You probably already realize this, but like Scott mentioned 10 year olds
have limited patience and attention spans. While teaching my son about
fishing I had to remember to give him 100% of myself, which usually
meant I rarely picked up a rod in the beginning. Watching the excitement
and pride he exuberated while playing and landing fish was more than
worth any small sacrifice on my part. When he would get bored there were
other things to draw and hold his attention. Things like wildlife, lure
inspection, pure one-on-one conversation, or his favorite: eating. I
truly believe he will be a lifelong fisherman. I hope when he is a
little older that while some of his peers are running the streets he
will be out on the lake enjoying the great sport of fishing.
Bill