Why don't TX'ers take their kids fishing?

[outcaster]

Why don't more tournament guys find time to take their kids fishing. Being a guide I get to take lots of people fishing, especially kids and often get to share in that first good fish. But I know several avid TX guys that are good fishermen that hardly, if ever take their kids for some fun fishing. The reason I know this is, I TAKE THEM FISHING! 2 quick examples: My son Logan has a friend who's dad (I won't use his name) competes in at least one tx sometimes more every week and almost never takes him out. Also my wife operates a in-home daycare, and one of the children she keeps is 5 years old. His grandfather who is a well known tx angler, some might call him a pro (won't mention his name either). He has never taken his grandson fishing. I think its a shame that a guy can get so wrapped up in TX's that he is either in a tx or practicing for one, and can't get out of the tx mode to take his own kids. </p>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjHx817Ugtw </p>

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[beetlespin]

I take mine sometimes but at 5 and 6 years old they get impatient in about 30 minutes and start destroying everything in my boat. I took them out on fouth of july week and they caught some toads and had a good time but after an hour I looked down and the oldest had a pair of pliers out trying to rip all the carpet out. I think kids that age are better at fishing for crappie or bluegill and I'm not that good at that. But I will get better with them.

 

[Buoy-Master]

I take Olivia when ever she wants to go and ask her al the time.

Billy on the other hand dosent give a hoot about it.

 

[Triton4Bass]

I dont have kids, but I do see your point of view. I fish a few tx's and have fished with small kids and understand the other view point as well. I believe its an individual opinion on how this is handled, but I do agree about the youngsters.

 

[flip1up]

Maybe its just me but I'm not sure this open forum is the place to signal someone out like this. Wouldnt a PM or conversation with these two gentlemen get an answer for you?

 

[shsimons]

The kid fishing trips went really well this year with Richard Simms. However, those kids were 9-10 years old, a completely different ball game than 4-5 years old.

As long as they are spending some kind of time with those children, I think it is fine they don't fish much until they are older. Those parents might take the time to teach and nurture their kids properly in the home, so the lack of fishing might not be a big deal. Reading to a child and talking to them helps develop speech and successful literacy skills for the future.

 

[NRG]

I try and take my son out as often as I can he is 6 and yes 30 min to an hour is his limit .. not worth even taking the boat out for that short of a trip.. hopefully he will be able to make a 3-4 hr tip soon, Id love to be able to take him every time I go.. but for now once every couple months is about the limit

 

[blazer]

i have 2 daughters,and try to get them to go all the time.they just never gotton into fishing.sometimes they will go just to humor me.

 

[Guest]

Very good post Danny. I think it is good that you did not handle this idea via pm. Maybe someone other than the two TX people might get their eyes opened before it is too late. emoThumbsup

 

[SpurHunter]

I don't see any harm in it Danny (posting that is). I know the Pro-TX/Anti-Tx thing has been beat to death, but I would say "most" TX fisherman don't get the pure pleasure out of fishing that others do. emoSorry Just my opinion folks, don't call the National Guard out on me. emoPlease A perfect example is back several months ago, while I was without my boat, I was looking for a ride after work for a little line-wetting. I called a member I had never fished with to see if he was up for it. Even though he could not go, the VERY first thing out of his mouth was, "I don't take people now since I am fishing so many TX's" emoScratch Needless to say, I wont be asking that person to go......ever again. It didnt even matter that I was looking to crappie fish that day. If a TX gets in the way of making another fishing acquaintance, or a few hours of fellowship with family, friends or even a stranger, your really missing out. Ok, now yall can start the brow-beating.

 

[Buoy-Master]

Nope,,,we all know you have a brain like a Sasquach! LOL.
I see no harm so long as names are not mentioned or "those that are un-named" post a problem with it.

 

[jason]

emoHijack </p>

OK, I've got to ask. Who's the crazy hippie dude in Spur's avatar?</p>

 

[salecreekaviator]

Spur, I think your new avatar identity will protect you!

 

[SpurHunter]

Jason, that is me in 50 years!

 

[mallardecho]

jason - 7/31/2008 9:57 PM

emoHijack </p>

OK, I've got to ask. Who's the crazy hippie dude in Spur's avatar?</p>

First cousin once removed............

 

[salecreekaviator]

Looks like a lot more than once has been removed.

 

[puddle jumper]

Hey Jason,
Old Spur can put up anything he wants as long as the SpungeBob doesent come back...almost as bad as the Bug...
Puddle.

 

[RangerRob]

I take my son out more often than I fish in T's. He's 3 and would go every day if he could. I do sympathize with Lance's dilema though ... an hour or two max and he's done. Often, I'll get up early and go fish for 3 or 4 hours, and then my wife and son will meet me at the ramp and we'll all go out for a little while longer to drown crickets.

 

[fishinvol]

My 6 year old daughter doesn't give a crap about fishing, but I spend loads of time with her. I read to her, and her favorite is when I can show her some "new to her" animals. She loves to learn about animals and nature, I just happen to be pretty good in that field ( knowledge) , so we have a good time with that. Matter of fact her new favorite thing is trying to spot a black widow nest/web. Every web she sees outside, she'll ask " is that a black widow" . It's fun. For the record , I like to fish for all sorts of fish, and am always happy ( and do get the pleasure, while fishing) to be on the lake. I TX fish, but that's for competition, since I've become too fat for basketball and other sports I like to play.

 

[MooseKnuckle]

I take offense to that statement. I fish tourneys regular. I also take my stepson everyime he can go when it's not a tournament. I've also taken him on days I was fishing a tournament to another lake because he wanted to go. He's my prefish partner. And, I'm not alone in this, whenever I go to the lake we usually see other guys from our club out fishing with their sons. So, just because you know 2 guys who fish tourneys that don't take their kids fishing, don't say tx fisherman don't take their kids. Thanks