EVERY ANGLER DESERVES A FIRST CAST.

The First Cast Project gives donated fishing gear a second life by putting it into the hands of local kids and families who need a little help getting started.


GIVE OLD GEAR A NEW PURPOSE

Have rods, reels, tackle or other usable fishing gear collecting dust? Donate it to Lakeside Tackle. We’ll inspect, clean and refurbish what we can, then turn those donations into ready-to-fish setups for new anglers.

Donate a rod. Donate a reel. Donate tackle. Help create the next generation of anglers.

NEED A SETUP?

First Cast Ready combos will be available free of charge to local kids and families who genuinely need fishing equipment. No purchase necessary. No income verification. One setup per recipient while supplies last.

Program availability depends on donated gear. Donation drop-off details and launch information are coming soon.

HELP SUPPORT FIRST CAST

Don’t have fishing gear to donate? You can still help.

Monetary donations help us purchase replacement line, hooks, tackle and other supplies needed to refurbish donated equipment and get it ready for a new angler.

Every donation helps us put more kids on the water.

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