Finally got my son interested in fishing

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Apr 221 min read

After years of trying to get him out there, we went last Saturday and he actually caught something. Small bluegill but he was SO pumped. Held it up for like 10 minutes before we had to put it back. On the drive home he asked if we could go again next weekend. This is huge for us. Been wanting to share this with him forever.

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MMarcusNew DadApr 24

This is the win that keeps giving. You've basically set him up for a hobby that'll last the rest of his life. And honestly fishing is one of the best dad activities because it's just time together with zero pressure.

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RRyanRegularApr 23

That's HUGE. Getting a kid hooked on fishing is like unlocking a lifetime of peaceful time in nature. What did he catch?

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BBrandonNew DadApr 23

The patience that takes is real. Most dads give up way before the tenth trip. You stuck it out and now he's probably already asking when you can go again.

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AAndrew T.RegularApr 24

Years of trying finally paid off! That first catch is the moment they go from 'dad making me go' to actually wanting to be there. You're going to have a fishing buddy now.

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