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National Fishing & Boating Week 2005 Highlights

Constitution Gardens Kids’ Fishing Event

Approximately 400 children from the greater D.C. Metro area were taught the basics of fishing at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall. Between the Foundations, ASA and Fred Hall staff, nine people participated in this annual event.

Anglers try their hand at catching a few fish and a little grass	NOAA got into the spirit of things with the “Sturgeon General’s” appearance
One well prepared angler concentrates on catching the big one at Constitution Gardens.	Mike Lum, Fred Hall & Associates, and Deanna Eastman, ASA, give instructions and tips to anxious anglers
	ASA, Fred Hall and Foundation staff who participated in the Constitution Gardens children’s fishing event. Top row from left: Ric Ice, Jesse Graytock, Anne Glick, Mike Lum, Mike Battistoni and Jeff Bloem. Front row from left: Johanna Laderman, Laura Jerome and Deanna Eastman.