The Best Dam Podcast

Casting Wide: Young Anglers Shaping a Community With The Boulder City Bass Club

April 23, 2024 Jill Lagan, Rylan Garrett, Brandon Kaminski, and Lexi Wendst Episode 68
The Best Dam Podcast
Casting Wide: Young Anglers Shaping a Community With The Boulder City Bass Club
Show Notes

The Best Dam Podcast welcomes young anglers from the Boulder City Bass Club.

We'll hear from Rylan Garrett, Brandon Kaminski, and Lexi Wendst,  who are as skilled with a fishing rod as they are with their youthful wisdom. They'll be casting lines into their experiences with the club, from the catch-and-release satisfaction to the tranquility of the waters they venture.

These enthusiastic members not only share their individual stories but also spotlight the importance of community service, club organization, and environmental awareness.

DISCUSSION

  1. How the Boulder City Bass Club not only influence young people's love for fishing but also instill a sense of community service and environmental stewardship.
  2. Lexi, being new to the Bass Club and fishing primarily with her mom or brother, reflects a family bonding aspect through the sport. How does this dynamic within the club help to break down traditional gender roles in recreational fishing?
  3. Brayden's story about his neighbor being a former bass club member highlights the importance of mentorship.
  4. Rylan mentioned the importance of having calm and responsible boat captains, and how they impact the safety and overall experience of the young anglers?
  5. How fishing can be a gateway for young people to develop a deeper appreciation and responsibility towards nature and the value of environmental conservation.
  6. Considering the educational angle of the club, particularly with catch and release practices, what additional educational components could be added to further enhance the members' understanding of aquatic ecosystems?
  7. The role the club members play during special events in Boulder City, like Spring Jam. How does this sort of civic engagement benefit the youths both in the short term and potentially in their future community involvement?
  8. How does the club prepare its members with transferable skills that could be beneficial in any career path they choose?

NEXT STEPS

Click here to learn more about the Boulder City Bass Club on their Facebook page.

LOCAL BUSINESS

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KEYWORDS

Boulder City Bass Club, Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber, The Best Dam Podcast, Boulder City, Podcast Interview

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CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

This episode is sponsored by the  i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.   

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.