FISH ON! ANDOVER 2006

The Memorial Hall Library, and the FRIENDS of the library kick off their 7thd annual month long series of fishing programs and exhibits related to fishing, on Tuesday evenings FISH ON! ANDOVER 2006. The series will run weekly from February 7, 2006 through February 28, 2006. These programs will start at 7:00pm and are free to the public. Last year more than 500 fishermen, fisherwomen, and children attended these programs.

• February 7, Ultimate Fishing for Giant Stripers and Bluefin Tuna

• with Captain Eric Stapelfeld, owner of Hairball Charters.  Capt. Stapelfeld will feature wire lining for stripers and trolling for bluefin tuna out of Cape Cod and the islands.

• February 14, Fresh Water Bass Fishing Techniques

• With Roger Aziz, Jr. Roger will tell where, when and how to catch trophy bass. Winner of  Pro. Staff  Mepps & Mr. Twister, Albrite Fishing Rods, Poor Boy Fish Scent, 3 State Records, and  5 time gold pin awards, he is the owner of Merrimack Valley Fishing Tours.

• February 21, Maine Wilderness Adventure

• with Russ Vitallo, MA. & NY. Fishing guide and on T.V. shows,  Russ will show his 2005 video, Fishing for big Muskellunge in ME. & NY., Smallmouth Bass, Walleyes, Striped Bass and Crappies.

• February 28, Bluefin Tuna on Fly and Light Tackle

• with Captain  Derek Spingler & Nat Moody, owners of  First Light Anglers in Rowley, MA. Derek and Matt will present a slide show and video about  finding, chasing, hooking, and landing tuna off Cape Ann and Cape Cod Bay.

Combined with the speakers program, a separate display room will be set aside for literature, catalogs, and magazines from selected manufacturers.  Interesting fishing equipment, flies, tackle, maps, and photographs will also be on display through the month.

For more information, contact Norma Gammon at 978-623-8401 x49.