Fishing Resources

Hi, I’m Larry Dahlberg, lead fishing instructor for the School of Outdoor Sports.

Being outside, in the real world, is a big reward, all by itself. But we want you to learn the secrets to success, too, because it’s also rewarding to get what you’re after.

To catch something when you go fishing, there are skills you need to learn. Here they are, in simple language everyone can understand.

If you have questions as we go along, it’ll be easy to ask ‘em. Welcome to the real world, and the great sport of fishing!

Becoming an Angler (Overall Basics of Fishing)

(This is the first step, the overall essential basics, no matter what species of fish you're after, no matter if it's in freshwater or saltwater.)

The Lake Minnetonka Youth Fishing Association is partnered with the School of Outdoor Sports to provide it's video lessons as part of the education for both coaches and kids participating.  Each team and individual can earn an additional 40 points for the season by viewing the online video lessons at www.learnoutdoorsports.org.  Then email the school to earn your certificate of completion.  Email a copy of your certificate of completion to fishtonka@gmail.com 

 School of Outdoor Sports Learn to Fish Video Lessons

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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