The highlight of my visit was the time I spent with my little grand-nieces ages 2 1/2 and 5. I decided I wanted to teach them to fish, so I asked my sister to stop at Bass Pro on the way back from the cemetery to buy some rods and reels for them. The clerk took me to the toy section, but I asked him for something nicer. We left with 2 Ugly Stick combos, perfectly sized for tiny hands (and pretty fun for the big kids, too!)
Kirsten took to it like a pro and by the end of the week was casting and reeling on her own. Eva caught on, too, and landed 4 fish with just a little assistance from her Auntie. All fish were caught on artificials and immediately released.
Over the past year I have not been on the water as much as the years before due to a bum elbow (from fishing) and major work obligations. This was only my second time fishing this year, but this more than made up for the days missed. Nothing will ever compare to these very happy days with these 2 precious and very talented anglers. Except another trip with them.
