with the LGF program. “We’ve already sold most of
there’s typically no shortage of willing participants.
the boatside sponsor decals,” Jim says,” and have
We’re on course for an auspicious start, but
received over $10,000 toward the purchase of the
it’s only the beginning, and the voyage is far
pontoon boat. However, we still need to raise over
from complete. To help lay the foundation for
$30,000, and we hope to do that before fishing
continued
funding and future growth, the Brainerd Lakes Area
opener.
Ch Chapter of LGF will host an
“I believe the Brainerd
am ambitious,
lakes
community
fishing,
is
strongly
f fun kickoff event located
committed
at Mills Ford in Baxter
to
on April 17, featuring a
the
making Let’s
Fishing a
fundraising
and
Go
who’s who of celebrity
program
anglers and local angling
tremendous
authorities.
Admission
success, and we
to all events is FREE.
appreciate the trustt
Be sure to stop by to
people have alreadyy
festiv enjoy the festivities and learn the secrets
placed in us. A huge
thank
you
in
to catching more and bigger fish in our local area
advance to those of you who will support LGF in the
waters. And experience first-hand what Let’s Go
coming months. Your efforts will definitely make a
Fishing is all about. Once you do, chances are you’ll
difference in the lives of others.”
be hooked.
Obviously, putting together a program of this
If you’d like to schedule a FREE fishing trip
scope and caliber requires a dedicated commitment
for seniors in the Brainerd area, become an LGF
from a broad array of major sponsors, patrons
volunteer, sponsor or patron, or would simply like
and volunteers. And we’re pleased to say that
more information, contact:
the Brainerd Chapter of LGF already has already
Let’s Go Fishing Brainerd Lakes Area Chapter
garnered strong financial support from area
PO Box 257
businesses. However, live bait, boat and tow vehicle
Brainerd, MN 56401
gas, and refreshments don’t grow on trees, and tax-
218/251-6054
deductible contributions are not only welcome, but
For an overview of the Minnesota-based Let’s Go
integral to success.
Fishing program, a 501C3 non-profit organization, go
The larger the participation grows, the more
to www.lgfws.com, or to www.brainerdoutdoors.
volunteer boat captains, volunteers, training sessions
com and follow the link to Let’s Go Fishing, to view
and fishing equipment will be needed. In fact, once
a short on-the-water video of LGF volunteers and
the Brainerd Chapter pays off the remaining balance
seniors on a typical fishing excursion.
on the purchase of their initial pontoon, a second boat will likely be necessary to meet the local demand. Because once the words free and fishing trip work their way into the local consciousness, 8
first-of-its-kind
L e t ’ s
G o
F i s h i n g
I n
After 28 years as a magazine editor and TV angler at In-Fisherman, D A V E C S A N D A recently rejoined his old friends at Lindner Media, producers of Angling Edge Television, in Baxter.
B r a i n e r d !