GaBankFisher Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Apparently my boy Andrew (10yrs) is pretty excited about the possibility of a trip the Bass Pro Shop this weekend (we are visiting family in Savannah). He presented me with this list yesterday afternoon. I can't put my finger on the exact reason, but it did make me feel pretty dang good. 3 Quote
Tyfisher Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Love it. I do about the same thing before I go, otherwise I get so overwhelmed with fishing stuff that I forget what I actually need! His handwriting is about as good as mine as well. Planning to head there for the first time this year in a few weeks. Quote
Quitlimpin Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 That's awesome! The force is strong with this one! 2 Quote
gr8outdoorz Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Man that is awesome!! The bait monkey knows no age limits!! Hahahaha! 2 Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 21, 2013 Super User Posted June 21, 2013 Be sure to have him count the various types of animals all over the place, like fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, etc. Play a game with him and you pick out an animal to see if he can find it and he does the same within a 60-second time slot. If the store has a shooting range bring quarters. Lots of quarters. Have him climb all over the boats and 5-wheelers. Take pics as he will have the time of his life. Check out the aquarium. Fantastic. Have a fun time and bring home some of their fudge. It is outstanding. Quote
gripnrip Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Smart kid! Number one on the list is one of my go to baits! 1 Quote
camovan Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 ha! My 5yo daughter woke me up the other morning to see if I would read her the BPS catalog. Quote
buzzfrog Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 ha! My 5yo daughter woke me up the other morning to see if I would read her the BPS catalog. I pray when I have a kid this happens Quote
Super User Tuckahoe Joe Posted June 21, 2013 Super User Posted June 21, 2013 Sounds like your kids on the right track. I try and make lists like that before I go too. Too bad I can't seem to stick to them once I get there. 1 Quote
livetofish28 Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Be sure to have him count the various types of animals all over the place, like fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, etc. Play a game with him and you pick out an animal to see if he can find it and he does the same within a 60-second time slot. If the store has a shooting range bring quarters. Lots of quarters. Have him climb all over the boats and 5-wheelers. Take pics as he will have the time of his life. Check out the aquarium. Fantastic. Have a fun time and bring home some of their fudge. It is outstanding. I remember doing stuff like that when I was younger now you can barely get me out of the fishing section if you manage to do that I will probably be going to the restaurant that is attached to it (Ashland BPS) or to the boating section. By the way Sam you seem to be the holy grail for information on anything for bass fishing!!!!! Quote
Super User tomustang Posted June 21, 2013 Super User Posted June 21, 2013 Is there fudge that good? Is it better than cabelas? Quote
Sodus Bay Scooter Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Man that is awesome!! The bait monkey knows no age limits!! Hahahaha! I literally LOL'd on this post! Quote
Sodus Bay Scooter Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I'm 33 and I do the exact same thing, only on my iPhone. Quote
Brandon K. Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 That's awesome. I think it made you feel good because you know you passed on something you love to your son Andrew. Quote
BigMoneyGrip Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Your kid and the bait monkey must have met already... 1 Quote
pbrussell Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I used to do the same thing when I was young, and I can remember my first trip to bass pro shops with my family. Talk about a thing of wonderment. Quote
Super User AK-Jax86 Posted June 21, 2013 Super User Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome letter my son is 1 and I hope one day I recoeve a letter like that. Quote
RoachDad Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Apparently my boy Andrew (10yrs) is pretty excited about the possibility of a trip the Bass Pro Shop this weekend (we are visiting family in Savannah). He presented me with this list yesterday afternoon. I can't put my finger on the exact reason, but it did make me feel pretty dang good. Ha! If you ever need a babysitter, let me know. Quote
RoachDad Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I used to do the same thing when I was young, and I can remember my first trip to bass pro shops with my family. Talk about a thing of wonderment. I remember my first trip also. I was in my 30s. Me and my buddies would sit around at work in NC and make big orders to save on shipping. We always said we were going to take a road trip to MO. or wherever the main place is that we were ordering from. ANd then it seemed like they started building them all over the place. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted June 21, 2013 Super User Posted June 21, 2013 Quote from Red Earth lol Sam is the King Of Lists Be grateful you son is not like Sam. There would be 100 items on that list and instead of visiting family, you'd be visiting the poor house. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted June 22, 2013 Global Moderator Posted June 22, 2013 I used to hi light stuff I wanted in the catalog and that's all my parents had to do for me for Christmas or my birthday. Now I live 15 minutes from one so making a list isn't nearly as important. Besides if I forget something it just gives me a reason to go back. Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 22, 2013 Super User Posted June 22, 2013 Is there fudge that good? Is it better than cabelas? Yep. Its that good. Quote
pbrussell Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 I remember my first trip also. I was in my 30s. Me and my buddies would sit around at work in NC and make big orders to save on shipping. We always said we were going to take a road trip to MO. or wherever the main place is that we were ordering from. ANd then it seemed like they started building them all over the place. The store in springfield is over the top. I've been to a number of other stores around the US and they can't touch the springfield store. Quote
jtharris3 Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Awesome list! You got him headed in the right direction! Quote
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