Fishing With Grandson

[Gerry Zagorski]

His first time casting himself and I have to say he’s a chip off the old block. No fish just yet but we did manage a few trees 👀. We did however see a nice Gentleman catch a super nice Rainbow on a Midge and he was kind enough to show it to us and watch the release. Fish had to be 20 inches.

[AndyS]

Nice, the stream where you are fishing looks awesome !

[Hookmanski]

Awesome photo Gerry! He'll be mugging people on Tog trips in no time :D

[DanH]

Nice ! Maybe take him somewhere where he can catch a few bluegills to keep the interest up !

[FASTEDDIE29]

Atta boy! Cute kid! Fishing is in his veins. Get em’ going Cap’n Gerry! :D

[Mikey topaz]

It’s all downhill from there! Kid will be ripping lips before you know it.

[Gerry Zagorski]

A quick wrap up...

We fished for 3 days while camping with us for the first time and he would have fished 7 x 24 if he had his way and I had the energy. I forgot how much it takes out of you trying to keep up with a little person's energy and needless to say we slept well.

He got the casting down surprisingly fast and showed a good amount of patience until we finally got dialed in on the sunnies and small bass by switching over to worms under a bobber.

The topper for me was when we got home and his Mom asked him what his favorite part of the camping trip was. Without hesitation he screamed FISHING!!

Got to love when kids take an interest in the outdoors and the simpler things in life. Seeing fishing through his eyes reminded me how I got hooked so many years ago and how this great sport of ours can consume you and along the way, enrich you with a lifetime of great friendships and fond memories.

This is the sort of stuff you won't find at Disney or sitting behind a TV or video game. Yes it requires a bit more effort but contrary to what the techies would have you believe, it is the truest definition of a "totally immersive experience" and is much more rewarding.

If you need help getting started there is NJ State Sponsored parents fishing class on Thursday June 23rd https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/budding.htm?fbclid=IwAR1pSdA2O2TLRrOCBOmrT4lWxopz0 Res5mI2dJgbAnHOhT4VOfAJ-eSA248

If you want some tips or need my help feel free to write me at njfishing@aol.com

Take a kid fishing, it's worth the effort.

[TomKaye]

You are truly blessed Gerry and I cannot wait to introduce my 3 young grandkids to
"" this great sport of ours can consume you and along the way, enrich you with a lifetime of great friendships and fond memories.""

How true !! Stay safe & Tight lines.

[Gerry Zagorski]

You are truly blessed Gerry and I cannot wait to introduce my 3 young grandkids to
"" this great sport of ours can consume you and along the way, enrich you with a lifetime of great friendships and fond memories.""

How true !! Stay safe & Tight lines.

Thanks and I can't wait for you to have that opportunity too Tom! It is a blessing and another season of life to embrace. Besides, we need to raise up some young first mates as we get older to share in the work and "what good are dwarfs if they don't do chores" :D

[dales529]

Great post Gerry! You now know what cool kids are:D
Congrats nothing better than passing on the sport especially with family.

[CMA719]

Agree with all of these sentiments. My sons (now 11 and 14, where did the time go?) and I have spent many, many hours fishing over the years, and it's been some of the most meaningful time that we spent together. I hope that we will always be fishing buddies as they grow up and go out into the world.