Chad Mahlum, founder of Fishing For Memories, created the fishing outreach concept in January, 2001. As kids growing up together in Boubells, North Dakota, Dave and I lived to fish together and with our families. Then, through involvement with church, youth groups and senior citizen homes, everything just clicked one day in January. That's when Fishing For Memories was born.
Participants enjoy a full day of fishing and a midday meal for no cost.
Local transportation to and from the participant's residence is also provided. Response and support for the fishing outreach program has been remarkable. Chad and Dave are so passionate about it, and that's contagious. This program will touch many lives and have a positive impact on fishing and North Dakota. Crestliner's support also led to the donation of a Shorelander trailer from Brainerd Rec in Minnesota and a value price on a new outboard motor from Mercury.