Bass-fishing instruction
Rod and reel setup, casting, lure selection, reading water, seasonal patterns, fish handling, and conservation.
Peer connection on the water
Fishing is the vehicle. Connection is the mission.
Mission Anglers provides veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with individualized bass-fishing instruction, one-on-one peer connection, and opportunities to strengthen healthy recreational habits.
6 weeksof guided instruction
1 participantin each one-on-one cohort
1 final eventto put new skills into practice
The program
Learn skills. Build trust. Keep showing up.
Each structured cohort pairs one participant with the program leader for practical bass-fishing education and focused peer support. The program is recreational and educational—not clinical mental-health treatment.
Boating and water safety
Personal flotation devices, weather awareness, responsible boat conduct, emergency procedures, and risk management.
Peer-to-peer connection
One-on-one cohorts create room for focused instruction, conversation, shared experience, encouragement, and trust.
The journey
From first cast to peer mentor
The program is designed to help participants grow from learners into confident anglers and community leaders.
STEP 01
Learn
Build safe, practical fishing skills.
STEP 02
Practice
Fish alongside an experienced peer.
STEP 03
Connect
Strengthen trust and camaraderie.
STEP 04
Lead
Return as a mentor when ready.
One boat. One participant. The space to learn, connect, and breathe.
Help launch the pilot
Your support puts the program on the water.
Mission Anglers already has access to a boat and fishing equipment. Current fundraising is focused on participant outreach, fuel, qualified support staff, administration, safety, and delivery of the final fishing event.
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