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Hello,

Barring any freak weather events, Trout Day 14 will be held May 3rd in Forestville State Park. Like in the past, updates and information will be provided as time passes.

If you have never attended and/or would like to help I encourage you to do so. The only cost is the park pass for parking with AM coffee rolls, lunch information/seminars,electrofishing and entertainment all provided.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

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  • 3 months later...

All,

Look for some of the following at this years Trout Day.

8:30AM Registration. Event starts prompt at 9:00AM 45 minutes from Rochester.

Lunch for registered attendees at 12:00PM

1. AM Coffee rolls juice (free)

2. Trout and Driftless area 101. Provided by SE MN fisheries Manager and expert Steve Klotz!!

3. Spin fishing basics, rigging, casting and stream time by Jim Wernimont and/or others.

4. Fly fishing basics, rigging, casting and stream time by Bob Johnston

5. DNR led Electro-fishing for trout. Get up close and personal with what swims in a clear/cold stream.

6. Stories and bird facts with Al Batt. Author, humorist, story teller and Bird expert, Al has become a big part of Trout Day over the years.

7. Lunch/Wiener Roast (free)

8. Door prizes like full day guided trip with Croixsippi Guide service, rods and reels, gift certificates, T-shirts.

9. Time out doors with friends and family.

10. Only at Trout Day both license and Trout stamp waived if registered at the event. * valid if fishing in the park and Catch and Release only.

Trout Day is a day to get people together, enjoying the out of doors in the Spring. Can learn a few things, meet folks, hike and get some fishing in.

Only cost is travel and Park pass.

If anyone would like to help, I can always use some help with on stream time, rigging both fly and spinning, directing traffic etc. Donations would be appreciated as well.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

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All,

Still looking for a few more volunteers for Trout Day. If you have any questions regarding involvement as a volunteer please feel free to call, text or send private. Great opportunity (and excuse) to get out, helping introduce others to the best past time SE MN has to offer!

More info on DNR events page.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

261-9816

[email protected]

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Here is a clearer Agenda:

Please note this event is held all most entirely out of doors. Please dress appropriately. Also, to ensure event runs smoothly and everyone is allowed time following the event for fishing, spending time with family enjoying the park etc please be prompt.

8:30AM Registration.

Coffee rolls and juice free. Must be registered for inclusion in Special fishing waiver, door prizes, event activities.

9:00AM

Streams 101 DNR Led

by Steve Klotz

9:30AM

Fly-fishing basics

Bob Johnston

Spin fishing basics

10:00AM

time for casting, rigging, fishing, hiking, birding, mushroom hunting etc.

12:00PM

Free Weiner roast

12:30PM Guest Speaker Al Batt

1:30PM

DNR Led electrofishing demonstration and Q and A

Steve Klotz and team

Immediately following demonstration, door prize drawings at pavilion.

There is always something for someone to do if your interested in helping others get in to the out of doors and fishing please get in touch!

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

Keep the rod

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All,

Forecast is calling for near 60 degrees and sunny on Saturday! We've had a lot of moisture, but the streams in the park and area should be good to go come Saturday.

Please arrive at the pavilion by 8:30 to register, eat a few rolls while enjoying some coffee and juice.

Everything is ready to go, looking forward to new faces and old.

If you have any question please refer to the park and the information on the DNR event's calendar for Saturday.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

PS. The orioles are back as of today!!!! Morels next!

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Update.

I did some poking around. I noticed most feeder to small in size creeks running strong but fairly clean. Those they flow into were a bit cloudier. In their banks but a couple days away from great.

I've had some calls/questions.

there are no age restrictions at Trout Day. Simply use good judgment when bringing small children. There are a couple moments that require patience(listening and observing presentations). If a child struggles holding a rod, casting a rod, stream fishing might be a couple years out.

Also, there is no limit to how many can register/attend Trout Day.

It is free. The only folk making you pay is the park for parking and they aren't doing anything for the event??lol

Weather is looking as good as it gets. See you there!

Jim W

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All,

I would like to thank those who helped this year with the event. It really made things run much smoother! Thank you all!

Also, it was good to see familiar faces and a few new ones!

Here's to Spring!

Jim W

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