Fishing Has No Boundaries volunteer Wilbur Page, left, of Deerfield, Ill., and Eagle River assists anglers Tommy Maney, center, of Eagle River and Dick Goss of Marshall, right, on a pontoon.--Staff Photo By GARY RIDDERBUSCH

Fishing Has No Boundaries

By Gary Ridderbusch
News-Review Asst. Editor

The 17th annual Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Friday through Sunday brought 120 participants and nearly 150 volunteers together for a weekend of fishing.

“Despite the rain on Friday, it was a really amazing event,” said event Chairman Wil Campbell. “The fishing was fantastic throughout the weekend.”

The event attracted people with disabilities from across the state, including Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Antigo, and Vilas and Oneida counties, ranging in age from 7 to 91.

“The excitement the participants get from catching a few fish is just amazing,” said Campbell. “The size of the fish is not important at this event.”

Campbell, who has been involved in all 17 Eagle River FHNB events, said the program wouldn’t be possible without the nearly 150 volunteers who drive the boats, become part-time fishing guides, assist the anglers at the docks and serve food.

“This year, we got help from several organizations, including the Eagle River Lions Club, which served Friday’s meal; the Headwaters Chapter of Muskies Inc., which served Saturday’s meal; the Shriners, which served Sunday’s meal; and the Eagle River Jaycees, which cleaned boats,” said Campbell. “We had several volunteers from other areas who have summer homes here.”

The special anglers and guides benefited from the donations of 33 pontoon boats by businesses and private individuals.

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