Winnebago County 4-H is offering a bass fishing SPIN (Special Interest) Club program June 6-10, 2022 focused on attracting Jr. High level youth to the sport of fishing with a specific focus on largemouth bass. This program is offered to youth ages 11-14 with previous fishing experience. The intention of these lessons is to advance the interest, or spark, of fishing passions to a higher level. There are six lessons designed to be visual and hands-on and will be taught at Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center at 13735 Cook Rd, Pecatonica.  The lessons focus on aquatic ecosystems; fish biology; and include STEM activities relating to fishing gear. Youth enrolled in the 4-H Sportsfishing and/or Bass Fishing SPIN clubs will be eligible for special opportunities and fishing contests at the state level for prizes and recognition of their mastery!

Participants do not have to be in 4-H to join.  Cost for 4-H members is $5 and non-members is $10.  Monday, June 6- Thursday, June 9, classes will be held at Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center at 13735 Cook Rd, Pecatonica from 11am-noon.  Friday’s class will be 10am-noon at the River Building at the Torstenson property and participants should bring their fishing poles and gear on Friday.  Class size is limited to 15 participants.

Registration is now open through June 1, 2022 @ https://go.illinois.edu/bassfishing or by calling the Winnebago County Extension Office at 815-986-4357.   

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. 4-H programs are offered in every Illinois county by University of Illinois Extension. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 250,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming. 4-H is a community of seven million young people around the world learning leadership, citizenship, & life skills. For more information, contact University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County at 815-986-4357.