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Title: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 03, 2016, 06:12 PM
My name is Brian Henry and I am the biology teacher at Broadalbin-Perth High School. We are a small, rural district just a few miles from the Great Sacandaga Lake. I have recently started a fishing club at our school to offer our students an opportunity to enjoy the natural resources that exist in their “backyard”. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. We currently have 40 students (both males and females) ready to participate in this club. I anticipate many more kids will join once word gets out about the experiences the current members are enjoying.

However, we are not an affluent district or community and we often struggle to fund and equip clubs such as this one. It is the reality of the socio-economic status we face daily.  The reason for this message is to reach out to people like you to ask for support. My hope is that you will be willing to donate fishing equipment to our club so the kids can enjoy the sport we all covet.

Although we would be more than happy to receive any donations that you are willing to send us, I do want to let you know what I think are important items for our club. Some of our members do have their own gear, but a majority of them do not.


Ice fishing:

·         Tip ups and ice poles

·         ice fishing line and terminal tackle

·         Augers

·         Sleds to carry equipment on the ice

·         Bait buckets

·         Pop up shelters


Open water fishing:

·         A variety of poles and reels

·         Fishing line and terminal tackle

·         Tackle boxes and bags

·         A variety of lures and jigs

Again, these items are merely suggestions and we are more than willing to accept any items you are willing to donate. We would gladly take second hand items, gear that has just been collecting dust in your garage, or maybe tackle that you have personally made. I would be very happy to share photos and experiences with you of our kids using the equipment and gear that you donate.

We hope that you will consider donating to our program. Please know that all contributions you make will positively impact our students and give them a chance to enjoy the comradery and love for the outdoors that fishing brings.

All donations can be dropped off at:

Broadalbin-Perth High School
100 Bridge Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration and please feel free to contact me at (518) 954-2600 or [email protected] if you have any questions.


Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: Icicle1 on Feb 03, 2016, 06:16 PM
I can donate older unused working traps. Is shipping okay? 
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 03, 2016, 06:19 PM
Yes, shipping would be great.

you can ship to:

Broadalbin-Perth High School
Attn: Brian Henry
100 Bridge Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025

Thank you so much for your kindness! It is much appreciated by me and my students!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 04, 2016, 06:59 AM
I got two brand new boxes of ice fishing jigs I am willing to donate.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 04, 2016, 07:01 AM
Welcome to the site Brian and good luck with the fishing club..
Every school should have one....
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 04, 2016, 07:11 AM
Welcome to the site Brian and good luck with the fishing club..
Every school should have one....
x2
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 04, 2016, 07:14 AM
im going to send some things out next week. i will work on it this weekend. wished there was more of this up here where i live.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 04, 2016, 07:21 AM
Thank you very much for your support! I am looking forward to building great relationships with the fishing community on this site. Our school administrators enthusiastically endorsed our fishing club so I cant wait to get it going. The buzz around the school has been awesome!
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Post by: Gadway on Feb 04, 2016, 07:22 AM
Welcome Brian, I watch those high school bass fishing shows and I say how cool would that have been growing up. Finally someone trying to get these kids back to the outdoors!!!  I have some Bass pro, Cabelas, and Dicks gift cards that have some residual balances on them I will send to you. Put me on record if you need a volunteer to drive the kids around in the boat and get on the BP Payroll I am in. Ha Ha  I do not think the kids are allowed to drive the boat at the high school level. I am assuming all bass related items will be fine.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 04, 2016, 07:30 AM
Thanks Gadway! All items at this point are welcome. Our long term goal is to establish a competitive fishing team at the school. And yes we may have to take you up on your offer to volunteer! As of this morning we have almost 50 kids signed up to participate!!!!
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Feb 04, 2016, 08:17 AM
Welcome Brian,

Man what an opportunity. Its good to see you getting the kids interested in something outdoors related. If i ever get anything to give i definately will, until then you can get ahold of me for some volunteer work if needed. This is a very cool idea. I like it!
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Feb 04, 2016, 09:04 AM
What a great idea, kinda jealous that I didn't have a fish club when I was in school. It's wonderful to see you are getting kids away from the video games/computers and back in to the outdoors. I have a bunch of older tip ups that I no longer use that I can give you, may need new line on them. I also have a couple poles, reels, bait buckets and a few other accessories that are just gathering dust. I drive thru Broadalbin every so often, can I just drop them off at the school?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 04, 2016, 09:14 AM
And don't forget the summer site.. ;)
   http://www.myfishfinder.com/ (http://www.myfishfinder.com/)
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 04, 2016, 09:21 AM
Thank you Crappie Killr. Yes you can drop off any of your donations to the high school. I have already informed the secretaries that donations will be arriving via drop offs and via mail.

I will be sure to check out the summer site too. I will also inform the kids about these website so they can become active contributors.
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Post by: Rangerclay on Feb 04, 2016, 12:26 PM
I ran a youth fishing club for a number of years (10+).  You may want to align with a nation group for liability and 501c3 status.  I worked with this organization and they are super people to work with.  http://www.teenanglers.org

They are very generous with donations.

Tell them Joe sent you.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 04, 2016, 12:47 PM
Thanks for the tip Joe. I will be sure to look into it.
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Post by: Gadway on Feb 05, 2016, 09:37 AM
Brian,
Does your school have a small engine program? I have a older big dog 10 inch Strikemaster Mag2000 that no one can seem to keep running, I have updated to electric augers. Blades may need sharpening, but if you can get someone to get it running its all yours. You will have to problems pulling a pike through that mammoth hole. If so I will be in Amsterdam next week I can drop it off.. Probably just needs like a carb kit or something.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 05, 2016, 09:43 AM
I just mailed out 2 packages of icefishing jigs that I never opened to you guys.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 05, 2016, 10:06 AM
Thank you AdkRoy and Gadway!!!

Your help and generosity is much appreciated. We do not have a small engine program, but we have plenty of knowledgeable kids that would be happy to work on the auger. With the number of kids that could potentially join us for a day on the ice we will be drilling plenty of holes. Your auger would be a welcomed addition.

Thanks again and I hope everyone can spread the word for us. I will be posting photos of our trips and meetings once we get things rolling.
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Post by: bucketbass on Feb 05, 2016, 12:58 PM
I realize you are taking in anything available but just a question,what species are you targeting when ice fishing?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 05, 2016, 03:29 PM
We will be teaching the kids a variety of techniques from jigging to using tip ups. We will likely spend most of our time on Sacandaga because of its proximity so we will target pike, walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass. As we get settled and feel comfortable with the kids we hope to travel to other lakes to target specifically panfish, or lakers, etc. The sky is the limit. We just want to expose the kids to all disciplines. Thanks.
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Post by: BigT on Feb 05, 2016, 10:27 PM
I think this is a great program. I'll get a care package together for you and mail it out next week. Keep the kids fishin & keep them out of trouble. Thanks for your good work.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 06, 2016, 09:39 AM
Thanks you Big T!
Your support is appreciated!
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 07, 2016, 03:10 PM
Please follow our new high school fishing club on Twitter @BP_FishClub
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 07, 2016, 07:49 PM
A shoutout to @SteveCaporizzo for mentioning the BP Fish Club tonight on The News10 ABC newscast. How neat is that?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 07, 2016, 07:50 PM
A shoutout to @SteveCaporizzo for mentioning the BP Fish Club tonight on The News10 ABC newscast. How neat is that?

That's awesome!
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 07, 2016, 08:32 PM
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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 07, 2016, 08:42 PM
A few pics of the kids that fished today. We fished on the Great Sacandaga Lake and the kids caught 15 fish....1 pike, 1 walleye, and 13 smallies.
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Post by: fish4fun8 on Feb 07, 2016, 08:45 PM
A few pics of the kids that fished today. We fished on the Great Sacandaga Lake and the kids caught 15 fish....1 pike, 1 walleye, and 13 smallies.
sounds like a good day!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 08, 2016, 06:06 AM
Nice day to get the kids out.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: trapper2000 on Feb 08, 2016, 06:33 AM
What a great idea, kinda jealous that I didn't have a fish club when I was in school. It's wonderful to see you are getting kids away from the video games/computers and back in to the outdoors. I have a bunch of older tip ups that I no longer use that I can give you, may need new line on them. I also have a couple poles, reels, bait buckets and a few other accessories that are just gathering dust. I drive thru Broadalbin every so often, can I just drop them off at the school?

we  are  all on  computors  right now  =))
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 08, 2016, 03:53 PM
Hey adkRoy - received your package today! Thank you so much for your donation to our fish club. The jigs will definitely get some good use.

It is much appreciated!

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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 08, 2016, 05:55 PM
you are welcome.
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Feb 09, 2016, 08:09 AM
Great pictures, looks like the kids had fun. I never realized GSL had so many smallmouth, I always think of it as pike and walleye.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 09, 2016, 08:15 AM
Have you reached out to Jim's bait shop, Dave's bait and tackle, and Franks Gun shop to see if they would be willing to make donations since they are all local and near you.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 09, 2016, 11:15 AM
Typically we don't get into the smallies in the winter, but we do catch plenty in the spring time. It was a nice surprise. The kids caught a few nice ones.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 09, 2016, 11:21 AM
Funny you mention that adkRoy, I am headed to Franks tomorrow to see if they are interested in helping out. I am also going to stop by Runnings in Gloversville. I will also reach out to Jim's Bait shop and Dave's. Great idea! Thanks!
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 10, 2016, 09:25 PM
Thank you crappie killr for your donation. Awesome stuff!
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Post by: VDueslerIV on Feb 11, 2016, 07:05 AM
Make sure those kids first learn about ice fishing safety. Tons of videos showing how to check ice thickness, and what to do if you fall through. These are things people need to know.
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 11, 2016, 10:47 AM
Make sure those kids first learn about ice fishing safety. Tons of videos showing how to check ice thickness, and what to do if you fall through. These are things people need to know.
its the most important part of ice fishing for everyone involved.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 11, 2016, 03:33 PM
Yes, we have had a classroom session with some of the kids already. On the ice we showed them the gear we have available for emergency purposes. I even showed them a video of me jumping into a swimming pool this summer with my float suit on to demonstrate the technology that exists to ensure safety on the ice 😄
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 12, 2016, 12:12 PM
Hey BigT - Thank you so much for your generous care package! Lots of goodies in it for the kids. A few of them were in my class when the package arrived so I let them open it up. It was like watching my own kids on Christmas morning. They were so excited!

Thanks again! I'm so happy to see the support we are getting. You guys are great!!!
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Post by: BigT on Feb 12, 2016, 10:25 PM
That's great. As stated I have more for them when they start fishing open water. best wishes to your students & I hope they catch a lot of good memories
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 16, 2016, 07:38 AM
We took another group of kids out on GSL yesterday afternoon. Its a lot of fun to have the kids out there with us. Love the enthusiasm when a flag goes up! In all we caught 14 fish...1 big perch, 5 walleye, 8 smallies. One of the kids lost a really big eye at the hole.

I also want to acknowledge Frank's Gun Shop for their help in making sure the kids have what they need out on the ice! Yesterday, they donated bait, a bait bucket, new tip ups, and they are allowing us to use one of their augers. I can't thank John and his staff enough for their efforts. They truly see the value in getting these kids out on the water and learning the sport.

Please visit us on twitter @BP_FishClub to get the latest details and photos about our club. Thanks again.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 16, 2016, 09:16 AM
That's awesome! The kids sound like they are having a blast and Kudos to Franks Gun and Tackle for donating to your club! :clap: :thumbsup:
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 16, 2016, 10:38 AM
thats great . i sent you a small package out last week. should get it today or tommorrow not much but im sure ill be accumulating more soon.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 17, 2016, 08:14 AM
Thank you Fishy1. We are on winter vacation right now so we won't get your package until Monday. I'll be sure to let the kids open it up first thing in the morning.

We are also going to have a fish fry for all kids as sort of a "grand opening/welcoming" to the Fish Club when school is back in session.

Thanks again!
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 17, 2016, 10:00 AM
Thank you Fishy1. We are on winter vacation right now so we won't get your package until Monday. I'll be sure to let the kids open it up first thing in the morning.

We are also going to have a fish fry for all kids as sort of a "grand opening/welcoming" to the Fish Club when school is back in session.

Thanks again!
wow a fish fry. yum yum
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 22, 2016, 11:21 AM
Thanks Fishy1 and Webs820 for your donations to our club! We received them this morning. Kids were super excited. Your kindness is much appreciated!

I will post pictures from our fish fry later this week.

Cheers!
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 25, 2016, 06:41 PM
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We had our fish fry this afternoon. 40 kids showed up to participate. It was awesome! We couldn't fry the fish fast enough. Special thanks to Gadway and Crappiekillr for donating fish to our cause. We all had a blast.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 25, 2016, 06:50 PM
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Here is our official logo for our club. We had a few different ones, but this is the one the kids voted for.
I think it is a great choice!
What do you guys think of it?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 25, 2016, 07:51 PM
Sweet. I wish I was in school again.....
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Post by: fishy1 on Feb 25, 2016, 08:37 PM
like it . glad to see such a good turnout for the fish fry. just an awsome scene. hope this catches on everywhere in schools.
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Feb 25, 2016, 09:17 PM
Makes me happy to see kids getting into our sport. Glad I could help out. I'm anxious to see how this grows.
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Post by: Reel_Force on Feb 26, 2016, 06:17 AM
Funny you mention that adkRoy, I am headed to Franks tomorrow to see if they are interested in helping out. I am also going to stop by Runnings in Gloversville. I will also reach out to Jim's Bait shop and Dave's. Great idea! Thanks!

You also have Ross's bait shop close by.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 29, 2016, 07:18 PM
Awesome pictures.  The kids picked out a nice design.
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Post by: BigT on Feb 29, 2016, 10:28 PM
You should get some decals made up for sale. I would be proud to buy one and put it on my boat.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 01, 2016, 03:38 PM
Yes, we will be getting stickers and decals along with sweatshirts, hats, polos, etc. I will certainly let you know once we have them available. Thanks!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2016, 05:51 PM
Wish I had  you as a teacher some 40 something years ago..   ;D
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: BigT on Mar 01, 2016, 10:38 PM
Back then some of us were lucky enough to have grandfathers, fathers, uncles who were willing to teach us the fine art of fishing. It sure took a lot of patience & practice to get us to learn it the right way, but when things came together, and lessons were learned, there were smiles and congrats goin all around. I sure miss those days, but I hope to pass along some of the lessons I've learned, along with a few new tricks someday. The huge proud smile you get when a youngster hooks and lands their first fish is well worth it.......Just my 2 cents worth.      GOOD LUCK KIDS!!!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 02, 2016, 10:10 AM
Thanks guys!
I am just paying it forward. Lots of people helped to get me to where I am today so I am just returning the favor.  I am enjoying the process just as much as the kids   ;D
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 02, 2016, 10:13 AM
Hey Fishy1, we received your second package today! Thanks again! You are awesome.

 
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Mar 04, 2016, 06:19 PM
I see in today's Leader Herald that there is going to be an article about the club in Sunday's edition in the travel section.
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Post by: adkRoy on Mar 04, 2016, 06:23 PM
I see in today's Leader Herald that there is going to be an article about the club in Sunday's edition in the travel section.

That's awesome!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 04, 2016, 06:47 PM
Back then some of us were lucky enough to have grandfathers, fathers, uncles who were willing to teach us the fine art of fishing. It sure took a lot of patience & practice to get us to learn it the right way, but when things came together, and lessons were learned, there were smiles and congrats goin all around. I sure miss those days, but I hope to pass along some of the lessons I've learned, along with a few new tricks someday. The huge proud smile you get when a youngster hooks and lands their first fish is well worth it.......Just my 2 cents worth.      GOOD LUCK KIDS!!!


    You are so right..  Fishing with my gramps with a cane pole at the crick with  garden dug worms...
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Post by: tarmstrong24 on Mar 04, 2016, 07:22 PM
It may take some time, but I will gather up a mixed bag of stuff for you guys, great idea and I hope your program continues to flourish.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 06, 2016, 08:17 PM
Great article about the fishing club in the Leader Herald today. A special thanks to Rob Javarone for writing the piece. He spent the day with us out on the ice and fished with the kids.

The first few months of our club have been outstanding! Looking forward to getting the kids out on open water soon.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 06, 2016, 08:45 PM
On another note, I was able to get on Lake George today for the last time this season. Didn't take any kids because of safety concerns, but I did meet up with some friends including Gadway and Crappiekillr. We did extremely well with the perch bite and I was able to land this beauty on my jig rod. I got lucky! Great way to close out the ice fishing season!  ;D

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Post by: Gadway on Mar 07, 2016, 11:07 AM
It was nice fishing with you yesterday, amazing Salmon glad I was at the hole to watch him come up. The video was amazing and pretty quick thinking of Crappiekillr to drill a hole next to you and stick his arm down in the water to catch it all on the go pro. Ice did get pretty sketchy getting off though, didn't care for that last 20 foot of shoreline.
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Post by: fishy1 on Mar 07, 2016, 01:53 PM
wow great looking male salmon.
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Post by: ship of fools on Mar 07, 2016, 03:03 PM
On another note, I was able to get on Lake George today for the last time this season. Didn't take any kids because of safety concerns, but I did meet up with some friends including Gadway and Crappiekillr. We did extremely well with the perch bite and I was able to land this beauty on my jig rod. I got lucky! Great way to close out the ice fishing season!  ;D

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you're not kidding...  love the big kype

how long was that bad boy??
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 07, 2016, 06:30 PM
Thanks! The fish was 24 1/2 inches and 5 lbs. And yes that is a big hook jaw!

Check out the video we got on the GoPro. Crappiekillr took one for the team and put his hand underwater to get the footage.

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Post by: Iceman on Mar 21, 2016, 03:42 PM
I know we have spoken over the past few months and I have some ice fishing gear that I purchased for clients to use but I don't think I will be using them. Knowing you have gotten many donations, I don't want to load you up with gear you don't need. Let me know what you still need or would like and I'll go through it.

I have the old 4-H shanty that is insulated and is 6'X8' that we can put out and I'll give you a key to use while on the GSL. We can coordinate that next winter. Its got a cook stove in it for heat and its great when the wind picks up.

Give me a call - Allwater Guide Service 527-6175
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 22, 2016, 07:12 AM
Thanks Iceman! I'll be in touch!
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Post by: fishy1 on Mar 22, 2016, 03:59 PM
has the club made any plans on fishing open water soon or hitting trout streams when season opens.
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Mar 23, 2016, 10:09 AM
Yes! Once the weather gets a bit warmer we plan on bringing the kids on numerous outings. As well, we are going to help out CaptJJ and the Lake George Fishing Alliance with their salmon stocking efforts this spring. This will be our first official field trip. Should be a lot of fun and educational.
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Post by: fishy1 on Mar 24, 2016, 04:22 AM
Yes! Once the weather gets a bit warmer we plan on bringing the kids on numerous outings. As well, we are going to help out CaptJJ and the Lake George Fishing Alliance with their salmon stocking efforts this spring. This will be our first official field trip. Should be a lot of fun and educational.
okay thats great.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: fishy1 on Dec 17, 2016, 05:48 AM
brian are you still taking donations of fishing equipment for the b-p fishing club. i had a fisherman from down state that has some tip ups and other things he wants to donate.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 17, 2016, 07:06 PM
Hi fishy1,

Yes we are still taking donations!!! The kids are currently refurbishing some donated traps. They are having a blast. Many of them are learning how they work since they have never ice fished before. Looking forward to getting them involved.

I will post some photos from a few trips we took this summer. The club is really starting to take off!!

Thanks for your continued support
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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 17, 2016, 07:20 PM
awesome pics!!!!!!
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 17, 2016, 07:22 PM
The kids have really learned a lot in a short period of time.
Also,  I am extremely happy to announce that I have been contacted by a few other schools who have been inspired to start clubs of their own. We are hoping to get together with these clubs once they get going.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 17, 2016, 07:29 PM
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Post by: fishy1 on Dec 17, 2016, 08:14 PM
brian: thanks will relay the message to ed who has some stuff to donate. keep it up this is a great thing your doing its been needed for a long time. got to get kids involved . im impressed that you are taking your time to work with these kids.  @)
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 17, 2016, 09:15 PM
Thanks Fishy1!
My dad took me ice fishing when I was a kid and I had so much fun. I am just happy that I can provide the same opportunities to other kids. The administration has been extremely supportive and I am also getting a lot of help from another teacher at the school. I also want to mention that Frank's Gun Shop has gone out of their way to support our activities. They have been very generous and willing to help us in anyway they can.
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Post by: fishy1 on Dec 19, 2016, 02:01 PM
hi: do we send our goodies to you brian at the same address at the school? any hints what they need most?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 19, 2016, 09:11 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Chessieman today. He drove to the school and donated some great gear to the club. We had a wonderful conversation about getting the kids involved in fishing and we shared a few stories.
Thank you very much Chessieman!! Your kindness is much appreciated. We hope to see you out on the ice soon. 
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 19, 2016, 09:23 PM
Hey Fishy1...yes you can send donations to:

Brian Henry - BP FISH CLUB
Broadalbin-Perth High School
100 Bridge Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025

I would say that we need rod and reel combos and jigging gear the most. Although we are not in the position to refuse anything. We still have plenty of needs across the board.

THANK YOU!!!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: fishy1 on Dec 20, 2016, 01:54 PM
thanks brian . glad you got to meet chessieman.
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Post by: icefishinman88 on Dec 20, 2016, 05:44 PM
I think I met you on lake pleasant last year. Was it you that jigged up the nice trout? What a great thing for a school to start. Ill see what I can come up with
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Dec 20, 2016, 06:42 PM
That wasn't me, I believe that was my colleague who is helping with the fishing club. He was up there a few times. We are thinking of bringing a group of kids up there this season. We are trying to spread our wings a bit and get the kids on a few different bodies of water. We took them to Sacandaga and Caroga Lake last season. Hoping for Saratoga Lake and Lake George this season as well.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: bucketbass on Jan 06, 2017, 08:00 PM
Fishing club still on for 2017?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 15, 2017, 05:17 PM
Took a few kids out on Lake Pleasant today. We did really well with the perch. Iced about 75. A few slammers too! The kids got creative and took this photo with the fish we kept. Great day!
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Post by: adkRoy on Jan 15, 2017, 05:18 PM
That's awesome. Nice job.
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Jan 15, 2017, 05:50 PM
Wow, nice job. There are some nice ones mixed in there.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 15, 2017, 05:54 PM
Thanks!!
Kids had a blast.
The biggest one measured 13 inches.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: fishy1 on Jan 15, 2017, 05:58 PM
wow i bet the kids had a blast.  brian how many kids went?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 15, 2017, 06:02 PM
Beautiful day out there!  We had 5 out on the ice today.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 15, 2017, 08:34 PM
Great Fish,Great video.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: bucketbass on Jan 15, 2017, 08:47 PM
Was curious how the club was doing,great catch,sure a few more members will be with you next time out after they go bragging about their catch  ;D
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: SPN1 on Jan 15, 2017, 08:48 PM
Love the perch sign!!!  :clap:
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 15, 2017, 09:01 PM
The bragging has already begun! The kids that went today made sure their buddies heard all about their success. The perch sign was them rubbing it in a bit. LOL
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: bucketbass on Jan 15, 2017, 09:44 PM
Great stuff,glad this was successful and still going on👍
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 21, 2017, 06:19 PM
Decided not to do any fishing this weekend so I made a trip up to Fish 307 and introduced myself to Jeff, the owner. We talked for a bit and he donated some gear to our fishing club. Thank you Jeff and Fish 307!! Your generousity is much appreciated. The kids are slowly building an arsenal that will surely catch them fish for years to come. Great store...great selections...great people!!! THANK YOU!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 21, 2017, 06:52 PM
That's another reason why I enjoy doing business with Fish307.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 12, 2017, 04:37 PM
Despite the snow, we took a few members of the fish club to Great Sacandaga Lake this morning. We did well. Caught a number of big perch, some smallies, and a pike. The kids did great and I give them a lot of credit for getting out there on a less than ideal weather day. (http://[url=https://postimg.cc/image/feogk45if/][img]https://s15.postimg.cc/feogk45if/IMG_0476.jpg)[/url]

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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 12, 2017, 04:44 PM
Here is another picture (https://s28.postimg.cc/5v7gy888d/IMG_0476.jpg)
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2017, 04:44 PM
Nice fish guys!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 12, 2017, 04:52 PM
Great pictures...   Glad to see your still getting the kids out..... :thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: fishy1 on Feb 12, 2017, 06:00 PM
wow great pics. fish307.com did a great deed by donating to the future fisherman of this great sport. our local fmb bait and tackle here in port henry always donates to the kids every summer for the roe pond fishing contest for the kids.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: perch chacer on Feb 12, 2017, 06:14 PM
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Great  first day and first year.  It will only get better.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 12, 2017, 06:46 PM
Awesome pictures. Make sure those kids sign up on Iceshanty.😁
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Post by: hunts2long on Feb 12, 2017, 08:17 PM
Nice fish and keep up the good work....h2l
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 12, 2017, 08:22 PM
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support. We are still hoping to get the group on Lake George so they can experience the ultimate perch bite, but we are not very confident it is going to happen. The King needs to make a lot more ice for us to venture out there.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: bucketbass on Feb 12, 2017, 08:32 PM
Awesome,very nice quality perch
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 02, 2018, 08:37 PM
Hey guys...the B-P Fish Club has a great group of motivated kids this year. Our new group of Freshmen bring a lot of experience and enthusiasm to the club. We are hoping to get them out on the ice in the next week or two. I will be sure to post photos from our trips. Please check out our YouTube channel at BPFishingClub. Here is a link to a video we created last year.

We hope to create a few more this season. Thanks again for everyone’s support. It is much appreciated!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 03, 2018, 04:41 AM
Very nice...... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Crappie Killr on Jan 03, 2018, 04:34 PM
Awesome video. Great to see kids getting involved in fishing.
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Post by: swampking89 on Jan 03, 2018, 04:55 PM
How come I can't view the vid? I would love to see it.good luck guys!!
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 03, 2018, 04:56 PM
Great Video!!!
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Post by: Zeker259 on Jan 03, 2018, 05:59 PM
Great job guys and gals. Have a awesome year.

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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 03, 2018, 07:01 PM
Thanks guys!!!
I also want to give a shout out to Frank’s Gun & Tackle Shop in Gloversville. They have really helped us out and have gone out of their way to make sure the kids have gear to enjoy their time out on the ice. If you are headed to Sacandaga to fish, please stop by Frank’s!!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: taxi1 on Jan 03, 2018, 08:22 PM
Does the BP club still need tackle?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 03, 2018, 08:45 PM
Yes! We are always in need of tackle. We have over 40 kids in the club and although we have received very generous donations from a number of our iceshanty members, we still find ourselves looking for gear to accommodate our growing number of students.
Any donations are welcome!
You can drop gear off at the school or mail it.

B-P Fishing Club
C/O Brian Henry
Broadalbin-Perth High School
100 Bridge Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025

Thanks so much for helping us out!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: Zeker259 on Jan 03, 2018, 08:57 PM
Does the BP club still need tackle?
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X2?

Just retired and downsizing/upgrading. Plenty of stuff to be reused for newbies to the sport.

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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 03, 2018, 09:01 PM
.

X2?

Just retired and downsizing/upgrading. Plenty of stuff to be reused for newbies to the sport.

Thanks so much!!! Your support and generosity is much appreciated.

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Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 03, 2018, 09:03 PM
Thanks so much!!! Your support and generosity is much appreciated.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: taxi1 on Jan 14, 2018, 07:08 PM
Yes! We are always in need of tackle. We have over 40 kids in the club and although we have received very generous donations from a number of our iceshanty members, we still find ourselves looking for gear to accommodate our growing number of students.
Any donations are welcome!
You can drop gear off at the school or mail it.

B-P Fishing Club
C/O Brian Henry
Broadalbin-Perth High School
100 Bridge Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025

Thanks so much for helping us out!

I'll be sending some your way very soon.  I nearly killed myself the other day when I moved my outboard to a different spot in a storage closet and almost tripped over a bunch of duplicate ice fishing equipment. 
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Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 14, 2018, 09:20 PM
Thanks Taxi1!!
I appreciate your help.
We ended up cancelling our club trip to GSL today due to the potential unsafe ice conditions. We had approximately 20 kids going. We were bummed, but it was certainly not worth the risk. We will try again next weekend!
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Jan 18, 2018, 05:45 PM
I wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to Chessieman for his very generous donation to the B-P Fishing Club! He has gone out of his way during the past few years to help out the kids! It is much appreciated!
The club is firing on cylinders right now and the members are having a blast. Thanks Chessieman and others for paying it forward. Your donations are making a difference in the lives of many kids.
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: taxi1 on Feb 06, 2018, 04:30 PM
Finally shipped some poles today! Had trouble finding a long skinny box! A couple of he ice poles are just over 3 feet.
I want to ship an auger but need to find a box for it. I think I can screw it into two pieces but haven't tried it yet.
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Post by: Jigger on Feb 06, 2018, 04:54 PM
Great video love seeing the kids into fishing , is there anything that you are needing?
Title: Re: Help support our new fishing club!
Post by: B-P Fish Club on Feb 08, 2018, 05:55 PM
Thanks Taxi1 !!!
I will be sure to look for it at school tomorrow.
We took 9 kids out on Sacandaga last weekend. We didn’t have much luck but the kids had a blast. My co-advisor and I are still using most of our own gear when we take the kids out, but we are slowly getting a great inventory of equipment for the kids. For example, we had a number of old tip ups donated last year. The kids refurbished them and now we have them available to the kids to sign out on the weekends. We also have a few jigging rods they can sign out too.

We will continue to accept any and all equipment. We have over 30 kids in the club so we have lots of needs. Next weekend starts our winter break and we expect to take a majority of the kids out on a few trips.

Thanks again!!!