One of the greatest parts of being a dad (in my humble opinion) is the opportunity to pass on knowledge and passion for the things you enjoy most. The two things I most look forward to teaching my little girls about are basketball and the outdoors (of course fishing is up on the priority list here). I'm hoping to focus a bit more on basketball when hand-eye coordination is slightly more attuned. Until then, fishing will take priority.
I don't often go out fishing anymore with the goal to catch as many fish as possible at the top-of-mind. I've been fortunate to have caught a large number of fish to this point in my life (a few large ones here and there) and getting out on the water (however infrequently it may occur) is, in itself, what I look forward to most. But when you have a child, and you are attempting to get that child "hooked" on fishing, that fire to catch as many fish as possible returns to it's rightful place in the throne on the top of your mind like it had never left. And that's a good thing. There is a direct correlation to the number of fish kids catch and their feelings toward the sport.
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| Stocked bows in the spring |
We are fortunate to live in Pierre, S.D. A place where we can fish all year round catching a number of species with relative ease. Yes, we've got the bluegills and perch down on the grasslands, and those are all well and good, but I'd argue there is something better for kids fishing...BASS!! More specifically, white bass and smallmouth bass. For my money, there aren't many fish that will give you a fight on a fly rod (or a little princess fishing pole) like a smallie or whitie. Yes, any fish is a good fish, but if you have access to these mighty fighters you can't go wrong getting one on the end of a scooby-doo or princess rod.
Our children are never going to be too young, or too old to experience a great fishing trip. They are the future of the fishing world, and yet another reason to get out on the water. Take a kid fishing today!!
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Getting the hang of taking a good fish photo (I'm so proud!!)
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| Afraid of the "Kitty-Cat" fish |
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| The clouser and bobber get them every time! |
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