Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 28, 2001
For more information: Chad Tussing, 773-2541

NEW PROGRAM COLLECTS USED PLASTIC LURES TO HELP KIDS

PIERRE – State Game, Fish and Parks officials are talking about a new program that will benefit kid’s fishing programs across the country, as well as improve the environment and give our youth the chance to enjoy fishing.

"The Catch-All Kids™ program, sponsored by the Catch-All Lures Company, is collecting all the used soft plastic lures they can get from fishermen, fishing clubs, tackle shops and even some manufacturers," said Education Services Coordinator Chad Tussing. "The plastic is sorted by color, remelted and poured into new lures. The new lures are for donation only and will go to clubs that promote fishing to help inner city kids, troubled teens and groups like Get Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs."

Any donations can be mailed to Catch-All Kids ™ at 68 Shinnacock Trail Shelton, CT 06484. All participants in the program are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount off anything in the Catch-All Lures product line at www.catchalllures.com or call (877) 944-9558 for a free brochure.

"Additionally," Tussing added, "Catch-All Kids is running an annual Lure Design Contest for anyone under 19-years of age. The contestants just submit a completed entry form with a sketch of a soft plastic lure design by mail before Nov. 30, 2001. The pro staff panel will judge the entries based on originality and functionality. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship along with a supply of fishing products. The winning design will be produced into molds to make the Catch-All Kids Lures for the 2002 season."

For more information, call toll free at (877) 944-9558 or write to Catch-All Kids at 68 Shinnacock Trail Shelton, CT 06484 or email shelleyantuna@catchalllures.com.

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