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C.A.S.T. for Kids Runs in the Family
We love it when C.A.S.T. for Kids becomes a family affair because, at our events, we strive to make everyone feel at home and a part of a big, loving, supportive family, whether you're a participant, parent or volunteer. You belong! This really rang true last weekend...
Ryan Steals the Show
Boat Captain Mark, C.A.S.T. Eastern Regional Director Jeff & Participant Ryan during the Award Ceremony at the C.A.S.T. for Kids Event at Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee Ryan had a hard time going to sleep the night before in anticipation of the...
Special Kids Fishing in the Big Apple
The 2019 3rd annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event in Central Park, New York City was again held on the Harlem Meer Pond on the very north end of the park at 110th Street. Being in the middle of this huge city, it was amazing how many fish were actually in the...
C.A.S.T. Fish Tip #9: Kayak Fishing
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here. I want to encourage you today to try out some kayak fishing this summer. It's a load of fun! I've got my C.A.S.T. for Kids rod right here and a little jig. I love getting out on small creeks like this with my C.A.S.T. for Kids rod and just...
Long-time Volunteers Become New Coordinators
Chris and Robert Divin are no strangers to C.A.S.T. for Kids. They've volunteered at events for five years before deciding to take on the role of coordinator. We were thrilled when they wanted to start their own event at Lake Corpus Christi, Texas. Listen in on an...
Anything is Possible!
If asked for a definition of the word "overcomer", I would easily give it in two words- Clay Dyer. Clay was born without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right. However, these limitations did not dampen his determination and positive...
C.A.S.T. Fish Tip #8: Terminal Tackle Selection
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here with your C.A.S.T. for Kids Fish Tip for this month. Today, I'd just like to go over terminal tackle selection. I want to set you up for success with your child. What I recommend first off is you go bait fishing. Get yourself some...
C.A.S.T. Fish Tip #7: How to Catch a Salmon with a Kids Cadence Rod
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here with another C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing tip! These little rods, you know they come equipped with pretty heavy line, like 10-pound line. You can catch a pretty good size fish with these little Cadence rods. It's really amazing! The key is...
Bringing Joy to an Amazing Girl’s Life
Life’s little miracles come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes fishing is the key to enlightenment and transformation to impact one child’s life and their families too. After so much adversity in their lives, Bailey age 18 and her brother Taylor, age 5...