NOCTILUCA March 2018

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin March 2018 Vol. XXIII

Issue IV Page 8

Appleton North Fishing Club sparks involvement

By Alex Gowing Founded by Mike Gar- rity, Jacob Fischer, and Trent Papesh, the new fishing club has shown significant poten- tial as a popular activity at Appleton North. Currently, the club is nine members strong, all of which are mem- bers of the fishing team’s par- ticipation in WIFA (Wiscon- sin Interscholastic Fishing Association) events. Known by some as the Lightning Rods, the club has competed in three ice fishing tourna- ments, one being the WIFA State Tournament in Minoc- qua. The team is coached by Mark Boyd from Sport- O-Motive as well as Leon Fischer and Scott Papesh. Although the present club’s entirety consists of Fishing Club is seen participating in tournaments around Wisconsin

Alex Gowing (left) and Mike Garity (right) after a tournament in Winnebago. Photo by Tyler Wickstrom

Appleton North Fishing Club at the Kettle Moraine Tip-Up Challange. Photo courtesy of Alex Gowing

at Appleton North, as it is a positive experience for any- one to enjoy. As Mike Gar- rity likes to say: “Man I love Fishing!” The coach, life- time fisherman Mark Boyd, values teamwork, skills, and members’ enjoyment as first priorities for the club. He as- pires to extend the reach jof the club throughout Apple- ton North and the Appleton community as a whole. The club meets after school every other Tuesday in Room 2319 with Mr. Fish.

Founder and Ice Fishing Co- Captain Mike Garrity encour- ages fishing for every student

ice fishing, they plan to par- ticipate in open-water fishing events along with other ac- tivities associated with fish- ing in the future. Fishing club has many community service events planned for the spring, including helping out with Badges and Bobbers, Sport- O-Motive, and other organi- zations and businesses in the Fox Valley. Unfortunately, many students seem reluctant to join Fishing Club due to the misconception that they only partake in ice fishing. How-

ever, in the club, strategies and techniques to open-water fishing are discussed as well. All are welcome, from those with no experience to profes- sional anglers. The club also plans to continue events from spring through fall during the open-water season. If you have any interest in fishing whatsoever, you may want to consider joining Fishing Club. Fishing is for virtually anyone, from peo- ple looking for a fun time to people hungry for a fish fry.

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