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MOSSHOLM, Germany – Tony Williams, 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation director, untangles a fishing line aboard the Antje D. during a fishing trip near the Baltic Sea Port of Massholm Sept. 22. The trip consisted of an eight-hour drive to the coast, followed by an entire day on the water fishing and ending with a night stay in a pension before the ride home. Outdoor recreation sponsors various trips like this all across Europe and is available to all I.D. card holders and guests. For more information, call DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-7170. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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MOSSHOLM, Germany – Senior Airman Todd Hughes, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, measures the length of a codfish aboard the Antje D. during a fishing trip near the Baltic Sea Port of Massholm Sept. 22. Any fish caught undersized must be released back into the ocean to ensure they breed at least once before being legally caught and taken home. Various trips across Europe are sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation and are available to all I.D. card holders and guests. For more information, call DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-7170. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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MOSSHOLM, Germany – Stephan Wilhelm, Antje D. deck hand, extracts a hook from a fish during a fishing trip near the Baltic Sea Port of Massholm Sept. 22. When not fishing with the guests, the deck hand is to provide hospitality services such as table preparation, bar service and cabin care for patrons. Various trips across Europe are sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation and are available to all I.D. card holders and guests. For more information, call DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-7170. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Attendees of the 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation fishing trip cast their lines off the side of the Antje D. during a fishing trip near the Baltic Sea Port of Massholm Sept. 22. Various trips across Europe are sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation and are available to all I.D. card holders and guests. For more information, call DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-2243. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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MOSSHOLM, Germany – Stephan Wilhelm, Antje D. deck hand, fillets a cod during a fishing trip near the Baltic Sea Port of Massholm Sept. 22. Attendees were allowed to pack all cod caught of legal size in coolers to take home. Various trips across Europe are sponsored by the 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation and are available to all I.D. card holders and guests. For more information, call DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-2243. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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Reel experts can tackle anything

Published Sept. 27, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MOSSHOLM, Germany -- The 52nd Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation team hosted a fishing trip to the Baltic Sea Sept. 21 - 23.

The Baltic Sea fishing trip is one of many trips ODR offers to ID card holders and their guests. In addition to trips, ODR also offers rentals ranging from chairs, tables and tents to fishing gear, snow gear and canoes.

"It's a wonderful experience and helps you see a lot of Germany and builds camaraderie," Tech. Sgt. Robert Kneberg, 52nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, said of participating in ODR programs. "I highly recommend these trips to anyone."

The trip cost $175 per person including transportation, one day on a large fishing boat on the Baltic Sea, fishing tackle and one overnight in a pension, which is a family owned and run hotel.

During the trip, attendees were driven through the night to their destination and immediately boarded a boat at the port of Mossholm to begin fishing the next morning. As the anglers boarded, wind cut through thick layers of their clothing, but their excitement kept them going. The anglers baited their hooks immediately and cast their lines into the sea to fish from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., during which they enjoyed a traditional German lunch aboard and caught more than 80 fish.

After a long day out at sea of catching fish and building new friendships, they prepared for dinner in a nearby fishing village before their nine-hour drive home.

The ODR office aims to boost morale throughout the year by organizing trips and activities and providing low-cost rentals and repairs for DoD members and their friends and families. People can sign up for ODR programs at the ODR center and find more information by calling DSN 452-7170 or 06565-61-7170.

"Anything you might want in the outdoor recreation realm, we have here," said Michael Kirsch, 52nd FSS ODR outdoor adventure program coordinator.