A young angler and his Big Buddy try their
luck at Wilmington's
Greenfield Lake. They're using rods and reels donated
to the Aquarium and rebuilt by Rick Wilkinson.
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"Let’s Go Fishin' "
Though Rick is paid staffer at the aquarium, his “Let’s
Go Fishin’” program is strictly pro bono. “I
really like bringing old fishing gear back to life,”
he says. “But my biggest joy is giving a kid the chance
to learn how much fun it is to go fishing.”
So far Rick has repaired and donated over 260 fishing rods. The refurbished equipment goes to groups like Big Buddy, Community Boys and
Girls Center, the Brigade Boys Club, Pender County Friends of the 4H
Club, and St. Mary’s Social Ministry.
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