DEC Hosts Free Fishing Clinic 2001
with the help of the Bayside Anglers Group

Hosted by the DEC with the help of the Bayside Anglers Group LTD. a free saltwater fishing cling held at the Gantry Plaza State Park Pier in LIC. Outlining 5 important elements of saltwater fishing (section 1) Basics of fishing tackle, equipment and more. (Section 2) Fishing Ethics. Keep fishing safe and fun for everyone.(Section 3) The Rules and Regulations of fishing and how they help protect our fish and our environment. (Section 4) Fish identification and biology. (Section 5) Have fun fishing!

Gantry Plaza State Park is located at 474 48th Ave. Long Island City. There is limited street parking so participants are encouraged to take the #7 subway to the Vernon-Jackson Avenue station. Gantry Plaza State Park is on the East River a few blocks west of the Vernon-Jackson Avenue station, on 48th Avenue.
Welcome to
Gantry Plaza State Park
Another Look
What's in the Water?
Ken and Phil from BAG (Section 1)
Learning the
different Tackle
Tackle Display
Fishing Rod How-to's
Phil Shows Types
of Fishing Knots
Artificial Baits
The Fish Finder Rig
Casting How-To
Jeff and Rob (BAG) Teach Ethics
Learning How we can help our Environment
Fishing Ethics
(Section 2)
Learn the Fun of Fishing!!!
Chris from DEC
(Section 3)
The Importance of
Fishing Regulations
Who knows why
we need Regulations?
Learning the Size and Catch Limits
Christina From DEC (Section 4)
Christina Teaches Fish Identification
Looking at the Sharp Teeth of a Bluefish
How To Measure
A Fish
Children pass around different fish
Different markings to help ID your Fish
Getting A Fishing Pole
Time to Start Fishing section 5
BAG getting everyone setup
Who's Ready to catch Fish!
I need Bait
The Fun of Pier Fishing
Kenny W. Showing off the catch of the day
Fish On!
Tiny but Fun!
Say "FISH"
Tiny Sea Bass
Proud Day Out!
I Got A Fish!!!
SNAGGED!!
This is Fun!
I like Fishing!
I can do it!
Striped Bass Sushi Anyone??
He's gonna eat some RAW!!
Phil shows how to filet your catch
Who wants some?