NTX – Eagle Mountain Lake – 3-Day Fishing Event

 “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 NKJV

Join us at Eagle Mountain Lake in Forth Worth, Texas for 3 days of fishing and fellowship.

Purpose:  This event is designed to build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.  We will have a guest speaker who will challenge us each day with a devotion.

Lodging:  Camp Broadway, 8400 Eagle Mountain Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76135.  https://broadwaybc.org/camp-broadway/

Cost: $150 for Adult/Youth Participants.  $0 for Volunteer Boat Owners. This cost includes meals and lodging.

Age restrictions: Minimum age for participants is 7+.  Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Fishing: We will be fishing for crappie, white bass, hybrid stripers, and largemouth bass.  Some boats, particularly those with kids, may pursue catfish.  Each fisherman should bring their own rod.  It’s recommended to put fresh line on reels if you haven’t done so in the last few months.  Best artificial lures for hybrids and white bass are jigging spoons and swim jigs. Best artificial lures for largemouth bass are spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics. For catfish, cut bait, shrimp, and stink baits can be used but will require terminal tackle such as barrel weights, swivels, and circle hooks. There are a few choices for bait and tackle around the lake, but suggest you shop in advance as much as possible.

Meals:  All meals included.

Giveaways: If you’d like to donate door prizes or fishing tackle, please contact Andrew Green or Kevin Seibold.

Rules:

Perfect people are not allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.

No alcohol is permitted on the grounds of Camp Broadway.

Please help keep the environment kid friendly.

Have a good time.

What to bring: 

– Valid Texas freshwater fishing license

– Everyone should bring their own fishing gear and tackle.  It is not expected of volunteer boat owners to lend out their gear or tackle.

– Cash for boat gas, ice, or any live bait you would like to use

– Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses (prepare for all weather conditions)

–  Bed roll/sleeping bag/blanket, pillow, towel, toiletries

–  Outdoor sitting chair

– Filet knife and ziploc bags – please plan to clean your own fish if you choose to retain any

– Cooler to bring fish home

–  A willing attitude and eagerness to help make it work and have a good time.  Remember, everyone there is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends.

Contact info: Please contact Andrew Green at Andrew@Professionalkayakanglers.com or Kevin Seibold at  KSEIBOLD@vitro.com with any questions.

Schedule of events:

Friday: 

     1:00 PM                   Check-in

     2:00 PM                    Welcome & depart for fishing

     7:30 PM                    Return from fishing

      8:30 PM                    Dinner

      9:00 PM                    Speaker

Saturday:

     6:00  AM                    Breakfast/devotion

     6:30 AM                     Depart for fishing

     Noon                         Lunch – Participants will eat at one of the restaurants on the water with their groups

    1:00 PM                    Guest Speaker – Mark Johnson

    3:00 PM                    Depart for fishing

     6:30 PM                    Return from fishing

     8:00 PM                     Dinner

     8:30 PM                     Breakout Sessions

Sunday:

     7:00 AM                     Grab and go breakfast

     9:00 AM                    Check out

Donations:  Donations are tax deductible!  Our events do not operate at a profit, so we are dependent on donations to fund the organization and maintain the low-cost nature of our events.  We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.  If you would like to be a part of the Blast & Cast mission, please contact us at info@blastandcast.org for more information.