Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs
Posted on 05/16/2023
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ILES fourth graders won't take the bait when it comes to experimenting with drugs!
The fourth graders teamed up with members of the ILHS Students Against Destructive Decisions group for the annual Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs activity at the Black Hawk Area of Indian Lake State Park. SADD members and other volunteers helped the kids bait their hooks and cast out for fish. Lots of students were able to make a catch!!
Local bass fisherman Jeff Whitsett showed students his boat and offered advice, saying students shouldn't be baited into taking drugs by their peers. He told them to be patient for good things in their lives, just like you have to be patient when fishing. 
Special thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife and Indian Lake Outfitters for providing materials such as current fishing rules and regulations guide, fish identification booklets and other support items. Indian Lake Outfitters and Logan County Community Outreach Centers also help sponsor the event.