Promoting the future of fishing to the future of fishing
X-Press Bait and Tackle in Gardner, Ks (next to the Shell
Station, off I-35 Highway and Gardner Road exit) hosted
the first clinic of the 2006.  A blistery February 18th
started off at 4 deg.  and felt as if it did not get any
warmer.   It was warm inside though, and kids showed
up to learn how to rig up their rod and reel, identify fish,
bait hooks, and how to be safe when out fishing.  
Instruction by Glen Johannsen, Bill Dodds, and John
Andrew gave the kids some knowledge, and Bill added
some hot dogs and sodas.  John kept the registration in
line and the drawing for prizes.
Fishing Clinics
Fishing Clinic
X-Press Bait and Tackle in Gardner, Ks
X-Press Bait and Tackle supports Cops n' Bobbers local
fishing events by supplying bait and ice.  They have a full
service tackle shop that carries everything you would
need for your trip and is convienty located next to Shell
Station so you can get your gas and snacks too.  It is
located on Gardner Road off I35 and is minutes away
from famed Hillsdale Lake.   
Fishing Clinics
Fishing Clinic
Johnson County Library - Edgerton, Ks.
Fishing Clinic are provided approximately once a year and
at various locations.  The events teach everything from
baits to casting.  We include such things as safety, hook
and landing fish, rigging up your rod and reel, and fish
identification to mention a few.   
Fishing Clinics are a fantastic
way to get kids involved in
outdoor fun.  We provide
basic fishing techniques,
however we can also teach
some advanced tactics.  Our
instruction is designed for
youth, but we also enjoy
having adults sit in with their
kids.  We try to end the day
with a trip to the lake, if it can
be arranged and weather
permits.  Contact us if your
interested in hosting a Clinic.
Larry Shoop taught how to tie on hooks and rig up bobbers to
an eager crowd at the Tie On station.
Deputy Leiker stayed busy with the Bait section of the
program.  He showed students what different baits to use.
Special guest instructor, Tony Adams, ran the rod and reel
station showing different rods and reels and how they work.
Deputy Carl Alvano kept them focused with his knowledge at  
the Fish ID station.