- December 5, 2025
Fishing is cool! Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A keen fisherman with a mentor, learning how to cast a rod. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
120 fishing rods and reels ready for free distribution to the participants. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
120 fishing rods and reels ready for free distribution to the participants. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club Secretary Carol Carter and volunteer Martha Duncan register guests. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Participants wait for registration. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The knot-tying station. Patient mentors guided participants through each stage of the event. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Chuck Durkee teaches the knot-tying class. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Quartermaster Deborah McGriff and club volunteer Carol Keeler. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Jim Kelly at the Responsible Angler/First Aid station. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Participants learn about ecology and safety. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Questions were asked, and solutions provided. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club Captain Amy Krisanda educates young fishers about safety. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Mark Heffley, a table of fishing equipment and some keen attendees. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Lots to learn, for parents and their children. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The Flagler Sportfishing Club. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Jeff Murphy, FSC President Adam Morley (center) with Angler of the Year Mark Heffley and Elon Morley. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Chuck Durkee teaches the knot-tying class. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Targets to aim for at the casting station. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Maria Kelly demonstrates how to cast a net to harvest bait. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Maria and Chuck watch a participant cast a net. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
There is a lot going on at this event. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Fish! Photo by Danny Broadhurst
It takes coordination and concentration. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Harper Carey, 6, from Ireland, and her father, Brian, try their hand fishing from the pier at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Bait. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Free rods and reels lined up and waiting for new owners. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Morgan Ross, 3, and her mother, Elizabeth. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Lures and other fishing paraphernalia. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Hitting the target. Casting skills. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Harper Carey, 6, from Ireland, and her father, Brian, learn to cast a rod. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A club mentor and a participant with a good cast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
FSC Director Chuck Radloff monitors the event. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
FSC Volunteer Maria Kelly and her cast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
FSC Director Chuck Radloff demonstrates a cast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Now it's the participants' turn. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Good technique will bring good results. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The fishing pier at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
It was a beautiful morning out on the water at the fishing pier at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Anticipation of a hook up. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Casting a net requires some coordination. A club mentor shows how. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Chuck Cullen, the owner of Kona Ice. Keeping the population cool at this time of year is a full-time job. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Casting at targets. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Aurora Castine, 5, learns how to cast a bait net with club Director Chuck Radloff. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A good cast! Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Aurora Castine, 5, enjoying the event with her mom, Renee. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Ezeriah Gore, 13, from Illinois, catches a croaker. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Madeline Akorn, 5, with a croaker. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A mangrove snapper is recovered, to the delight of Brady Gerling, 12. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Club volunteer Frank serves hot dogs to participants. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
FSC volunteer Maria Kelly demonstrates how to cast a net to catch a photographer. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
A perfect cast. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
This fine young man caught a hot dog for lunch. Ethan Howsam, 2, and his father, Steven. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Marianne Manthey, Emma Lindeolsson, 15; Viviane Lindeolsson, Harper Carey, 6; Brian, Barbara and Henry Carey, 7; and Reider Manthey, 10. The Careys were visiting relatives and are from Ireland. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
The Peterson family enjoys lunch after the sessions. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Morgan Ross, 3, and her mother, Elizabeth. Photo by Danny Broadhurst
Many local kids caught their first-ever fish at a free fishing clinic July 30 at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast.
The event was hosted by Kids 4 Reel, a new brand created by the Flagler Sportfishing Club for junior anglers.
"To see the expression on young faces as they learn to tie fishing knots, put bait on hooks, throw a cast net and then catch their first fish is priceless," said Adam Morley, club president and charter captain. "It is truly a gift that will continue to give."
The club estimated that more than 100 junior anglers took part, and that total participants, including guardians and parents, exceeded 200. The event was supported by over 40 club member volunteers.
The junior anglers learned about fishing, fish habitat, safety, conservation and ethical practices at six learning stations:
Then they tried out their new skills on the fishing pier, and received a graduation gift: a free rod and reel from Fish Florida.
The Kids 4 Reel Junior Angler program also offers college scholarship opportunities and sponsors local school fishing programs and fishing tournament entries.
For information about Flagler Sportfishing Club memberships, email Quinn Bui at [email protected]. For information about the Kids 4 Reel Junior Angler program, email Jeff Murphy at [email protected].
