New Fisher (Hopefully)

[zimrx17]

My daughter recently asked me about fly fishing, and my "fancy" rod. So I took her out behind the house and let her play around a little bit. Honestly she did better than I did my first time. It was fun, and hopefully I can get her out on the water and catch a fish or two.


She also tied a fly, it was a wooly booger, and she did most of it, practically all of it except for the whip finish. Makes me very happy that she might enjoy something we could do together. I can only stand so much Disney Princesses.
Drew



[This message has been edited by zimrx17 (edited 27 September 2005).]

[Harold Hattaway]

Drew;

Funny how much a little fishing trip or practice can mean to a child. You keep her involved with fishing and she will always have great memories of her dad.

Harold

[zimrx17]

I finally got the picture to come up, I am going to use photo bucket from now on.

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[ohiotuber]

Drew,
She looks like a natural! The great thing is that you didn't push her, but waited until SHE expressed interest. She's probably hooked now!
Mike

[Joe]

The seed is planted. I'd like to recommend anyone who wants to start their child out flyfishing to read either Fly-Fishing with Children: A guide for Parents by Phil Brunquell MD or First Cast: Teaching Kids to Fly-Fish by Phil Genova. I've read both books before I started my daughters out and it helped me navigate through the pitfalls of teaching my children to fly fish. Good-luck on your new adventure!!