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Fishing Rod Maintenance 

This is a highly independent position that has minimal to no staff oversight. Volunteers will repair and provide maintenance for a variety of fishing rod and reel types. Duties may include:  

• Detangling fishing lines 
• Checking equipment for proper tackle (hook, sinker, etc.) 
• Re-lining rods  
• Other fishing pole repair tasks as needed
  
  

What to Know: 

• This is a independent position with a flexible schedule.
• A volunteer MUST have knowledge of fishing pole repair or be willing to self-learn through means of their choosing (YouTube video, etc.).
• You may choose to come to the Lussier Family Heritage Center and stay to repair fishing equipment on-site, or you can choose to take equipment and materials home with you to repair on your own time.
• Upon signing up, Volunteer Program staff will review your request and connect you to the Education Program staff  in charge of overseeing this volunteer role. Education staff will then schedule a brief meeting with you to review the position, show you tools and materials, and finalize other details necessary for the role. 
• Our department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program, please email lwrd@danecounty.gov a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.   

Location: 

Lussier Family Heritage Center Barn - 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711 

OR a volunteer may choose to take poles home to repair. 

Questions? 

• Rachael Gosda (Education Specialist) or Angela Rivera (Education Coordinator) will be the main points of contact for this position. 
  • (608) 224-3604 / heritagcenter@danecounty.gov