Kids and Panfish
I remember my own six kids growing up and the joy on their faces when they caught their first fish. We were fortunate enough to be able to have a camera on hand most of the time, and even caught the big moment on movie film once or twice. Kids and sunfish just seem to go together I think.
Now my youngest is twenty-four, so its been a few years since those hook and bobber days. But it just so happens I have 10 wonderful grandkids, and four of them are between 2-3 years old. Grandpa has been making some plans (at least in his mind) concerning those “youngins”, and some summer fishing trips.
I just happened to take my rod and reel over to Hillsdale with me today, and after I did some turkey scouting, tried our little pond out. I’ll be darned if I didn’t catch some nice sunfish with a can of wax worms I happened to have. I put them back and told them to stay hungry for my grandkids sake. I’ve picked out a good camping spot and can’t wait till summer is in full bloom.
To a child it doesn’t matter so much where the event (fishing) takes place, but the fact that this special moment is shared with someone who loves them. Hope your all able to create wonderful memories with your kids and grandkids this summer. Lord willing thats my plan!
Mike