Took the boat out early before the family woke up. Best decision I made all week. Got on the water at 5:30 and this thing hit my lure like 15 minutes in. First real catch all summer. Spent the rest of the morning just enjoying the quiet and catching smaller ones. Worth every penny of that boat payment honestly.
That sounds amazing. Getting out on the water before everyone wakes up is peak dad time. I try to do my coffee and quiet mornings before chaos but nothing beats actually being out doing something you love.
5:30 AM start is the way to do it. Between work and three kids, I'd give anything for that kind of peace and quiet time. Congrats on the catch.
That's the dream right there. Getting out on the water before the chaos starts is what keeps me sane. A 6lb largemouth is solid too, nice work.
6lb largemouth is solid. Those early morning trips are everything. Worth every bit of lost sleep. The peace out there is underrated.
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This is the kind of self care dads actually need. Getting back to your hobbies makes you a better dad when you're with the family. Nothing wrong with that early wake up.