practice schedule 2024

Summer Fishing Practice - Practice Makes Perfect!

THURSDAY NIGHTS AT THE BEACH

Meet at Big Lake Every Thursday Night at 5:30 PM
Coaches will do small instruction, teach a lure, knot, tactic, etc.
Coaches will place/organize kids with boats.

Note: Depending on how many boats we have we try to get all kids in a boat. If we don't have enough boats for everyone (This typically does not happen) We split the on the water time/boat and do some practice and shore fishing.

TUESDAY NIGHTS - RANDOM LAKE/RIVER NIGHTS

Trucks leave at 5pm - Be On Time!
We will gather at the High School Parking Lot.
Coaches will organize rides , kids, and announce lake/river that night.
We will travel to a local lake and fish (Wright/Sherburne County)
Pick-Up at High School following. Typically 9:30 - 10:00pm depending on distance of lake and how they are biting!

WE NEED BOATS

Kids / Parents / Coaches are encouraged to bring a boat if you have one! Any boat!

We encourage everyone to come fish and learn with us on these local nights. These are no pressure, laid back fishing and fun nights. We need a multitude of experience and help to provide the opportunity to get our kids on the water. All of our coaching staff are here to help, but coaches are not "Guides". They are volunteers spending their valuable time and resources helping. At times, we may have openings in boats and parents are encouraged to fish with other coaches to learn.

To be a Coach / Boat Captain Sign up Here: SIGN ME UP

Thank You Coach!

As a High School team we are extremely fortunate to have volunteer coaches who help. These coaches are dedicated to our team and want to teach students everything from the basics to more advanced techniques of Bass Fishing. Coaches teach in the classroom and on the water. Once fishing opener comes we want to do our best to get as many kids fishing as we can. Thank you Coaches for volunteering! We could not do it without you!

OUT OF RESPECT FOR OUR COACHES:

Show up on time
Come prepared
Clean up after yourself
KIDS: Always look for opportunities to help the coach. ex. loading/unloading, cleaning up boat, cleaning weeds off trailer!
If you have to cancel do so with plenty of advance notification as possible
No sunflower seeds in boats
No Colored Drinks in boats
Stay off your cellphone!
Ask questions and be engaging

how can i be ready?

Learn

Practice Tying Knots

Practice Casting

Our team of coaches have added some videos to the bass team website that we feel are valuable. Grow your knowledge of fishing by watching these and other Youtube Videos. Make the best of your down time!

Practice Casting

Practice Tying Knots

Practice Casting

Each day, using some type of target (paper plates, coffee cups, ice cream buckets) set up a practice area and practice your casting. Everything from sidearm, overhand, backhand with your spin rods AND flipping, pitching, casting with your bait cast rod.

Practice Tying Knots

3 Knots

- Polymer Knot

- Fishermans/Rapala/Improved Clinch Knot

- Double Uni Knot or Alberto Knot - the Klimek Knot for tying braid to mono/fluro.

You should be quick and proficient at these 3.

on your mark, get set, fish!

What should I have with?

2 Rod/Reel Combos - 1 Baitcast / 1 Spinning

- Spooled full and correctly

- No large treble hook lures attached

- Snaps and Single Hooks are Ok

Back Pack with:

- Tackle Kit / Small Boxes

- Water/Water Bottle (No colored gatorades)

- Pliers/Hook Out

- Light Snack (No sunflower seeds)

- Sunscreen

- Ball Cap

- Sunglasses - Safety (Preferably Polarized)

- Life Jacket

- Rain Jacket

Check Out Biggtime Charlie's Facebook Video Here!

How to be prepared - Ideas and suggestions!

https://www.facebook.com/beckerhighschoolbass/videos/2620573198264575/