With fall just around the corner, the outdoors are calling and, hopefully, the fish are biting. To encourage Missouri children to get outside and fish, FCS Financial is hosting a kids’ fishing challenge from September 1- 30. All participating fishermen will receive a t-shirt and be entered for a chance to win one of 15 fully loaded tackle boxes worth an estimated $150 each.
“We know the pandemic has created stress for everyone – including kids. We also know that getting outside and unplugging can help people feel better,” says Rob Guinn, FCS Financial Chief Marketplace Officer. “With that in mind, a fishing challenge seemed like a perfect way to encourage kids to spend time outside and enjoy the beauty of our state.”
Any time during the month of September, children ages 4-18 can participate by catching a fish and completing an entry on the FCS Financial website. They will need to follow all local and state fishing regulations and are encouraged to follow CDC social distancing guidelines.
A photo of the live fish along with the entry form can be submitted at https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/about-us/kids-fishing-challenge. Participants will enter based on age and species of fish with categories including catfish, bass, bluegill, crappie and other fish. Participants can enter one fish per category but will only be eligible to win one grand prize.
Visit the Kids Fishing Challenge page for more information or to enter.