Volunteers Needed for Wisconsin Tackle Loaner Sites
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Have a little time on your hands to help others learn to fish?
About half of the DNR’s 54 loaner sites are located at state parks and they need help maintaining the rods and reels used at fishing clinics. Loaner sites also are at DNR offices and partner organizations.
Site hosts would appreciate organizations or individuals adopting a loaner site and giving the gear periodic tune-ups.
This would make a service project for students, Scouts, fishing clubs or civic groups. It could be a one-time visit, or a group could establish a regular maintenance schedule with the site. Supplies are available to perform standard maintenance, including fixing tangled reels and spooling line.
The quantity of gear at loaner sites ranges from a handful of fishing rods to dozens, depending on the site. Spin casting combos (those with closed-face reels) are most common. However, some sites also have spinning gear (open bail), fly rods and ice fishing poles.
To get involved, contact a gear loan site to schedule a volunteer time.
Find a site near you on the DNR’s Tackle Loaner Web page.
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