fishing4luckies
Well-known member
So here's the thing.
My two young-uns (daughter of 9 and son of 12) have decided that now the better weather is here they want to come fishing with me - all good.
Whilst trying to find a suitable date that didn't coincide with the multitude of other activities that they all seem to need these days, the missus suggested Good Friday, and then went on to suggest making it a family day out.
"I've seen the sort of stuff you catch, and obviously loads of people find it very enjoyable. I think I should come and give it a go. You never know, I may enjoy it" she says.
To say I was a bit taken aback would be an understatement.
Now I've always advocated that it's good to share interests, do stuff together as a family and all that, and on the one hand I quite like the idea.
On the other hand what if she really gets into it? She may end up getting to know the guys at the local tackle shop - then I'm in real trouble (she'll probably suffocate me in my sleep once she finds out how much this lark can cost, if you get my drift).
What do you guys think - fish with your better half and enjoy the activity together or should it remain as your own hobby - time away from all the other stuff?
I'm aware that there is plenty of room between these two extremes - just wondered what people think.
My two young-uns (daughter of 9 and son of 12) have decided that now the better weather is here they want to come fishing with me - all good.
Whilst trying to find a suitable date that didn't coincide with the multitude of other activities that they all seem to need these days, the missus suggested Good Friday, and then went on to suggest making it a family day out.
"I've seen the sort of stuff you catch, and obviously loads of people find it very enjoyable. I think I should come and give it a go. You never know, I may enjoy it" she says.
To say I was a bit taken aback would be an understatement.
Now I've always advocated that it's good to share interests, do stuff together as a family and all that, and on the one hand I quite like the idea.
On the other hand what if she really gets into it? She may end up getting to know the guys at the local tackle shop - then I'm in real trouble (she'll probably suffocate me in my sleep once she finds out how much this lark can cost, if you get my drift).
What do you guys think - fish with your better half and enjoy the activity together or should it remain as your own hobby - time away from all the other stuff?
I'm aware that there is plenty of room between these two extremes - just wondered what people think.