Who taught you how to fish? How can you ever repay them?
All those that spent time teaching me to fish are long past. Do I need to pass the torch in order to keep fishing alive?
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I became enthralled with fishing at the tender age of 3 when my great grandmother that lived in East Texas and was a very fine bass fisher took me out in her row boat and caught what looked like a whale to me. A largemouthed creature with a black back and green sides and bright white fat belly came over the side of the boat and flopped around on the floor. What an impact that had! My father took me to the river every weekend to fish for carp and catfish, and when I was 5 he bought me my first fishing pole. An Abu-Garcia rod and Zebco reel just my size. Man that was the greatest gift ever! He taught me how to take care of my tackle and bait my own hooks, how to hold a catfish while removing it from the hook so as to not get barbed. My brother (2 years older) always seemed to catch the biggest fish and I always caught the most. After having kids of my own and realizing how important fishing is to instill in kids I learned to build custom rods and made 3' long solid fiberglass poles for my kids that they loved and used. Seeing them catch their first fish was an awesome memory. We went fishing very often and the love they have for the outdoors is evident even to this day.
I can't help but think how different it would have been if I had been born to some parents that thought playing video games and hanging out at the mall was good parenting. For some it may well be the best they can do, but I get such a satisfaction teaching children how to fish and seeing them proud when they can catch fish all on their own. I'm sure that is all I can do to repay those that patiently watched and helped me along the way. And today at 49 years old, passing that torch is a reel honor! If the person that taught you to fish is still alive then taking them fishing might be the best payback of all. Let's keep that torch glowing and fishing the greatest outdoor adventure ever discovered.
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Yes! Not only will you be enlightening someone else of the pleasures of fishing, you will enjoy every minute of it. In this technological/fast paced world of ours a right bit of relaxing fishing is just what the doctor ordered. In the South it is mandatory every man, woman and child know how to fish. You cannot declare yourself a Southerner without this precious skill. My Grandad taught me how to fish and the memories of my family fishing up at Lake Texhoma are some of my fondest memories. Help keel fishing alive!yes yes yes !
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My father taught me to fish when I was a young girl as I grew up on the Gulf Coast of S.E. Texas. I repaid him many times over by telling others that he was the one that taught me. I also surprised him by learning fly-fishing and fly-tying on my own. I then surprised him by taking him shopping for his own fly rod and gave him three dozen flies that I had tied. I later became a program director at a youth camp and taught others how to fly fish and tie flys. Whenever I was asked, "Who taught you how to fish?", my reply was always, "My Dad". Even though I'm a mom, I taught my two sons how to fish, so I "passed the torch" there also.A lot of kids have not had the experience of learning fishing because they have too many other exciting things like video games and computers. Pass the torch-teach a child or young adult how to fish!
My father and I could never repay such a great loan in life!
I have put on seminars for children and sponser many kids fishing tournements to help me pass the torch!I have also ran a very good bait and tackle buisness for several years but now retired because of health.
Yes teach ppl to fish or at least educate ppl on the goods of fishing and the outdoors!
And I personally thank the person that involved you with this great sport and recreation and for you and your knowledge!
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My fishing mentor was my Aunt. She is, has been and always will be the favorite woman in my life (yes, I am married and Love the wife.she understands). She was a very smart woman, she took the time to teach me fishing and then used fishing trips to teach me other things that i needed to learn (and I didnt have a clue.told you she was smart!). I doubt I can repay such a debt but i do practice what she taught from catch and release what I wont eat, to appreciate the beaty of nature around me, to respect what God has given us and all the little life lessons she so cleverly sprinkled in. Today I take my daughter out whenever opportunity arises and we often invite a freind and her Dad along that maybe never would choose to fish otherwise. Lessons learned are often wasted if not passed on so every chance I get I teach what I have been taught and never forget to tell my new student who taught me. Those that taught you arent gone.they live on through you so pass the gift on...they are watching from the big pond in the sky! Take a kid fishing (or even an elderly person, they still love the outdoors but need a caring soul to help them).I bet you get as much out of it as they do. I know now that my teacher did.A beach game that the name starts with the letter M and other game with the letter T?
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My Father and my Grandfather taught me how to fish . Yes I have passed thet torch to many others , I have took several girlfriends and their children fishing .I know now what my Dad and Grandpa felt like when they knew I was hooked on fishing. Nothing like seeing youngun catching a fish . And nothing like the smile on the face of a kid or a woman when they catch a big fish.
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My father taught me to fish. This is something I will never be able to repay. The best that I can do is be willing and able to pass on any knowledge I have of this most wonderful sport. I have worked with several children's groups and I also have worked with the Veterans Administration. Everyone involved always wants to learn something and I am PROUD to be able to pass it alongWould one well-placed shot from a .458 drop an elephant in its tracks?
Well, nobody really, but lots of people helped. My dad took my brother and I out on a half-day boat once. He didn't have a clue about fishing and was doing it as a day out with us -- but he spent the day seasick and hasn't set foot on a boat since, but we were hooked.After that we had to teach ourselves (asking questions of friendly strangers and watching what others were doing and reading endless magazine articles, very few of which dealt with ocean fishing in Southern California), off piers and later off boats.
(Can you imagine 10-12 year old kids being allowed to even talk to strangers without supervision these days? But back in the 1970's it was no big deal, and I appreciated every one who gave any advice at all.)
Now my brother and I have kids of our own, and they're getting started with help from dads who don't get seasick. And we're not limited to reading about bluefish in Salt Water Sportsman -- there are now magazines which specialize in the Pacific Coast.
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My uncle taught me how to fish. Now I feel it is one of the most relaxing things to do.What do you do with a sturgeon after you catch it?
yes you need to pass this life-long pastime to everyone you canWhat is the best sabot bullet can i use in a Mossberg 500 slugster?
I got it its a big one Thats the fun part rememberingMy brother taught me how learn the fill of the line when a fish nibbles on the worm hanging on hook Soon you filled it give it a tug . Great memerys of good old fishing days.
yes!!
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My grandmother taught me how to fish with a cane pole , And yes I have passed along fishing to my children and grandchildren we all love it , its a peaceful and you get closer to your love ones good fishing. O don.t forget my dad always took me after she passed we even took up trout fishing in the Ga, mountains laved it good fishing.My father always teaches me on Monday. but i would repay him but he always said i dont need to.
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g..s boat on coney island..digging up worms..in the bronx..by railroad tracks..my father fishing for the big one on Block Island...when no one went to the Block..and my son and I going on fishing trips with the boy scouts 12 years ago..fishing is better than golf! and yes you should pass the torch no matter what.
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you bet!! i hope the ones you teach enjoy it :) my daughter didn't :(Which arrow travels further Bodkin, Broad or Blunt?
My Daddy and Godfather. The Education is priceless.defanitly would give back some of the patience they gave to us!!
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well my father taught me how to fish and his father taught him how to fish and I am keeping the fishing legacy alive. well I am repaying my dad by stocking my river with bass and sunnies and hopefully ill put some more carp in there. fishing is just something too amazing to pass up thats the only thing I know.My great-grandmother.
With a cane pole :)
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A friend did and he still takes me fishin! yes pass it I did with daughter n now she likes it!What is the best way to waterproof a hunting suit without having a smell left on the clothing ?
My grandfather taught me.I love him bless his soul.
He taught me how to play cribbage too.
pass the torch...kids that fish are less likely to shoot up schools
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Yes, I was born in '57. My parents weren't the best at being parents.I was a tag-a-long with my grandaddy. He taught me to fish.Everytime he went, he would ask me to go.He had lost his wife to cancer. Maybe he needed the company as bad as I did but we made great partners.He taught me how to shoot a gun and hunt rabbits and make sausage and grow things. We hung out and fished with this old friend of his. They would argue like the guys in the movie"Grumpy old men." Him and the other old fellow have long been gone but I grew up, married his old friends daughter and taught my kids to fish. They know how I learned to fish and how I met the girl who would end up being their mother.Does a rifle have a spiral groove?
Great question! My dad and grandfather were instrumental in my introduction to fishing. My grandfather has passed on and I still go with my dad when we get a chance. I have 3 grand-daughters and a new grandson. My oldest grand-daughter loves to fish with me and she really enjoys catching more fish than grandpa. The two twins are going to get their start this year as soon as it get a tad warmer (and grandpa gets two new life jackets). The grandson will have to probably wait another year but he already has a rod and reel....I brought it up to the hospital when he was born. There is a saying that goes something like "God does not deduct the time a person spends fishing from his life". If that is true then I will probably live forever.Any ideas for cooking Catfish?
Teach what you have learned. You can never repaid what others do for you. Pay homage to them teaching what they taught you.Where in New York City can i get a large selection of camp supplies?
hi, my dad tought me how to fish but the funny thing is that i catch all the fish and he catches nothing. i would repay him by not fishing and letting him catch them.My father taught me how to fish. And how i repay him is by being true to myself and do the best I can in all I do.
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