09-19-2004, 02:17 PM
The reason may be that I'm writing a series of articles on Colorado fishing for an on-line magazine. I'm still working on the rivers and I'm learning a lot about where to fish, for what species and with what. Although I don't fly fish (gimme a spinning rod any day), I don't begrudge those who do. In fact, I admire their skill at putting a tiny fly into a patch of still back water. There was an interesting article in this morning's Denver Rocky Mt. News on the Big T, the Big Thompson and the reasons for it having small rainbows (8-12"). Next is the lakes, reservoirs and irrigation impoundments.
I would like to mention that I took my grandson (18-months old) on his first fishing/camping trip Labor Day weekend. I bought him his first fishing pole (Loony Tunes compared to a Barbie) and I'd say it was a great success. He tried to imitate me, and his Dad, in casting but settled for splashing the water with the rubber fish on the end. he was getting the idea. Sleeping in a tent instead of his own bed didn't seem to bother him, in fact, he slept like a log and woke up with his fishing pole in hand, ready to go again. This is definately going to be a steady routine with us.
An additional note would be that my daughter, her husband and three of her friends decided that they would like to join in. Sure beats the heck out spending the night in a smoky bar.
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I would like to mention that I took my grandson (18-months old) on his first fishing/camping trip Labor Day weekend. I bought him his first fishing pole (Loony Tunes compared to a Barbie) and I'd say it was a great success. He tried to imitate me, and his Dad, in casting but settled for splashing the water with the rubber fish on the end. he was getting the idea. Sleeping in a tent instead of his own bed didn't seem to bother him, in fact, he slept like a log and woke up with his fishing pole in hand, ready to go again. This is definately going to be a steady routine with us.
An additional note would be that my daughter, her husband and three of her friends decided that they would like to join in. Sure beats the heck out spending the night in a smoky bar.
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