I just sent you an email with two to choose from Jerry.
JP
"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
news:kO2dnTJp1ezyAorbnZ2dnUVZ_riknZ2d@wideopenwest .com...
Joe, I'm trying to find out if this is a good email address or not?

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"Bass_Mr." wrote in message
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I second or third that Dwayne. Good WORD !
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
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"Dwayne E. Cooper" wrote in message
SNIP

I'm not much for rumors...but I love legends and stories. And I
thought everyone knew there were 8 foot long catfish (longer than
human beings)out there. And, I've actually seen and caught (well,
sort of) a sturgeon that was well over 14 feet long, but thats another
story...

Here's a vote that Martin's Rocket Fishing Rod is totally crap
and a real annoyance to future fishermen everywhere...or at least
their dads. Every time this commercial comes on TV, my 4 year old son
is totally captured by it and gives me this silly look of "C'mon
dad...doesn't this rocket rod look like the greatest thing in the
world...how can we not have one of these...let's go get one now!"

I then have to explain to him that he's got better fishing rods
(solid 5'6" graphite and boron rod) and reels (Zebco 22 gold and Zebco
33 gold) than that "piece of crap" and that its important to trust me
on things like that and not buy into every artsy fartsy thing he sees
on TV or being hawked by people out there. (you really need to put
yourself in place of my son for this moment...:)

IMO, products like this that are junk are likely to leave kids
(and potentially their parents) disappointed about fishing and more
likely to turn away from the sport.

Wanna help the sport grow and youngsters to learn to love
fishing? (gets on stump)

Denounce shabby fishing products and promote solid fishing
products. Encourage your kids to buy and use good equipment and not
"Snoopy" rod and reels and "Cost-cutter" line. Tie on the very best
lures for your kids and make sure they stick it right in the middle of
the thickest brush piles. Go fish places where they will catch "lots"
of fish. Start out by taking them for small periods of time until its
them that are wanting to stay out longer. Let them reel in the
majority of your fish until they offer to let you reel in their fish!
Take lots of pictures of fish. Brag on your children's fishing
abilities. Figure out ways to make every outing (especially low
number outings) an "adventure" and as fun as possible. Teach them
how to drive the boat and use a trolling motor ASAP. Come winter, buy
them a good computer fishing game and ask him/her how they did on a
particular outing. Have them learn to "grow" their own tackle box...a
lure at a time. Teach them to be proficient with one lure before
moving on to another. Take binoculars and a small picture book on
birds with you so they learn about the wildlife and have something to
do if they get bored a tad. Have a contest as to who's the first
person to see the next deer, turtle, turkey, snake, etc. Bring along
some goose and duck and turkey calls so they can practice calling them
in. Take them just as often (if not more often) "bank-fishing" as
supposed to fishing out of the boat. Have them shake hands with
fellow fishermen when taking out and putting in...and learn how our
fishing culture can be downright stimulating. Teach them the patience
of letting the worm drop all the way down to the bottom. Be prepared
to switch up and do another type of fishing if the current type of
fishing isn't working out like you hoped. Take them to the boat show
to look at all the crazy baits. Show them that you don't need to buy
every single crazy bait out there to catch fish. Have plenty of pogey
bait (food) and drinks for them. Ask them if they want to look at
the Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop catalog while they are on the jon...
Teach your children that of 12 disciples, Jesus chose 11 who were
fishermen. Invite your neighbors and their children fishing. Camp
out on a lake somewhere and teach them about catfishing. Let them
"fish for frogs" if thats what they want to do. Later, teach them how
to fish with a frog. Let them learn the importance of taking care of
our environment and make sure they help clean the boat out after every
trip. Remember their eyes are focused on you at all times. Teach
them to be the role model you wish all fishermen were. Let them help
change the line from your reels and tell them why it is important to
change your line frequently. Take them fishing at night when their is
a full moon. When its early morning and there's hardly any
noise...ask them if they can hear all the sounds around them. Talk
about your past fishing trips. Along with the music of George Jones,
Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, Johnny Horton, Conway
Twitty, Red Sovine and Toby Keith...make sure that they listen to some
Hank too (as in Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Hank Locklin, Hank Thompson
and, of course, Hank Jr.). Tell them why you still fish with mostly
older fishing rods n' reels and fishing lures. Break out the long
"crappie" poles for them every once in a while. Let them know why it
is important to sometimes "take the girl" too. Show them pictures of
you and your dad holding fish up when you were a kid. Quiz them on
how fast you reel a worm versus a spinnerbait or a crankbait. Make
sure you have a good supply of beatle spins onhand as well as a box of
bee moths. Always have 2 rods rigged up for panfishing. Show them
the beauty of using a fly rod. Take them to a shallow creek and help
them look for crawdads under rocks. Let them take a few of the
smaller rocks home with them. Give them a cool fishing cap with a
leaping bass on the front of it. Ask them where they think the fish
might be at. Fish a spot where they think the fish might be at.
Explain to them the difference between a chartreuse crankbait and a
firetiger crankbait. Do the same with a shad crankbait and a chrome
crankbait. While holding the worm above your mouth, ask them if a
particular plastic worm "looks good enough to eat?" Ask them if they
like to hear some music. Then sing to them your prettiest country
song... Ask em' who the best fishermen in the world is. Take their
mom out fishing too. "Race" up the bank when its time to quit
fishing. Make sure they carry a rod n' reel with them. Sometimes,
its alright to let them see you clean some fish. Let them throw fish
back. Teach them how to hold the fish right when they are throwing the
fish back. Teach them how important it is to say a prayer of "thanks
to the Lord" for everything that he's given you at dinner time. Kiss
your children and tell them your best fishing story before they go to
bed at night. When they wake up the next morning, ask them how many
bass did they catch in their dreams.

Amen Brother Cooper, AMEN! :-) That was a fine piece of writing....
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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