by Vivianna Juarez
On the beautiful evening of July 25, students from Will Rogers Elementary summer camp, specifically the 4th and 5th graders, joined us on the pier for a memorable fishing experience.
The water was glistening as the students eagerly cast their lines. The students from Will Rogers had fantastic luck, with most kids catching at least one fish. The most common catches of the day were mackerel, sardines, jack smelt, and cabezon.
Community Kev, Marshall, and other volunteers taught the students how to clean their fish so they could take them home to their families. Despite the messy task, many students enjoyed descaling their catch and bleeding it out. They were excited to cook their fish and share the meal with their families.
As the day progressed, the students, who had started early at 1:15 p.m., began to tire. By 4:00 p.m., they stepped down to board their bus, leaving some fish for the rest of the public to catch.
Fourth-grader Sadie used the techniques taught by the team to prepare and clean her fish. For her first time fishing, she was a natural and hopes to bring her family soon to show them the Reel Guppy way.
Lucas, a third grader from Will Rogers Elementary, has been in the U.S. for about ten months and is starting to adapt to his new lifestyle, although he misses his old life in Chile. His time with Reel Guppy Outdoors brought back many fond memories of fishing in Chile. He was excited to tell his mom about his experience fishing in the United States for the first time.
