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News and updates from the EduCast Fishing Tournament.

Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence

Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence

Rick Amsbury Award of Excellence recipients Darren Jacko and Steve Voros, founders of Edu-Cast, received this prestigious recognition in 2017 for their contributions to fishing education and youth outdoor programs.

6 Ways to Get Kids Hooked on Fishing

6 Ways to Get Kids Hooked on Fishing

Lifelong friends and pro fishing partners Darren Jacko and Steve Voros are the brains behind Edu-Cast, a unique tournament series designed to get youth interested in fishing. Over the past seven years, the Ontario duo has taken more than 7,500 high school kids fishing, making them experts in getting young people hooked on the sport.

EduCast Featured on Bob Izumi's Fishing Show

EduCast Featured on Bob Izumi's Fishing Show

EduCast was featured on Bob Izumi's Real Fishing Show in 2012, showcasing the tournament and its impact on youth fishing education in Ontario.

WODSS Competes at 11th Annual Educast

WODSS Competes at 11th Annual Educast

On Friday, May 27, 2016 sixteen Waterloo Oxford students competed at the 11th Annual Educast Fishing Championship. This event is hosted by East Elgin Secondary School and takes place at the Pleasant Valley Trout Farm in Aylmer. This two day event draws over 1000 students from all across Ontario The target species is Pike, Bass and Rainbow Trout. Students catch as many fish as possible with the top three weights counting towards their total weigh in.

Edu-cast attracts hundreds of student anglers

Edu-cast attracts hundreds of student anglers

East Elgin Secondary SEducastchool Grade 12 student Jayne Pinder, front, and her classmate Kylie Robitaille were among hundreds of high school students from throughout the province who participated in this year’s Edu-cast event on Friday, May 29 at Pleasant Valley Trout Farm located between Springwater and Sparta.