On Dec 18, 9:11*am, D. LaCourse wrote:
On 2011-12-18 09:28:14 -0500, Bob said:

Hi,

All kids are different, of course, but was wondering about your
experience with Grandkids:

How young can they be, and still enjoy some introductory fishing experiences ?

Hints ?

Can hardly wait.

Bob

Hi, Bob. *Hope you are well. *How are things in Massachusetts? *We are
in Georgia now.

I've had five experiences with grandkids (five grandkids). *Most
important thing is to make sure they catch fish. *My two oldest, now 28
and 27, were introduced to fly fishing when they were 14 and 13. *It
was a challenge to keep them busy, but once they caught a brookie or
salmon, they had a ball. *They enjoyed the sport with me until they
discovered girls.

The two youngest, now 11 and 10, have been happy to catch pan fish with
a spinning rod. *I have yet to teach them to fly fish. *They have been
fishing for a couple of years.

Most important, try to ensure they catch fish. *Be patient. *If
necessary, catch a fish and let them land it. *Let them look at it and
understand how it works - gills, fins, tail, etc. *And, have fun!

Good luck and here's hoping you introduce some young ones to this sport.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Dave

my daughters got into fishing at 8 and 5. Bobbers, worms, and
bluegills. Works a treat. Just don't force them. They will wander
off checking out flowers and grasshoppers. Then they'll be back.
Think short attention span theater.
Frank