10 important factors effecting the fishing adventure with kids.
- Remember, the sun, heat, hunger, thirst, and even at times and depending on age, excitement, can put a child into a fitful rage. Don’t forget to balance the sights, sounds, feelings and emotions.
- If it is sunny, bring a sun for shade, towel for the ground, glasses or a hat for their little eyes and faces, and lots of sunblock!
- If you know you might get hungry there is a 100% chance they are going to be. Bring snacks.
- Bring lots of water. Let them bring their own, special water bottle.
- Remember to build the excitement. Tell your kids about your fishing trips or a story you know of. Heck, even make one up! Make it fun! Tell them they get to reel in the first fish, hold it, play with the worms, and maybe even practice casting. Tell them about games or things you will do when you get to your destination. See my post about “how to keep kids occupied not bored while fishing,” here.
- Remember to explain the rules not fishing to them on a level they will understand. There is always room among the excitement to explain how dangerous the outdoors can be and how safe we must always be.
- Remember to do some research about the places you are going to. Know where the bathrooms are. Bring baby wipes or hand wipes. They are good for them and you, to ensure nobody brings home any bugs.
- Remember they do not have the attention span you or I have. For the first couple trips and until you get your groove down, keep the fishing trips short and exciting. Build more into each trip as you learn what makes it the best experience.
- Remember not all kids will walk away from the fishing trip as addicted as you or me. However, if you apply some of the things to your fishing trip I discuss here and in other related blog posts, there is a good chance they will want to return to the outdoors.
- The last thing to remember is it is about them, not you. I am guilty of this one myself sometimes, but it is a must to remember.
