Sounds to me like he's ready since he's begining to ask about it. My daughter started to fly fish about that age (she's just turned 16 now and probably a better caster than me!). My younger daughters have been tying flies since about the age of three. They get to pick the materials, so the resulting flies are some of the most gawdy, colorful things you'll ever want to see, but hey, we have fun.

I would suggest limiting the time of your fist few outings to no more than a hour or two. Kids get frustrated quickly. And don't press the issue too much if, after a few casts, he just wants to flip over rocks looking for nymphs and crayfish. Above all - KEEP IT FUN! That "funness" is what gets kids hooked.

Also, I think the best advice I can give is to not expect to do any fishing yourself...

for a long, long time.

-Darryl

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All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head
With nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave