Nebraska native brings ‘Reel Mentors Fishing Program’ back home with help from former UFC fighter

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Passing down the abilities of fishing to the subsequent technology is a rewarding passion for Nebraska native Ronnie Suverkrubbe.

“Watching a child catch a fish for the primary time, you’ll be able to’t duplicate that,” stated Suverkrubbe.

He began a program devoted to educating youngsters how one can fish whereas he was dwelling in Florida.

It is known as the “Reel Mentors Fishing Program” and it teaches youngsters every thing they should know to fish.

This system gives youngsters with the gear they want. This consists of giving them their very own fishing rods.

Suverkrubbe had a lot success in Florida that he determined to deliver it to Nebraska final yr. He stated it’s nice to be nearer to household.

Suverkrubbe didn’t come again alone, former UFC mild heavyweight champion Rashad Evans can be a part of the group.

“I actually like working with youngsters,” stated Evans. “This type of occurred organically between me and Ronnie.”

Evans stated for him it’s about extra than simply the catch of the day, it’s about serving to youngsters obtain success.

“It’s all about what could possibly be,” stated Evans. “Dreaming large, and attending to have completely different experiences. Understanding (that success is) not one thing that may solely occur to another person however it will possibly occur to them as effectively.”

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