The day continues on and we repeat this series of events with each fish caught. We work on casting, different fishing techniques and flip rocks to look at bug life. At the end of the day, as we travel home and I tuck him into bed, we review the day. His last words before he is off to dreamland are, “Today was the best day of my whole life, Mom! Can we slay fish again soon?” Our ability as parents to guide the next generation with a soft and detailed perspective is one of a kind. My passion is fly fishing and leaving an impact that allows this lifestyle to continue on year after year for the next generation of anglers who will fish our waters. The ability to align the outdoor experience
to their age and level is key. The beauty of this is keeping the next generation engaged and driven to carry forward what we love. The chance to teach our children our passion about conservation of the outdoor life is so important. As we instill in them the ability to be aware and present, to carry forward the ideals that make our world sustainable, we release something within ourselves. That is the beauty in it all.
That is the experience to remember for a lifetime. D
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