Haven't been in months because of work and kids. Got up at 4am and hit the lake. Caught some decent smallmouth and we just talked the whole time. Haven't felt that relaxed in ages. Gonna make it a monthly thing if I can swing it. My mental health needs this.
Those early morning fishing trips are underrated. You get some quiet time, bonding with your dad, and you're actually catching something. The work and kids stuff will still be there when you get back but you needed that reset.
Man, I get it. Been months since I took mine fishing too because of the grind. Glad you got out there and reconnected like that.
That 4am wake up is rough but totally worth it for that kind of time with your dad. Those quiet moments on the water hitting different when life gets busy.
Getting up at 4am for a fishing trip hits different when you haven't done it in months. That lake air probably felt like therapy. My old man and I used to do that and those trips were some of my best memories. How'd your dad's casting look after all that time?
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I need this. I haven't hit the water for a real fishing trip in over a year because of work and the kids. We do some kayaking at the local spots but it's not the same. Decent catch though, sounds like the time away paid off. How long were you out?