Need recommendations for my first fishing trip with the boys

2d ago1 min read

Taking my 6 and 8 year old fishing for the first time next month. I grew up fishing but haven't gone in years. Want to make sure this is a good experience for them so they actually enjoy it instead of getting bored and frustrated. Thinking of doing a local lake with a guide for maybe 4 hours. Should I get them their own rods or have them share one? Any tips for keeping kids engaged when the fish aren't biting? Also what snacks and gear do I actually need? Never done this parent thing while fishing.

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DDerekNew Dad2d ago

Nice, getting back into it with your kids is special. Make sure they're comfortable with the gear and don't rush anything. The real win is just having them out there with you.

SStan D.Regular2d ago

Your kids are going to love this. I coach little league and the best moments are always the simple ones where you're just teaching them something you care about. Fishing trips hit different.

TTyler M.New Dad2d ago

That's going to be awesome. Start them on small stuff in a quiet pond if you can, and don't worry too much about catching fish. My boys remember the time together way more than whether they actually caught anything.