Courtesy: Erin Fulbright
Reel Dads, an event started in 2019 to encourage families to spend time together outdoors, is returning in 2021 for an in-person fishing event at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 12.
Courtesy: Reel Dads
Organizers say the purpose of the event is to challenge fathers and their children to put down the electronics and enjoy a day of fishing.
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“Our goal is to promote family time outdoors and to foster a new love for families by providing outdoor entertainment at Reel Dads 2021,” said Darryl Hurst, creator of Reel Dads and director of Elite Sports BR.
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The event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring their fishing poles, stringers, and a large ice chest to store the day’s catch.
Those attending are asked to register for the event ahead of time by clicking here.
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Some rods and reels will be available for those who not have one. Officers with The Baton Rouge City Constable and Baton Rouge Police Department will also be at the event to help with fishing lessons and step in for those children who need help.
Organizers will also teach children about various species of fish and will host a casting line competition.
Reel Dads fishing event in 2019.
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The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge, located at 4142 Flannery Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814.
Elite Sports BR is hosting the event. Sponsors of the event include Cabela’s, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and Gordon McKernan.
You can find out more about the event by clicking here.