NOT failing as a parent ;)

[chickscanfish2]

[inline photo.PNG]So there are some cool moments for parents. Having a baby. Baby's 1st word. Child getting straight A's. Yada, yada, yada. I thought ALL those moments were the coolest, but this weekends moment trumped them ALL!!!

Myself, my husband & our 11 year old daughter did a little fishing this weekend. We all know that most fly fishing trips involving kids can be a true test of ones patience. But, NOT this weekend. My husband set up my daughters fly rod, gave her a few pointers & told her to go catch some fish. After about 20 minutes I heard the 2 most beatiful words to EVER leave her mouth........................ "FISH ON!!!!" I swear I heard angels sing. []

Incredible. By herself. No help from mom or dad. I can die happy.
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[wolfs4evr]

Awesome!

My 12 year old daughter caught her first one on a fly rod on a trip to Panguitch before the 4th of July. Several weeks later I had a new rod and reel for her so I can have mine back []
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[TroutMan93]

Good job! No kids yet but I got my girlfriend on her first fish on the fly. I'm a proud boyfriend []
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[albinotrout]

Way to go! I remember my sons first fish on the fly rod. He is now 12 and still enjoys it. My daughter doesn't like fly rods though so I will rig here up accordingly and then she goes to town as well.
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[chickscanfish2]

Mine wasn't a fan either. We've been fishing her whole life. I think she was just being stubborn?! You know the whole "if my parents like it I DON'T" kind of thing?! []

I knew i'd have to time it right. I knew if there was A LOT of surface action & she could see the fish hit her fly, she'd love it.
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[flygoddess]

Here is hoping for another April Vokey! Good job to all, and the visual can be a deal setter.
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[albinotrout]

Its not just my daughter but my wife doesn't like it either. Mainly due to her wrists aren't what they should be and she is in lots of pain.[:/] I am glad my son likes it though.[cool]
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[gaetzchamp]

That's awesome. Where's the fish pict? My 7 year old is dying to fly fish so we are doing the yarn thing.

Congrats on the cool story. What'd she catch and what'd she use?

Gaetz
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[chickscanfish2]

We had her throw a nice big irresistable. She ended up catching 3 tiger trout & 2 cutts. It was AWESOME![inline photo1.JPG]
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[chickscanfish2]

You know what would be almost as cool as the fish pics?!?! IF I COULD GET THEM TO UPLOAD! Sheesh. Here's the other pic.

Sorry for the post overload.
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[Browntrout]

That is wonderful. Beautiful Tiger. Way to go Mom.
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[EvilTyeDyeTwin]

Awesome feeling having the little one follow those bigger footsteps of yours. Way to go mom and dad!
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[MBM1969]

That's very cool!! My 11 year old daughter also recently caught her first fish on a fly rod a few weeks ago on a trip to the Provo.
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[albinotrout]

Nice pics! Memories that you will have for years to come.
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[tkidder]

I took my nine year old out on friday and he managed a couple all on his own too! It's a great feeling!
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[flygoddess]

I love the Larry Tullis, thumb in the mouth shot!
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[tkidder]

If he doesn't have the thumb in the mouth he drops the fish every time![laugh]
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