Lure Parts Online Fishing Lure Event

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On Thursday, April 4th, the youth of KGOC gathered at KGMS to assemble and paint their own custom lures. LurePartsOnline made this event possible. We started with a short PPT on fish in our area, predator/prey and coloration of food that fish eat. Then the students got a short primer on the types of baits that they could make. We were able to make spinnerbaits, jigs, crankbaits and topwater lures. The youth were busy painting and then putting screw eyes into the baits or split rings as well as props on some baits. We had over a dozen youth show up to do the event. Sgt. Spuchesi, cofounder of KGOC, Mr. Long, parent and our honorary leader/assistant, and Mrs. LaPaz helped the students. Kristy Fike, assistant leader of KGOC, also helped the youth. Judging by the way the youth worked and the chatter, I would hazard a guess that the youth had a lot of fun. Several asked to come see me the next day to build another lure if we had any extra. Mrs. LaPaz brought ice cream and served the youth that were taking a break while we were busy with the lures.
Sgt. Spuchesi and I want to thank Mr. Long who always helps us out and Mrs. LaPaz. A big thanks goes to the youth for following directions and doing a good job with their lures. Look for us to go fishing later this month. Tentatively we are looking at April 26th in the evening at a local pond. We will be having a contest to see who will catch the first fish on their lure that evening. A prize will be awarded for that fish!
LurePartsOnline.com was THE reason we were able to do this event. They donated all the supplies for the youth to make their own lures. This event has gotten better each year and the skill and quality of the lure making has improved too.
Last, this program is supported by the 2018 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. This program has supported our youth many times over the past few years. https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/shopdgif/virginia-wildlife-grant-program/
Rappahannock Spurs Chapter of the NWTF provided insuarance for our event. We are very grateful to them for always supporting our outreach!
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/shopdgif/virginia-wildlife-grant-program/