Bucket list check…

I lost my dad at a young age and just recently lost my father in law in a short battle to cancer. I grew up with the life is too short philosophy and continue that till this day. I always believe the memories you make with your children last longer than the things that you buy them by far, so I made some reservations and decided to take my ten year old who’s an ice fishing diehard on a 3 day trip together and let me tell you what fun we had together! 20- every morning with 40- wind chill and he was up at the crack of dawn to fish with his old man. Not a word of complaint ever.. Love this kid.. Fished Bowstring, Round, and Cut foot Sioux and had a blast together and hopefully he’ll do the same with his kids one day!

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Perfect!

Awesome! Those are some nice walleye and perch! The memories he has from this will last his lifetime!

Buddah6 sounds a great memory maker of a trip and that you are passing on the traditions. Great job.

My son used to fish when he was your son’s age then for some reason he just didn’t want to anymore. Now almost 20 years he later, he is back fishing and we are having a ball.

Good job! Nothing can erase those memories and getting him involved in fishing is perhaps one of the most influential favors you are doing for your son. And yourself. This is a great post. Thanks for sharing.

As Tim mentions, kids grow in stages that can take them away from fishing for a while , but by doing what you are doing now he’ll never be very far removed from it and will come back.

I will always cherish the memories of fishing with Dad, he also lost his battle against cancer. Live it to it’s fullest, life truly is too short and oh so precious.

One of dad, great trip to SD.

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Forgot to mention he got to meet his idol on Saturday who was generous enough to give my son one of his personal rods and some lures. Great guy and my son wouldn’t put it down all weekend.. Lol

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Awesome! Great story thanks for sharing .

That’s awesome. ….you sir have done a fine job with that boy…keep up the good work. ….tight lines….

plumbum75 wrote:

That’s awesome. ….you sir have done a fine job with that boy…keep up the good work. ….tight lines….

plumbum75 wrote:

That’s awesome. ….you sir have done a fine job with that boy…keep up the good work. ….tight lines….

…Yes Sir he has done perfect job with that young man. You can tell that just by the smiles in all 4 pics.! … rrr

Way to go Dad! In my own experience, you’re nailing it. No matter the life he leads, these memories are irreplaceable-for both of you!

Awesome! Which lake was best?
You are doing it right, dad. Keep up the good work.

Great job! Fish and kids with smiles: priceless! Way to go Dad.