True Happiness

[Jake P]

My son is as interested in fishing as a 3 y/o can be. He loves waking up on saturday mornings, laying on the couch with me and watching whatever fishing show I have on DVR.

 

I have taken him fishing a few times right before he turned 3 and he was more interested in other things like chasing ducks etc. Well this morning a good buddy of mine and I took our boys to a pond by where I work. Its right off of 114 E before Dallas right in between 2 hotels. Odd place for a body of water containing fish, but it is almost a fish a cast.

 

We were using 1/16th oz jig heads with single and double tail grubs in white. Planned on the old bobber and cricket because I know the Bluegills are bunched up at the end of this pond, but it was way too windy. Plus the grub worked out because my son is happier while doing something like reeling vs sitting still which no 3 y/o can do.

 

all in all caught about 25 fish, none over 10", but it was a perfect day for both our boys. This was my sons FIRST cast, reel and successfully landed fish. The feeling I get picturing his face and excitement when he felt the tug is priceless. He even lipped them after I removed the hook and put them back in the water safely on his own.

 

Today was one of the best days of my life. Being able to share the hobby that I love most with my son and watch him enjoy it just as much.....There is no words to explain how happy and proud I am as a father.

 

Also happy to know that I have a spot where I can put him on fish just about whenever I want.

[Tuckahoe Joe]

Sounds like he had a blast...congrats to you and your son!

[00 mod]

Congrats!  That is what it is all about!

 

Jeff

[Siebert Outdoors]

It doesnt get better then that!

[Big-O]

Your comment

 

"Today was one of the best days of my life. Being able to share the hobby that I love most with my son and watch him enjoy it just as much.....There is no words to explain how happy and proud I am as a father."

 

Should be placed on the back of the photos and dated, so that he can share those moments throughout his Future... You're a GREAT Dad and thanks for the post and photos 

[MarkH024]

Congrats! Can't wait to take my boys fishing when they get big enough! Those pics are wall hangers right there.

[MCS]

Awesome day for the both of you. You will have many years of good times like that to lookforward to.

[Paul Roberts]

Congrats! That feels just great from here too.

[AK-Jax86]

Congrats man moments like these are what life is about when you become a father