The enthusiasm youngsters display when they’re introduced to the world of fishing can be infectious. Doing something as enjoyable as catching your first perch, sunfish, or pike can be a memorable experience, and in many cases that moment can create an angling itch that will need to be scratched for a lifetime.
However, that itch can still persist well past the age at which many senior citizens have the ability to scratch it.
In northern Minnesota, Bemidji community puts seniors on fish
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