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We've been coming down during his spring break since he was 11 or 12. He starts college this fall, so it will be several years before we can make it during the "prime" season again.
I had been hoping for a good week, but the weather and lake level seem to be conspiring to make the fishing tough.
Gonna be a rough time for old Dad when we head for home :(
They grow up too fast don't they.
Dang straight. Seems like yesterday I held him for the first time in the hospital and my wife laughed when I started talking to him about going fishing. Now he's taller than me. Just got him trained up to launch and load.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
The most wonderful part of this is he has probably learned so much from you during your trips (not only fishing) that will help to mold him as a man. Bet he will have the desire to do the same for his youngins someday. Probably ask for your guidence then as well! One thing I lerned as mine left the house, they still want to come home and do things with you that they did growing up. Fishing, camping, hunting, golf, whatever! Best of luck on your trip and to your boy in college!!!
i am the other side of this conversation....my mom would take me to the pond behind the house when us kids were home from school....now that we fast forward 30 yrs, it is me taking them fishing again....it's funny to watch them watch me and learn all they can from me.....i do not have kids of my own and to see them catch the fish makes me the happiest...we are coming down in april and as i've said before...i don't really care if i catch "the big one" as long as they do...my father was always more interested in hot rods until i took him to kentucky lake...he still talks about that trip and is pumped to be going back...so as a "son" i can say that being with your parents in a boat...on the lake..is something i will always treasure...best of luck to you and to your son in his journey to college....ps: save us a couple crappie???? lol
That's funny as heck! That's exactly the same conversation I had with mine when he was born! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
Depending on the year, college spring break may be about as good as it gets around here.
You never know.
We might be at war with mama if I try to run off for him very long when he's home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quackrstackr
Just tell her that he could either be at Kentucky Lake with you or on Panama City Beach.
Let her choose. :D
The most important thing, is that he's still growing...!Thumbs Up
Hey Catfan, you may be suprised. My father and I did the samething, I am 37 years old and still enjoy fishing with my Dad. This year will make our 17th consecutive year together on the water since I left home (this includes the time I was in college) Truthfully, I enjoy the time I spend with him more now than I did when I was younger. When are you all heading out? Dad and I will be there for a week starting on the 2nd. Good Luck and keep the faith, you may be suprised how this works out. He may miss a year or two but he'll be back!!!!
I don't know for sure. Maybe Saturday or Sunday. Got an eye on the weather since we'll be tent camping at Hillman Ferry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott73
I'm currently in college near KY Lake and do more fishing now than I ever have in my life. Me and my buddies take the boat out every chance we get, 2-4 times a week just for a couple hours at a time but heck I still get to go. As for Dad, we generally go during spring break for crappie and right after school gets out to chase some redear. I can't believe I'm this lucky to be in situation like I am, but I sure don't regret it. Maybe something like this can work out for your son, CatFan, if he has a lake near his school.