Donating Used Fishing Lures

[Andy]

I have accumulated a number of lures that I no longer use, mainly pike and bass stuff like weedless Rapala spoons, older Rapala rattle baits, older style weedless frogs, and more. Instead of hoping to sell them, does anyone how a fella can donate used lures to a club or charity so that kids could use them? Andy

Edited July 8, 2013 by Andy

[Old Ironmaker]

Yes, if you are in the Hamilton area the CYO will greatly appreciate any donations at Lake Niapenco ( Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority )in Binbrook. The kids will greatly appreciate any sports related items. They are on the phone book under conservation authorities. I will check for the number and the name of the nice lady managing the reservoir in the morning. They will take anything from baseballs to bass plugs.

 

Johnny D.

 

A wonderful gesture by the way Andy. As well for any of the folks out there that want to contribute to this solid organization where we know the donation of hardware goes right to the kids that need to get out of the inner city for a few hours they really need fishing line.

Edited July 8, 2013 by Old Ironmaker

[manitoubass2]

Great gesture! Hit me up a lil more info and in the next two weeks i can donate some line.

[fishindevil]

There is a friend on my fb who is running a kids fishing event on our lake and he is looking for people do donate fishing rods lures nets they don't use anything fishing relegated so I told him I have a few lures and a couple of fishing rods and reels to donate. As well !!!! And they work just fine it's that I don't use them !! I think it's the end of the month !!

[Rich]

I have no information, just wanted to give props on such a nice gesture.

 

Good on ya!

[Andy]

I spoke to Mike at the Binbrook Conservation area and that is where the lot of lures will be sent. Thank you for the suggestions.

 

http://www.npca.ca/conservation-areas/binbrook/

[Old Ironmaker]

Andy,

 

I'm glad you were able to contact the folks at the Binbrook conservation area. The thanks goes to you.

[Old Ironmaker]

Here is the contact info for the CYO camp in Hamilton.

 

The best contact for the CYO camp is Ms. Karen Harrnet. She can be reached at:

 

 

 

 

Karen Hartnett

 

C.Y.O. Day Camp Director

 

Tel: 905 528-0011 ext 3602 ● Fax: 905 528-9955

 

[email protected]

 

www.cyo.on.ca

[SirCranksalot]

Andy--- a fine gesture on your part. A better destination than where I donate my lures----the river bottom!!

[Andy]

Oh, I've "donated" a few that way too. The most recent one was a brand new musky bucktail. A backlash on the second cast ever with the new lure and it flew far into the distance and sank into the depths of the lake, never to be seen again.

Edited July 10, 2013 by Andy