bass bait that we are currently mass producing and since you are a TU member, we would like to commit to 150 packs just let us know when you need them by. Thanks for keeping them off the streets and on the water. Mike & Angie Greene ASAP. Event is in three weeks. Thank you so much for the support NNYBII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Special thanks to Davis Hand Poured Baits. Just got your stuff in Shane. Thank you, the club and kids will appreciate it. I also put you up on the club website as a sponsor. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Your more than welcome! I hope every one has fun and enjoy's the baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Packages will be mailed out tomorrow 03/10/08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just printed the postage for mine as well! Thanks for your interest as well as your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Mine is going out at lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Carolina Mike & 152nd St. Baits Thank you so much! Just got your stuff in today guys. Can't thank you enough. Your websites have both been added to our clubs main site as casting kids sponsors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We're just thankful we were able to help. Keep us in mind for next year. Your friend, Mike Greene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 We're just thankful we were able to help. Keep us in mind for next year. Your friend, Mike Greene I will for sure thank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Brian Horlings - Bucketmouth Lures Just got your donation in today Brian. Thank you!!! You've also been added to the club website for a casting kid sponsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 We have a meeting this Sat. and we will start to get our lure bags ready for the kids. All of you guys have helped us out a ton and the NNYBM Club really appreciates it. We can't thank you enough. Once the event is completed later this month I will be sure to get some pictures up of the kids in competition and being given their fishing supplies. Thanks! -Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I appreciate your efforts, Brad. I know these events are very demanding and time consuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Would also like to thank Randy Burton, from Hawg Pours Just got the donation in today Randy. We bag everything this week for next weekend. Your baits are much appreciated. THANKS! (You are added on our club site for sponsorship) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
