The SONS of Lake Erie spent the day celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Bicentennial Tower with a free fishing clinic.
Anglers could cast out their lines for free, with no license required, while reeling in the years at the Tower Fest, filled with vendors, family activities and more.
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The SONS of Lake Erie provided lines, tackle and bait for families to come out and fish.
Organizers said fishing is a fitting hobby to pick up in Erie and a great way to celebrate one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks.
“We like to introduce people to fishing, it’s one of the things that we have plenty of around here, and it’s not really expensive to start. The more people that we get fishing, the better,” said Richard Brine, director of SONS of Lake Erie.
The Bicentennial Tower’s 30 years’ celebration will continue into Sunday, with Stories from the Tower.
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