crappieperchhunter Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 I'll try to set this up a little bit so maybe you folks can appreciate what today meant to me. My son has never been a fisherman despite my best efforts when he was younger to get him interested in my passion. He moved out of the house in Aug 2010 at 21 and bought himself a townhouse. He is currently working part time and going to college full time. So he has school 5 days a week and works both days on the weekend. Frankly I have no clue how he pulls it all off. To say he is busy is a gross understatement. So one night this week I get a message on Facebook. Dad I don't work this weekend...do you wanna take me out ice fishing? I think he was 8-10 the last time he was on the ice with me. Take you fishing...HELL YES !!! I had tentative plans made to hook up with someone from the board here. I PM'd that individual and explained my situation and that I was going to get out with my boy instead. He was a class act and gracious about it and for that I am grateful. Phil thank you for your understanding. Hopefully we can do it some other time. So we fished out of Port Bolster today from 7:30 until 2:30 and managed 11 keeper perch between the 2 of us...one of my worst days ever on the ice for perch...but it was a great day. We had an hour in the car up and an hour back to solve the problems of the world and 7 hours on the ice to torment a few fish and just spent a good day catching up. It was over way to fast for me. This past summer he got out in the boat with me twice as well. So three times in the last year. For the first time I have a glimmer of hope that he has started to actually enjoy time spent fishing. Some times the best days on the water have nothing to do with catching fish. Today was one of those days for ME
Entropy Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for sharing. I too need to get out with my Dad more, but with LIFE and kids it is difficult. Not right, nor the way life should be. Hope you get a few more of these days Thanks. Entropy
MCTFisher9120 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Nice report Steve, yesterday was tough out there for all of us. I brought home 6 nice perch just for my dinner . Was nice seeing you guys out there. Thanks for sharing! Mike
Grimace Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 That is great! If he finally got a day off and you are the first one he phoned (especially at 21) then he must hold you in the highest regard. It sounds like he is taking a liking for fishing as well. I have not fished with my father since September. We use to fish together every week-end. We have both been busy at work and I have a little boy now. When I was 25 I figured out that my father was right about all those things I thought he was wrong about. We have been inseparable ever since.
Rizzo Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 that's great! I have 4 little guys who show minimal interest in fishing, I hope someday I'll have days like that
fishingfarmer Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 That is a great story.I also have a son in his early 20's that I do not see alot.He works nights and just got married.I am hoping to get him on the Ice soon.I am glad you had a great time.
Rattletrap2 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Congratulations and thanks for sharing that with us. Sounds like the apple does not fall too far from the tree! You have definitely done something right raising that one!
Skipper D Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Thank you for sharing your story , it got me right here.
pikehunter Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 What a great message to receive and congatulations on an excellent day fishing with your son. Congratulations to your son also, working, going to school and purchasing a home! He's really a busy boy and deserves a pat on the shoulder. Now then, can I send my son over to meet him and take some lessons?
Beans Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Good on you and Jake !!!... You didn't mention you and Jake's annual carp fishing event on Father's Day... You know, the one where he takes my spot over at our two-swim area at Carp Point... Only fair though...he did help move some of the boulders out of the way... Now to start working on your grandson...
bigugli Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Glad to hear you and your son had some quality time together. Surprisingly I was doing the exact same thing with Jr. and one of his friends
quickme Posted January 30, 2012 Report Posted January 30, 2012 great story! I think i'm going to call my dad to see if he wants to go fishing. There isn't enough time in a day or week or even a month in that matter. Sometimes you just have to make time... thats for making me realize that. Great to hear you two had some great father and son time. Catching some fish was just a bonus Nick
Jds63 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Posted January 30, 2012 great story , Steve !!! that time is most certainly pricelss !
crappieperchhunter Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Posted January 30, 2012 Thx all for the replys. It was a Great day for us. I was so stoked I even took my camera and was actually going to try and post some pictures with my report..which would have been a first for me. Got out there, got set up and grabbed my camera to get an action shot of Jake drilling his first hole EVER...AND my camera says "LOW BATTERY" Just my luck. Soon forgotten though and Jake got some pics with his phone that he shared with me on Facebook so I was happy about that. Get out with whoever is important to you. That's what it's all about
johnnyb Posted January 30, 2012 Report Posted January 30, 2012 Great post right there....thanks for sharing.
asdve23rveavwa Posted January 30, 2012 Report Posted January 30, 2012 Great report, can feel the joy in your words! Makes me want to thank my dad for passing on the love of fishing to me. Thanks!
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