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.
Lodging: Camp Broadway, 8400 Eagle Mountain Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76135.
Cost: Adult Participants – $150; Youth Participants – $75; Volunteer Boat Owners – $0. All meals and lodging are included.
Age restrictions: Minimum age for participants is 7. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Liability waiver to be signed at check-in.
Activities: Check-in for the event will be Friday shortly after lunch. Once everyone is checked in, we will begin our briefings, meet your boat captains then depart for afternoon fishing. Friday evening will consist of dinner followed by our first devotional. Saturday morning will begin with breakfast, a short devotion then depart for fishing. Lunchtime will be at each groups’ discretion at one of the restaurants on the water and usually depends on how the fishing goes. Afternoon fishing is also at the discretion of each group…either way you will be able to fish as much as you want. Saturday evening will be filled with hanging out at Camp Broadway’s 48 acres including the main cabin, firepit, and hiking trails. We will depart for home Sunday morning by 9:00 am.
Giveaways: If you’d like to donate door prizes or fishing tackle, please contact Andrew Green.
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. Watch profanity.
- 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. If they choose to do so, please replace it
- 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.
Suggested tackle: Plan to fish 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.
Contact info: Andrew Green / 817-395-2233 / Andrew@Professionalkayakanglers.com
Schedule of events:
Friday:
1:00 PM Check-in
3:00 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
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 Guest Speaker / 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.
