My wife and I decided that Wednesday evening family time was going to be spent at Forest Hill Park, which is conveniently right down the street. I figured it was the perfect time to bust out the Princess rod I got Natalie for Christmas. She's been messin' with it in the house, but definitely needed to be taken to the water.
Even though I did all the casting and hook setting, I was proud that she held the rod and cranked when she realized there was a fish on the other end. When I passed the rod to her after the hook up, she was obviously excited to the feel the fighting fish and reeled it in all by herself. It was awesome.
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| Green Sunfish (I think) |
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| Bluegill |
The magic twinkled in her two and a half year old eyes and as I smiled, I hoped this would be the beginning of many, many more in years to come. I prayed that she would keep interest, and even cultivate a love for it as she gets older. And as I looked over at Miles, sitting, smiling, and watching birdies in mommy's lap, I knew anticipation will inevitably bring his turn. But I tell you what, there's something amazingly special about fishing with my baby girl.
AWESOME!! That must of been a proud moment for you! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Her first fish is the most beautiful freshwater fish in the whole state. (in my opinion)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. You will never forget these moments. Cherish them and foster them. I remember my daughter's first fish at around the same age---a black crappie---what a moment. She is 6 now and I hope to continue her interest in fishing; especially now that Daddy is a yak fisherman!! Thanks for jogging that memory!! Take care.
Carl
Now that what I call making a bond that will last a lifetime. Something she will remember for the rest of her life. NIce Pics.
ReplyDeleteHey, awesome looking blog! I just stumbled across it this evening. Always nice to find other kayak fishing bloggers.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good reports/stories!
Thanks guys!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late but...Excellent post! I remember my little girl catching her first blue gill a couple of years ago and now she's five. Thinking of that day seems better than remembering just about any other fish I have ever caught. The bonus is that you are creating memories that should last a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Brainwash her young ;) Beautiful fish to boot! Cheers, and great blog!
ReplyDeleteawesome, I can't wait untill my son gets a little older so I can take him fishing!
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