National Fishing Week
It's National Fishing Week in Canada! Running from July 7th to the 15th, this week is to encourage more Canadians to experience recreational fishing. In Ontario, you don't even need a licence to fish this week; check the National Fishing Week website for information on licence-free days in your province. National Fishing Week is a coast-to-coast-to coast awareness program that has been declared Canada's week to explore the magic lure of fresh and saltwater sport fishing. Parents, youngsters and wanna-be anglers everywhere, are invited to experience Canada's amazing outdoors. With over one million lakes, rivers and streams, plus three oceans, Canada can justly boast the greatest array of fishing adventures anywhere on the planet!
There are many ways to make fishing a Canadian-made experience this week but the number one concern, I think, is safety. If your children are trying out fishing for the first time this week, and any time they are close to a body of water, please make sure that they are wearing a life jacket! Check out the Nimbus children life vest from Buy Canadian First member Salus Marine. The only child’s vest that offers Ensolite® soft foam and round edge design for exceptional comfort, it also has an elasticized back for a proper fit.
Keep everyone safe in the water with a stable and trust worthy boat or canoe, such as the "Escape" Model from Buy Canadian First member, Clipper Canoes. The "Escape" is designed with a shallow arch hull, is stiffened with cross ribs in the fiberglass layup and a vacuum-bagged foam core in the Kevlar® layup. Both provide stiff hulls that help maximize performance and maneuverability. The comfortable seats allow paddlers to sit instead of kneel which is great for all members of the family.
What's fishing without lures? Buy Canadian First member, Lucky Strike, offers a wide range of lures. All their lures are made with the same workmanship and quality as when the company started seventy-five years ago.
What a great week to get out there and introduce the next generation to fishing, enjoy our country's beauty and maybe even come home with dinner! We've enjoyed many fishing trips while camping and at the cottage. Fishing is a fantastic way to spend time with the family.
Are you going fishing this week?
Images courtesy of Buy Canadian First members Lucky Strike, Clipper Canoes, Salus Marine and Stacey Kazmir's personal picture.
