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Don't think you'll get any fishing done.
My sons 3 and a half, and I hear the same from everyone- he'll be complaining about being cold all day. He loves open water fishing though, but he does kinda get bored- i.e. throwing rocks, playing in the minnow bucket, etc.........
What would be a good age to start, I have twin 2 1/2 yr olds, a boy and girl I want to take them out. Is this age to young
I started my daughter at age 3. The first day I was thinking she would maybe last for a couple hours. Well after about 7 hours she and my buddy's kid were told it was time to go...and the crying began. She's been hooked (sorry) ever since. Here's a few tips to keep them excited and involved-try to make sure there is at least 2 kids along if possible, they can play endlessly in the snow when the fishing is slow-leave them at home when the weather is real nasty...you don't want a negative experience.-bring LOTS of snacks, and warm drinks-bring at least 1 extra set of boots and socks (they will inevitably step in the holes) along with at least 2 extra sets of mittens-kids love playing in water...those little handwarmers are great too-go fishing for lots of little fish-save the days in search of El Gronko for when you're kidless, you need to keep their interest-involve them. Whether you let them reel, hold a rod, bonk fish you're keeping or whatever. It's not fun for them to watch YOU fish.-last but not least, MAKE IT FUN!
It's been a few years,as my son is now 25 yrs old& a board member(gonephishin19) but he must of been about 3yrs.,he totally controlled when it was time to leave,don't take your $100.00 rig for peace of mind,lots of junk goodies(hot chocolate,chips,candy bars,fruit,pickles,SLIM JIMS and the likes),extra clothes,realize you're not fishing so much as enjoying the time together,let them play with the bait if they want to,let them slide in the surface water & get cold(at least once,they'll find out quick why you're not joining them and probably won't try it again),be near enough to others so that they can go check out the neighbors catch(surprisingly most all fishermen give little guys/gals,tips,bait,lures and fish to take home,etc.)this is an outing so maybe hit a fastfood joint or the likes for a treat on the ride home,he also bow hunted, gun hunted and open water fished with me starting at the same time,but on all trips it was more about being together than catching or killing,have fun & enjoy em while you can,in just a few years they'll be outfishing you and asking to stay longer,then suddenly they're moved out and if you're as lucky as I am,they call everyday and see if you want to go with them to a new fishin hole even when they know you have to go to work the next morning,.Tightlines,Mark
it doesn't matter if you catch 0 or 2343 fish,
I've taken my 14 month old to a local pond and showed him a couple of bluegills, but haven't brought him on the ice yet... maybe next winter..?