"Tim Apple" wrote in message
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My boys are asking about fishing, and though I want them to be elitist
bamboo flinging, dry fly snobs. I know this is not very realistic at
three. I have some old heddon glass rods I could rig up, and maybe just
use a hook and corn and go after bluegill, or would it be better to just
get them some lil' zebcos and give in to the spinning rod. If anyone has
gone through this, any advice on being successful without making the
children hate fishing please share.

Tim Apple

I would go this route:
http://www.cabelas.com/ssubcat-1/cat602812.shtml

Let them pick the rod that suits there liking and help with choosing the
lures and bait. Make it fun and when you see that they are not enjoying
themselves quit and fish another day. A buddy of mine has been working on
his young son and I see the kid is starting to show signs he doesn't like it
much. It's because the kid is getting tired of sitting in the boat for
half/full day regardless of whether he is catching fish or not.

I cherish every chance streamside with my son, he will soon be off to
college and I probably won't have the same opportunities until he has
completed his schooling. I hope my 2 yr. old daughter takes a liking to it.
She enjoys the boats rides and hikes on the stream/river, but she's very
young yet...

Good luck,
JT