Bass Pro Shops is holding its annual Gone Fishing Event June 9-10 and June 16-17, 2018, Admission is FREE.
This event includes FREE fishing seminars, a catch and release pond, a FREE certiificate for kids who catch their very first fish (while supplies last), a FREE kids’ craft (decorating a fish), a FREE Fishing 101 booklet (while supplies last), a FREE Gone Fishing sign for the first 100 kids who participate in the Catch and Release pond each day, and a FREE photo download.
Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Here’s the seminar schedule:
June 9
1 p.m.: Selecting the proper rod and reel setup
2 p.m.: Seasonal Strategies: how to find fish in every season
3 p.m.: How to Fish Jigs — the most versatile fishing lure
June 10
1 p.m.: Kayak Fishing: how to set up your kayak for fishing success
2 p.m.: Fishing Checklist: what you need to fish local waters
June 16
1 p.m.: Electronics: how to set up your boat for fishing success
2 p.m.: Take Kids Fishing: how, where, and what you need
June 17
1 p.m.: Selecting the proper rod and reel setup
2 p.m.: Seasonal Strategies: how to find fish in every season
There are Bass Pro Shops locations in Independence and in Olathe.