Being skunked on a fishing trip is usually a bit of a let down, especially when you have waited more than five months through a long winter to go fishing for the first time.
However, I have come to the conclusion that an outing fishing (without catching a fish) with my kids and wife can be a success without bringing a single fish to hand.
As much as I would have enjoyed seeing them squealing with delight with a trout dangling from the line I would not trade the time spent with them for all the fish in the pond!
The best of times my friend.
ReplyDeleteThey go quickly.
They are indeed. I guess well just have to go more often to make them last longer.
ReplyDeleteAgreed - treasure these days! They don't last forever
ReplyDeleteEven though I know to enjoy them they still seem to go too fast.
DeleteSmiles are way more important than fish. Looks like you caught a ton!
ReplyDeleteI agree Mike. When kids and wife are happy you're happy. Only had a couple of frowns because of missed strikes....but a promise of "we'll get 'em next time" is all that's needed to make them smile.
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