Best trip I've ever been on...and I didn't even take a pole

Probably one of the proudest moments Ive had as a father was this weekend. I was able to put away the boat, graphs, multiple poles, and tackle boxes, and just take my 2(almost 3) year old fishing for his first time. Just me, him, his new zebco 202, and a tub of worms. Went to Conway and bank fished a little and went to the piers to catch him some bream. Teaching him when and how to real, and how to hold a fish was awesome. His first fish ever was a redear and he followed that with several bluegill. Once he realized it was a tugging match between him and the fish he really enjoyed it. I dont want to rush him growing up, but i cant wait to get him out and on some crappie.

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The smile says it ALL!!! Great job dad! Pass on the great outdoors and build some memories!!!

Good job dad those are some of the experiences that really count.

That's awesome! !

Thats awesome! Congrats!!! I got a 4 month old little girl I cant wait to get her out fishing!!! :biggrin Dont want to rush her growing either!

That's great. Man he looks happy.

My wife is 12 weeks along with our first. Honestly I wish I could fast forward about two and a half years right now, if not six months she's so sick. Hopefully that changes soon.

Great job thanks for sharing!

Good job, dad! Now that's what it's all about! Your son will never forget that day! Doubt you will either!

Thats great. Don't rush it seems like last year my son was that age, now he's 29. Try and enjoy every moment.

Good job!

Great job Pops! It is just as much fun to get back to the basics with the kids.

God job , start them out right .:fish

Nice Job love to take a child along when ever I Can.

I have been hesitant to take my almost 3 year old grandson fishing because his attention span is about 30 seconds and he is on to the next big adventure. He keeps saying he doesn't have a fishing pole so maybe it is time. (His older brother and sister have been fishing with me since they were around 6, now they are 16 and 17 but still love to go)
Thanks for posting. I have been trying to decide what kind of outfit to get him. Did you get a combo with the 202?? Might be just the ticket for him.
SeaRay

awesome! whats not to love about this wtg!!

Great story, and pics. I know you were and are proud!!! Quality time like that is hard to come by. They grow up way to fast nowadays.

Great job.

Nice job. Enjoy every minute you can.

Thanks for the post and pics... Thats some good stuff!

I remember those days with my two. Great pics. GTT

Time well spent, Good job dad .