Rustic-Fisher Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Well after the wife got off night shift this AM we had planned on heading to the sportsmen show but with temps forecasted into the 20's there was no way we were going to be inside. Figured with the money we would of spent on fuel, passes, food, and who knows how many impulse buys on my part we would head off to a place that guaranteed my little guy a shot at a fish and enjoy the stellar weather (though the sportsmen show trout pond is a right of passage for a kid). As soon as we arrived at the trout ponds my little guy was going crazy, unbuckled him from the truck, mom handed him his pre-rigged rod and I watched him sprint from the truck towards the ponds dragging dad's G loomis ultra light through the gravel the whole wayLesson learned. We checked in, grabbed our white pale and headed over to the brookie pond. The micro tube and slip float rig was tossed towards the middle of the pond and almost instantly my son had his first fish. I can't even explain his excitement. Between the screams, cheers we landed our first brookie. After everyone calmed down, myself included! we headed up to the rainbow pond where Mom and Dad hooked a few more with my son insisting he land them in the net. Though i enjoy the Sportsmen Show, I think weather permitting we may do this every spring until he's old enough to take a crack at some river Bow's. Definitely an alternative to the Sportsmen Show and plus who knows how much $$ I would of dropped at the trout pond at the show LOL. Back to the rivers this week for Dad! Tightlines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great memories created. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I think you got way more bang for the buck following plan "B". You also got a day you'll not likely forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Awesome nothing better then the young ones getting into fishing congrats and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Great morning read. Looks like the family was all smiles with that outing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I did that with my daughters when they were young and now we do it with my grandson. Definitely good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Fantastic stuff! Definitely the better plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Very nice Ryan. It sure was a nice day to be outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 that post made my morning! Thanks for taking the time! Good work dad. Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 great day with the family for sure !!! the little guy will remember that forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks, Can't wait to post another similar report, and his first words this morning were "we go fishing" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks, Can't wait to post another similar report, and his first words this morning were "we go fishing" lol SWEET bud. Mine are always,"wish I was going fishing today" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 A great alternative. You certainly have given him the bug if he's asking/telling "we go fishing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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