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That is what I always said to my dad, growing up! 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, were 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!!

Take Me Fishing!

Take Me Fishing

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!!

Take Me Fishing

 

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.

Take Me Fishing

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 into the river, but if he was not too small, he was dinner the next night!

My Brother In Law!!

Take Me Fishing

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 nowadays just don’t experience that as they should. That is why I and my hubby try to take our kids fishing as much as possible. My kids now ask me and my hubby ‘Take Me Fishing!’ often and I love it. 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 a 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 nation’s 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?? 

About Kim Delatorre

Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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  7. kathy pease says

    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.

  19. Kellie Conklin says

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

  24. Gladys M says

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

    mysteri_015 at yahoo dot com

  40. Kathy Davis says

    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.

  49. William Asburay says

    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. Christina says

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