Fishing for the fun of it… fishing for a lifetime

By: Mike Pehanich

Take a kid fishing!

It’s one of my favorite themes, one that I’ve returned to often over the years.

Father’s Day weekend, I coordinated the annual Countryside Lake Kids Fishing Derby for the residents of Countryside Lake in Mundelein, Illinois, with the charming Rosemary Aitken and aremarkable crew of volunteers, all committed to putting smiles on kids’ faces with hook and line and loving attention, seasoned with a light sprinkling of angler education.

I will touch again on the principles of bringing new anglers into the fold in coming months, but, for the moment, allow yourself to bask in the joy of youngsters experiencing the wonders of the catch in this video. (My advice: watch it on a computer screen for maximum viewing pleasure.) The kids are something to behold!

My deepest thanks to Mark Weber, Forrest Fay, Cheryl Smith (St. Croix Rods), Hall of Fame Angler Don Dubin, Mike Albano, Ken Kopka, and Munenori Kajiwara of Japan Import Tackle and the other generous folks who helped to make this event so marvelous. Above all, our collective thanks to Brad Richardson for his work behind the camera and in the editing room.

Check out Brad Richardson’s Get N Bit Productions You Tube channel to enjoy more of his work. You can contact him via email Getnbitproductions@gmail.com or phone (815) 276-6109‬ if you’re interested in his video services.

About Mike Pehanich:

Mike Pehanich is a professional writer, photographer, and videographer for BASS publications: Bassmaster, Bass Times, Fishing Tackle Retailer, Cabela’s Outdoor Journal, Wired2Fish, and Fishhound. He is an industry expert in the sport and business of fishing, outdoor travel, conservation, and fisheries management. Mike is also the founder and owner of Small Waters Outdoors and Mike Pehanich’s Small Waters Fishing.