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I grew up in a large family, so finding things to do, that were inexpensive, was a MUST. Keeping 7 children entertained, I am sure, was not an easy task for my parents!

The things we did do most of the time, mostly during Spring and Summer, was camping and fishing. Oh my goodness how I LOVED to go fly fishing with my Daddy! Me and my two brothers (my youngest brother was not born yet), would go fishing EVERY Wednesday during the Summer. We called ourselves the “partners”, and man did we have fun!!

My mom would pack us a dinner, usually hot dogs that we could cook over the fire pit at the park, chips, pop and some sort of treat, usually smores! After we would eat, we would then go to the river, forge our way to rocks sticking out of the river, and start fishing!!

My Nephew lives in Burns, Oregon, and they have some AWESOME fishing down there!! Look at that sucker!!

I would always grab the same rock, unless of course it was covered by water, which sometimes happened because of the rain we get and then I would fish off the river’s edge with my Dad. It was so calming and usually we would go our separate ways for a good hour and just fish. Nothing but quietness and nature!! LOVED that.

Usually I was very lucky with catching my fish! I was pretty good at it, still am! Usually I was the first to pull up that wiggling fish! I would reel it in and grab it and take it off the hook. If it was too small, he would go back in the river, but if he was not too small, he was dinner the next night!

My Brother In Law!!

Yes, I caught my own fish and I cleaned them with pride. My mom would fry them up and we would enjoy eating them up! It was great for me and my brothers and Dad to do this each week. It was not only a cheap way for some great family time but got us kids outdoors and into nature. Kids now a days just don’t experience that like they should. That is why me and my hubby try to take our kids fishing as much as possible. Living in Washington State, there is A LOT of great fishing holes! We have found some really good ones and frequent them a lot during the Spring and Summer (some Fall) months.

Some people think that Fishing or boating takes a lot of money to do, but really it doesn’t. It would cost more to take the family out to dinner and movie! And, did you know that the dollars you spend on fishing licenses, boat fuel and fishing gear, actually go TOWARDS conservation efforts to help protect our nations waterways and natural resources? Well, it does and I think that is absolutely wonderful! So that gives you even more of  a reason to get outdoors, spend some time with nature and go fishing and boating with your family and friends the next chance you get!

I am so much in love with fishing that I took the Anglers Legacy Pledge. This pledge means that I will share my love of fishing with at least one person, every year, to pass on my knowledge, thrill of fishing and a commitment to a healthy environment. I took my pledge, will you??

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One lucky individual is going to win:

-$100 gift card to Bass Pro Shops (may be used online)
-Fishing inspired goodies
-Info, tips and tricks on best practices for boating, fishing and conservation with kids

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There is no mandatory entries, you can do one or all!

Disclosure:

I received a gift card and some goodies, these are my own personal experiences and story, thanks!

 


Comments

  7. i took the pledge and got the message Thank you kathy pease for taking the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge!

    You’ve joined an elite group of anglers committed to passing along their passion for the sport to others.

  9. I took the pledge a while back! I love your post! My husband and I are fishermen also!

  19. I took the pledge! I grew up fishing with my dad and hope to pass the enjoyment onto the kids that I watch!

  24. Thank you Gladys Macias for taking the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge! I took the pledge.

    mysteri_015 at yahoo dot com

  28. Thank you Ann Walker for taking the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge! I took the pledge.

  40. I took the “Take Me Fishing” pledge. We live in the MO Ozarks with several great rivers right at our backdoor. We fish, canoe and kayack all summer long, and even into the fall.

  45. I took the pledge,but if I don’t win i’ll keep all my fishing knowledge to my self

  49. I pledge to share my love of fishing
    with at least one new person each year
    starting with my 3 young nephews

    Thanks for the opportunity !!!

    SFC, US ARMY

  81. I took the pledge… great memories fishing with my dad when I was little! Love sharing those kind of moments with my kids now.

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