Fish for the Future 2007
Posted on June 28th, 2007 by Rodney Hsu, webmaster

Flytying workshop is one of many exciting features at Fish for the Future 2007 (Photo: Rodney Hsu). |
We would like to welcome you to Fish for the Future 2007 from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday July 7th. The festival will once again take place at the No. 2 Road Pier (London's Landing) in Steveston (see map). This will be the fifth annual event and there are some exciting new additions that all can look forward to.
With the support of the BC Family Fishing Weekend and National Fishing Week, this is a community event hosted in Steveston. A variety of activities usually take place during the event. The event is free, kids who do not have a fishing rod can borrow one during the event. The whole purpose of the event is to promote family fishing, as well as bringing awareness of various environment issues to the general public. Last year's event was well attended, we estimated over 500 people.
Please note that parking is limited so it is best to car-pool or cycle to the event. Juvenile tidal fishing licenses will be available to those who are under the age of 16 and they are free. For adult tidal license, please visit Berry's Bait and Tackle. Limited amount of bait will also be supplied. Food is not available on site. The closest place is a cafe on No. 2 Road just north of the pier. Drinks (pop and water) will be available on site.
Exhibitors and Activities
This year's exhibitors will include:
- BC Hydro PowerSmart - "Turn it off!"
- Burns Bog Conservation Society - Bog and Game Booth
- Chilliwack/Vedder River Cleanup Coalition
- Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC - Mini Fishing Lessons
- Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society - Birds of Prey
- Seymour Salmonid Society - Salmon Education
Ongoing activities during the event will include:
- Arts and crafts
- Fish species station
- Fishing for Tidal Fraser River fish
- Fly tying workshops
- Flycasting clinics
- River fishing clinics
Volunteers!
We are still looking for volunteers, please send an email to info@fishingwithrod.com if interested.
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