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HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Freshwater Fishing Trip Suggested Items 1. If you have any medical problems, such as asthma etc., please tell us before the trip and bring your medication on the trip. 2. A $1.00 for jackpot. 3. Nail clippers to cut line, also known as “Angler’s best friend”. 4. Hat, sunscreen; dress according to the weather. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting fishy. Wear layers (tee shirt-sweater-jacket-rain jacket) the weather conditions might change thought out the day. Example: Cold in the morning and evening and hot during the day. 5. Your own personal fishing equipment (rod& reel, tackle box, lures, Power Bait, live worms). Check all equipment with your teacher or director. 6. A bag to store items listed above. 7. Make sure your parent or guardian, teachers, librarian, and assistant principal have signed your permission slip and/or waiver. Return Permission Slip A.S.A.P to your teacher or director. If you have any questions please call Dave Gray at Office:(858) 279-2172 or Michael Hellem at Cell:(619) 723-6808 HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com Order Received: SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT PERMISSION FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION OFF-CAMPUS SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS Name: ________________________________________________________, has my permission to attend Huck-Fin Environmental Ed. Field Trip, which will take place at___________________________________ (Activity Event) Date of event: ______________________Depart time: ________________ Return time: ______________ Class or group attending Huck-Fin Environmental Club Teacher/leader__________________________ If traveling by automobile, Name of Driver or Drivers Method of transportation S.U.H.S.D. School Bus License # ________________D.L#_____________ 1.  I understand that all students going on this trip will be responsible in conduct to the bus driver, teacher or adult sponsors. It is further understood that students will go and return from the event on the transportation provided and that every reasonable caution will be maintained on the trip. 2.  I hereby acknowledge that I have been advised that the activities involved in the excursion/field trip or event are _____ are not X considered by the district to be of “high Risk” to the participant. Education Code § 35330 provides as follows: “All persons making the field trip or excursion shall be deemed to have waived all claims against the District or the State of California for injury, accident, illness, or death occurring during or by reason of the field trip or excursion. All adults taking out-of-state field trips or excursions and all parents or guardians of pupils taking out-of-state field trips or excursions shall sign a statement waiving such claims.” In accordance with this statute, and in consideration of my son/daughter’s participation in said field trip or excursion, I hereby release the Sweetwater Union High School District, its officers, employees and agents from and waive all claims for injury, accident, illness, death or property damage occurring during or by reason of said field trip or excursion, and arising from any cause whatsoever, including illegal acts of third parties, terrorism, or acts of war, except for any claims based upon the fraud, willful injury to person or property, or violation of law by the District, its officers, employees and agents, and further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, its officers, employees and agents from any claims and actions for damage or injury which any person may assert by reason of my son/daughter’s conduct while participating in said field trip or excursion. In the event of any event of any illness or injury to my son/daughter, I hereby consent to whatever x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care from a licensed physician and/or surgeon as deemed necessary for my son/daughter’s safety and welfare. I agree that the resulting expenses will be my responsibility. X_____________________________________ ________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ____________________________________ _____________________________ Health Insurance Company Policy Number Form No: 7207-01 MEDIA RELEASE Name:(print)_________________________ Date: ____________, 20______ I give my consent, allowing my Huck-Fin Environmental Ed. student to be interviewed and/or photographed. Huck-Fin may use these pictures and/or interviews for promotional materials. These materials will be of positive activities taking place within the Huck-Fin Program. X____________________ X________________________ Parent Signature Students Signature AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Voluntary Participation 1. I give permission as legal Guardian to my child and/or myself to participate in one or more of the Huck-Fin activities (the “Activities”) sponsored by Huck-Fin. I understand that some of the Activities may occur on land leased from Serving Hands International, a California Non-Profit corporation. Huck-Fin and Serving Hands International, together with any collectivity as the “Released Person”. Assumption of Risk 2. I AM AWARE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITES MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY TO MY CHILD AND/OR MY SELF. MY CHILD AND/OR MYSELF IS VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES AND I HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED. ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY SPOUSE AND MY CHILD, I HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISK OF BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO MY CHILD AND/OR MYSELF DUE TO MY AND/OR HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN THE HUCK-FIN ACTIVITIES. Release 3. As consideration for my child and/or myself being permitted by Huck-Fin to participate in these Activities and to use it’s facilities, I herby agree that I, my child, my spouse, nor our assignees, heirs, or legal representatives will make a claim against, sue, or attach any of the property of Released Persons, for bodily injury, emotional distress or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, however caused, by another child, or any of the Released Persons, or arising from any cause whatsoever, including illegal acts of third parties, terrorism, or acts of war, or the condition of the property on which the Activities occur. I hereby release the Released Persons from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my child, my spouse, nor our assignees, heirs, or legal representatives may have now or in the future for injury or damage resulting from my child’s and/or my participation in the Activities. Knowing and Voluntary Execution 4. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT. I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND UNDER NO DERERSSES. 5. If I do bring a lawsuit against any of the Released Persons, then I agree to pay the Full cost of the Released Persons attorney’s fees and court costs associated with such suit. X________________________ __________________, 20 _____ Parent or Guardian Signature Date Executed on HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Teacher Permission Slip Dear teacher(s): Field trips are an important motivational aspect of the Huck-Fin program. However, the Huck-Fin students are aware that field trips are a privilege. In order to attend the field trip, in will be necessary for the Huck-Fin students to receive your permission, and to make up any work missed on that day. Please indicate whether or not they may attend and sign the form below. If there is one objection, the student will not be allowed to attend. Thank You, Student Name: _____________________________________________Grade: __________ Field trip date: _________________________20_________ Period 0: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 1st: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 2nd: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 3rd: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 4th: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 5th: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 6th: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ Period 7th: yes_______ no_______ Teachers signature_____________________________ CLEARANCE: AP: signature________________________________ LIBRARY: signature__________________________ HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Field Trip Adult Expectations Please use appropriate behavior • Please be a positive role model • Please be courteous and helpful • Please use suitable language • Please wear Non-offensive clothes • No alcohol use! • No smoking around kids! HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Freshwater Fish Guide Common Carp Rainbow Trout Common Carp Rainbow Trout Bluegill Channel Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass Largemouth Bass Small mouth Bass Small mouth Bass HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION HUCK-FIN’S TROUT RECIPES Whole Rainbow Trout Take a freshly caught, whole, rainbow trout and, if preferred, cut off the head and tail. Score (cut through the skin) trout by making four (4) vertical slashes, evenly spaced, down the side of the trout on both sides. After scoring, marinate the trout in lemon water (recipe below), in a glass or plastic deep-sided dish (do not use a metal pan) for 30 to 40 minutes. You may either submerge the trout, or soak one side at a time. Then you may fry, grill or bake the trout. To Fry: Dredge the trout through flour, coating both sides evenly. Season lightly with seasoned salt and black pepper. To prepare pan, put margarine or cooking oil in a pan large enough to accommodate the trout to a depth of about 1/8 inch, place pan on stove over medium heat. When margarine has melted or cooking oil is heated, place floured trout in pan. Cook one side to a dark golden brown. Turn trout over and cook the other side to the same dark golden brown. To Grill: Prepare grill and by spraying it with a non-stick coating. Spray same non-stick coating on both sides of trout. Cook over grill, until one side is a dark golden brown. Turn trout over and cook the other side to the same dark golden brown. To Bake: Lightly season the cavity of the trout with dill weed, rosemary and thyme. To prepare pan, spray non-stick coating on a glass-baking dish or on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place trout in pan and tent the pan with heavy duty aluminum foil or place on the sprayed heavy duty aluminum foil and tent it with another piece of aluminum foil. Place in oven that has been preheated to 375° and bake for 40 minutes per pound. Lemon Water: Extract the juice of one lemon. Add one quart of water. ENJOY AT ANY MEAL, HUCK-FIN Dave Gray HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Trout Bait & Lures Baits Floating: • Berkley Power Bait (comes in many colors and styles) • Super Zekes Floating Bait • Miniature marshmallows Sinking: • Medium- Nightcrawlers (worms can be made to float by injecting air with a worm blower) • Salmon Eggs • Velveeta Cheese Lures Spoons: • Super Duper • Kastmaster • Phoebe • Hot Shot Note: use with small snap swivel sizes #12 or #14. Spinners: • Rooster tails • Panther Martin • Mepps Note: Always tie directly to line. All these spinners come in many colors and styles we like brown, red, yellow, and neon colors. Crankbaits: • Rapala 5 RT • Rapala Wee Shad • Rapala Wee Frog • Rapala Mini Fat Rap Note: Sinking and floating-up to 3 inches long. You can tie direct or attach with a small snap swivel sizes #12 or #14. HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SALTWATER REELS FRESHWATER REELS T DRAG SPOOL FRON BAIL HANDLE- INTERCHANGEABLE ANTI-REVERSE SWITCH QUICK FIRE II SPOOL REAR DRAG BAIL HANDLE- INTERCHANGEABLE ANTI-REVERSE SWITCH HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Lake Set-up Instructions 1. Check- your Rods &Reels: • Check for your Rod number. • Anti-reverse to the left. • Handle is on the correct side; right side if your left handed and Left side if you’re right handed. • Reel seat make sure it is tight (don’t over tighten). 2. String up: • Open the Bail. • Pull the line down out of the Heart. • Put the line up through the center of each guide/eyelet. • Pull out a rods length of line to work with. • Close Bail. • Set drag (lazy “C”) right to tighten left to loosen. 3. Set-up- Weight, Swivel, Leader, and Hook: • Slide on 1/4oz.egg sinker. • Tie on (Improved Clinch Knot) to one end of the swivel. • Measure an arm length/18-Inches clip it, and then flip it. • Tie (Improved Clinch Knot) on the other end of the swivel. • On the end of the leader line tie (Improved Clinch Knot) on the hook. 4. Bait application- Power Bait: • Open jar of Power Bait take out a dime size ball of bait (just enough to cover the hook and knot). • Close jar of Power Bait so the bait doesn’t dry out. • Put the ball of bait on the hook with three fingers on one hand and two on the other, molding the bait into a tear drop shape ball. Be sure there are no cracks and the hook and knot are completely covered. HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Lake Set-up Diagram -1/4oz. Egg sinker Main Line -Size 12 Swivel 1/4oz -18-Inch Leader Line 1/4oz. Egg sinker -Main Line -Size 8 offset single hook Size 12 Swivel -Power Bait 18-Inch Leader Line 1/4oz Size 8 offset single hook Power Bait HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION The Improved Clinch is very easy to tie, which is the main reason it's so popular for connecting monofilament to terminal tackle. It's most effective on lines under 20-pound test. 1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook, swivel, or lure. Double back and make five turns around the main line. 2. Holding the coils in place, thread the tag end through first loop (small loop) above the eye, then through the second loop (big loop). 3. Hold the tag end and main line while pulling up the coils. Make sure the coils are in a spiral, not overlapping each other. Then let go of the tag and pull on the main line sliding the knot against the eye. 4. Cinch the knot down tight, Test the knot, and then clip the tag end no shorter then the width of the eye. HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com HUCK-FIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Learning to cast “First position - Pull twelve inches – Open Bail - Drop – Close Bail - Slack line position – Reel almost to the top” 1. First Position fingertip control- Helps to maintain proper position when casting, fighting a fish, reeling in the fish and staying balanced with the rod and reel. 2. Pull twelve inches- Helps you to create the leverage and whipping action you need in casting bait and/or lures. It helps you know and adjust to the proper drag setting for the pound test line and equipment your using. 3. Open Bail- Allows you to get use to putting the Bail in the correct position for casting. 4. Drop- Creates the proper fingertip control feel and release of the line. 5. Close Bail- Helps you maintain manual dexterity used in finding and closing the Bail without looking. 6. Slack line position- Teaches you to reel in excess loose line and also helps in finding and fixing tangled or knotted line. Leaves the line reeled tightly on the spool. 7. Reel almost to the top- Prepare you for the next cast or to place line in traveling position. HUCK-FIN Environmental Education Non-profit Fed ID# 33-0479034 P.O. Box 231014 San Diego, CA 92123 858-279-2172 www.HUCK-FIN.com