I've started taking my 3yo son fishing with me, which is a lot of fun. I've found that when he is off chasing frogs or playing I find myself putting down my pole and holding his 3ft tiger pole watching the bobber for little blue gills. As much as the thump of a bass on a jig gets my heart going there is something calming and enjoyable in watching that bobber go under even knowing it is the same cookie cutter fish.