17Nov2008
Introducing Kids to Fishing and the Outdoors
“Dad can I play my Playstation?” It’s all I ever seem to hear when I’m around the house. Lots of kids these days seem addicted to watching TV or playing computer games. It’s so hard to get my boy away from this and play outside. But, if I mention fishing, he’s begging to come along.
To kids, a fishing trip is an adventure. There’s so many different things to see and enjoy that often the actual attraction isn’t catching fish at all. I can still recall parts of my childhood spent fishing and camping with my father. It was a fun, learning experience. I never wanted to miss the opportunity to tag along.
My son caught his first fish (a golden perch) when he was two years old. He needed some help to hold the rod but managed to wind it in himself. He was facinated with the fish, especially its eyes.
When he was three, he started catching bass on his own. Most of his fish were caught trolling, although he did like to cast lures as well.
Now at almost five years old, he has discovered a whole world of fun things to do when we go fishing and camping. There driving the boat, playing in the water, toasting marshmellows, sleeping in the tent and looking for wallabies, possums and frogs,. The list of activities he enjoys goes on and on.
If you like the outdoors yourself, it’s a great place to introduce kids to. Educate them and teach them to be safe along the way. My boy might find the Playstation fun but I know that when fishing is the other option, it will always be the winner.
Discussion
No responses to "Introducing Kids to Fishing and the Outdoors"
There are no comments yet, add one below.
Leave a Comment