The moments you shouldn't forget.....

[whitwolf]

It's a dreary, rainy, chilly day so It seemed like a great day to head to the local boat/tackle shop with the grandson. It's a given that a little time goes a long way with him so I make these visits somewhat short and try my best to look at things that he will like. That being said, had I bought everything he liked I would have spent $50,026.00. He seemed to love the Skeeter boat with some bells and whistles and a Spro BZ1 rat. While I admire his taste in boats and baits I do believe my wife would have had a coronary. lol Instead we walked out $23.00 lighter and he was happy.   

 

The one thing to always remember Is whatever the task, whether It be fishing, tackle shops, or anything you are passionate about they are little folks and for the most part have a very low attention threshold. Keep it fun for them and whether it's 10 minutes or an hour know when to leave. I'm hoping he remembers these times fondly but If not that's just fine. 

[Spankey]

Sort of know where you're coming from. I have two young grandsons that I've been getting them more involved over the last couple of years. During the winter I build up a nice care package for them with Trout and Bass stuff. They live pretty close to me so we can take trips to Cabelas, BPS, Susquehanna or even to the local Wally to pick up stuff. They really dig it. I really dig it. I have them covered real well with UltraLite rods and tackle for trout and panfish. It's fun.  

[MassYak85]

Just tell your wife your Grandson bought himself a new boat and is going to store it in your driveway 

 

 

I remember when I was really young I wasn't really into fishing yet. I enjoyed it for small amounts of time fishing with worms and bobbers. What I really enjoyed was kayaking with my dad trying to catch frogs and turtles. I could spend hours doing that with him and that's kind of what got me hooked on being on the water. Honestly my addiction to bass fishing was mostly self-acquired, my dad enjoys and nurtures it too but I'm not sure how much he would do on his own if I wasn't into it myself. I think the important thing for young kids is to just expose them to the outdoors in as long a dose as they'll let you. Could be 20 minutes, could be 2 hours, could be 2 days (camping). If they learn to appreciate it then, they'll probably pick up at least one lifetime hobby they really enjoy from it whether it be hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, etc. 

[tander]

We need to what ever it takes to get (grand)kids outdoors instead of staying inside with video games and iphones.

Whitwolf, you really needed to get the Skeeter, after all, it is for the grandson.

 

[lonnie g]

43 minutes ago, MassYak85 said:

Just tell your wife your Grandson bought himself a new boat and is going to store it in your driveway 

 

 

I remember when I was really young I wasn't really into fishing yet. I enjoyed it for small amounts of time fishing with worms and bobbers. What I really enjoyed was kayaking with my dad trying to catch frogs and turtles. I could spend hours doing that with him and that's kind of what got me hooked on being on the water. Honestly my addiction to bass fishing was mostly self-acquired, my dad enjoys and nurtures it too but I'm not sure how much he would do on his own if I wasn't into it myself. I think the important thing for young kids is to just expose them to the outdoors in as long a dose as they'll let you. Could be 20 minutes, could be 2 hours, could be 2 days (camping). If they learn to appreciate it then, they'll probably pick up at least one lifetime hobby they really enjoy from it whether it be hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, etc. 

if this works he can park one in my drive too!  !lol.

makes me smile reading it guys, I have 4 of them. sometimes we are called to be teachers and don't even know it . keep on teaching ,one day they will catch one just for you!

[Sam]

My grandkids love to climb over the boats and four wheelers at BPS.

 

They will note the various animals; check out the aquarium; have lunch or dinner in the restaurant; but they are not interested in anything other than the boats and four-wheelers.

 

Still fun to take them to BPS even if they are not interested in fishing.
 

Of course, they are 6 and 4 so not being interested in fishing is not unusual at that age. Give them a few years and I am sure they will want to join me for some fun time on the water.

[lo n slo]

we got both our grandkids NC lifetime fishing and hunting licenses for their first birthday. great deal

[samwise2u]

Took my son and 3 of my 4 grandsons (the 4th is 2 months old) to a boat show today. They had a blast climbing on the boats, over the 4 wheelers and walking through the RVs. Does not get better. Only bad part was the granddaughter did stayed with her Mom to go to the gym.

[flyingmonkie]

I've got two beautiful girlies (3.5 and 2), and we're fortunate that our house backs up to a small neighborhood pond.  If the weather is nice, we are playing outside, and the pond is a favorite destination for us.

 

I'll frequently grab a rod and take it down there with us.  I can usually get a small bass on within a dozen casts, and I always let the girls help me real it in.  They love it!  When I practice my pitching in the back yard, I make sure and get their Zebcos out and we all practice casting together.  Checking juglines at the lake is always pretty fun, and I'm assured my year's worth of pink senkos everytime we go to BPS (they always pick pink).

 

I'm glad you brought this up @whitwolf - I think about it all the time.  It is important to get our kids engaged with nature (and if possible, fishing).  Keep it fun, keep it short, and keep a smile on your face!

 

 

[N Florida Mike]

Going to take my 11 year old G- daughter out on the lake tomorrow afternoon.She caught a 3 pounder yesterday.

[Bluebasser86]

I love taking my oldest son, now 3 years old, out fishing with me. I know when I head out I'm looking at 30 minutes on the water at the most. I'm also 100% certain that I'm targeting bluegills because they're the easiest fish to get to bite. I must be doing something right because at this point he's still asking a couple times a week to go fishing, despite it being the dead middle of winter. Most fishing trips quickly turn into rock throwing trips, but that's okay because he's having fun and that's what we're there for. 

[Oregon Native]

I had one...now two "old fashioned" photo albums.  Yup...I actually like pictures not digitally done.  My son ... who has two sons of his own now told me if I could leave him anything it would be those albums.  Nothing but hunting and fishing pics went and go into them.  They are a memory lane and some more pages are going to be added here soon as several people in family finally caught some fish lately.  Sooo many memory's.