11th Annual non-competitive NJ Teen Angler Event

[Mark B.]

The NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has teamed with National Teen Anglers a non-profit organization that establishes fishing clubs (salt and freshwater) in middle and high schools throughout the country. Teens can participate in tournaments held between chapters and states that culminate in a National tournament held in Florida or they can just fish for the fun of it.

The 11th Annual non-competitive NJ Teen Angler Event is planned for July 19, 2014 at the Pequest Hatchery Fishing Education Pond for anglers ages 12 – 20.

Rainbow trout in excess of 6 lbs. can be caught (please bring a cooler w/ice if you want to take your catch home) and prizes will be handed out to all. Free drinks & hot dogs will be provided for lunch.

A parent or guardian must accompany you, and you must be wearing sunglasses or other protective eyewear. Bring your own fishing equipment, or use ours. Barbless hooks only. Please bring worms for bait.


National Teen Anglers is a 501(c) 3 Not –for-Profit that offers No-Fee
ongoing long term Recreation and education To America’s middle and high
school teens.


See this link https://www.facebook.com/NationalTeenAnglers.TeenAnglers
to register for this event.

To donate items for this event, contact Robert Konya:
Konyakonehead@optonline.net

[Mark B.]

Great day,………………66 total Teen Anglers.

Not as many trout caught as in past years. The trout have become more wary due to the increased number of fishing classes during the week.

Pete Antoniewicz, Delaware River angler extraordinaire!,………& member of the Delaware River Fishermen's Association donated many lures, tackle, 2 tackle boxes & 2 Pocket Fishermen to the 2014 raffle.

Some of the older teens skipped the rod /reel combos, preferring instead to choose 4 lures as their prize. And, Pete was there to answer any of their lure related questions.

Quite a few prizes, including rods/reels, left over for next year’s event.

[Dave B.]

Definitely a great day! Many thanks to the good folks at Teen Anglers for all of their hard work an dedication in continuing to introduce our youngsters to the great sport of fishing in all of it's forms!

A big 'Thank You' should also go out to NJF&W at large and to you Mark in particular for your selfless donation of your time and energies to this great undertaking! My grand daughter had a wonderful time as did all the kids it seemed.

Hats off to all who help to make these events happen!