sneak_e_pete Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 To all the fathers out there. I have 3 boys... My oldest is 7 today. Next Thursday I am taking him on a fly- in trip...just him and I...only cabin on the lake. His first real fishing trip and first time on a plane. My boys live with their mom, so I dont see them everyday. I am sure we will remember this trip forever. Flying with Buck and Bingwood lodge and staying at their White Owl Lake outpost. Mike Borger did a piece on this place last year and helped connect me with the outfitter. I have dreamt about this moment since he was born. He is a dad's boy and loves fishing as much as I do. Will post a full report when we come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Enjoy every minute ,they grow so fast.,I'm sure the two of you will have a great time,and you can bet at that age,he will remember it forever. Looking forward to the report. Edited July 14, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 That's a trip both you and your son will remember forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I hope your trip is amazing and you both get life long memories from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I love the fishing time with my 3 boys and they live with me! This will be extra special for the both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Awesome. A memory I am sure that will bring back great times for each of you for the rest of your lives, and one your son can pass on to his in time. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I don't know what to suggest, as I don't yet have the joy of a child. However, I can only imagine the feeling you have right now. At first I was going to say, "take lots of photo's". but at second thought .... just enjoy it. enjoy the time. you'll remember it forever (and so will your son). I wish you great weather, no bugs, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Sounds like the beginning of a long time tradition for you & your boys Pete. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
registerfly Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 sounds like a great trip. your boy will love it. and before you know it he, like mine, will be passing along the fishing pointers along to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Take photos. Bring an inexpensive tripod so you can get in the pictures with your son. Even less expensive point and shoot cameras have timers so you can jump in the scene. Get others to snap a few photos of you two. Have a great time ! Cheers !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I sure wish I had a camera back in my olden days...the only ones I have are in my memory (mind)...do take photos to look back on the good times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 good tip with the suggestion of a tripod. You want to be able to be in the pictures. I wish my dad would be in some of the pics I have. Just take it slow and enjoy every moment. No need to rush, you'll look back on this years from now and remember every moment like it was yesterday. This is definitely on my bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I did a couple fly ins with my kids when they were 10&5 and then again 12&7. They still talk about the "fun" family stuff we did over the fishing. Take a couple hours every day to do kid stuff. Get out of the boat every now and then and do some exploring along the shore. We did treasure hunts around the cabin and I made a list of easily predictable finds (pine cone, white rock,... ) that my kids did a couple of times that week. Also took a little "box of treasures" from the dollar store (games and toys) and when I could hid it around the cabin and then drew a map for them to find it. Take 20 steps from back door to big pine tree - kind of stuff. Also plan meals that are kid fun like roasting hot dogs over the fire. Enjoy your trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Something you'll both remember for a lifetime for sure. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks all! Great idea about the tri-pod, going to pick one up. Also good advice about taking the time to enjoy the moments and not rushing. Bringing his favourite board games to play. This kid is hardcore though. Many times I have said lets call it a day...freezing cold, tired...and he has said "please dad..lets get one more" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hope you both have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Jr Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Have a great time . My son and I have been going on trips since he was small never had a bad trip and we have a lot of memories . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 enjoy your time....... my son turned 19 and found out about the opposite sex....doesnt wanna come fishn anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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