North Country Angler - Steve Angers teaching

Steve Angers talks about fishing to a classroom full of young students. Teaching can be as fulfilling as angling. (LESLIE ANGERS PHOTO)

One of the great things about having grandsons is being able to join them on their life journey. Getting to share their highs and their lows. Sharing wisdom with the hindsight that makes them better human beings and laughing along with them as they try to develop and grow.

Three years ago, when the oldest grandson asked if I would come and talk fishing with his fourth-grade class, it was a no-brainer. He was already an avid angler and wanted to share his hobby with the class. Part of the fourth-grade science curriculum is participating in Trout In The Classroom, a Trout Unlimited-sponsored program that exposes students to the wonders of cold, clean water. My grandson thought that angling should be a part of the learning process and his teacher agreed.

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