Ya marriage slowed down the angling for some years but now its coming back into full swing.When the kids were young it was hard to get away as the diaper stage came to an end things got easier.I take 4 to 5 long weekends per year and the wife is cool with it, 2 trips in May.She flipped when I payed $5000 for my first boat but really flipped over what I paid for my Lund .She has calmed down since the kids come out with Dad.
The great thing is my 8 year old son is into fishing bigtime he endures 12 hour days with ease.He is almost as crazy about it as me and sometimes outfishes his old man.
There are days when I visit my Dads camp in Lancaster Ontario 3hrs fishing of the dock with my three kids non stop action and I have to tell the kids I have had enough.Non stop taking fish off there lines rebaiting the hooks and picture taking believe me my Rod just sits there on the ground.
Now that my kids are 8,10 and 12 fishing trips are great.
My wife is easy going as long as I am up to date on my to do list.Like someone says comprimise is the key.
During the week is not very possible due to soccer 4 nights a week but sometimes I get out for the evening.
Camping trips for me now have to include fishing ,from shore boat or canoe as long as I can get out.
So for me its just getting better I am just trying to figure out how to tell her that I want a new boat something more equipped and more$$$$$$$$.
Great thread.Mike the Pike