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Fishing
articles by Ron Anlauf on Walleyes Inc. Your one stop internet
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It doesn’t take that much to get started. A big high
powered rig loaded with all of the latest gadgets isn’t
what it’s all about. Sure I have one now, but some of
the best times of my life were spent in a plywood boat powered
by an old SeaHorse and without any kind of electronics. There
wasn’t any available at the time and the fact is we
didn’t need them to create memories that would last
a lifetime. What it took was some cane poles rigged with hooks
and bobbers and enough line to get to the bottom, a few dozen
worms, and Dad and Grandpa. They took the time and had the
patience to take me and my brothers to the lake where we had
the times of our lives. And we weren’t chasing anything
fancy like walleyes, pike, or bass, it was just catching,
and that meant sunnies (lots of them).
Grandpa would haul his motor down to the lake and mount it
on the boat and I’d grab the gas tank (when I got old
enough) and my brothers would grab the rods and life jackets.
We’d load all the gear in the boat and head out with
high hopes that we’d do some serious catching and most
of the time it worked out. The goal was to put enough together
to have a fish fry (same goal I have today), but there were
days when we came up a little short. Still it was fun, and
we’d probably do better the next time out. When you’re
a kid; having fun with someone important to you is what fishing
is really all about. Unfortunately in these modern times filled
with too much pressure, too little time, and plenty of uncertainty,
the tradition isn’t getting passed down and it’s
a shame.
The author’s grandson kept him busy on his
very first fishing trip |
Maybe it’s the cost of getting started
(doesn’t have to be a problem), or maybe it’s
a lack of opportunity (more there than you might think),
or maybe it’s the time. In that case; you might
re-consider as to what’s really important and
take a hard look at what you’re doing and understand
that you may never again get a better chance to build
a bond that will last a lifetime. |
If it’s the cost holding you back don’t fret;
you can get by on the cheap. It could be the cane poles like
I used, or maybe a nice little spin cast outfit (mine was
a Zebco 202). Doesn’t have to be new either and you
might want to check out garage sales or maybe look at websites
like craigslist.org? If you’re setting up a youngster
make sure it all works though, to help keep them from becoming
frustrated and losing interest. You don’t get that many
chances to get it right before you can lose a potential fishing
partner for good. And there are plenty of great opportunities
available to today’s boat impaired anglers including
fishing docks and piers. I spent a lot of quality time fishing
from shore in my youth, and still do occasionally. And there
still are resorts that will rent out a boat and motor for
the day and that could be a good option. If a boat purchase
is in the picture make sure it’s one you can afford
as it doesn’t do much good to have the ultimate rig
if you can’t afford to go. Mine is an 1850 Crestliner
Raptor with a 175hp Merc Optimax loaded with MinnKota trolling
motors and the latest and greatest from Hummnbird and Cannon.
It’s the perfect size for me and can do everything I
need including handling big water while providing a nice smooth
ride, and yet is a piece of cake to tow. Does it help me catch
more fish? Yeah, probably. Does it make fishing more fun?
Yes it does. Is it really necessary to have a great time with
someone who matters? Absolutely not! So don’t let that
idea keep you from getting started. And it doesn’t have
to be dad or grandpa. In these modern times it could be mom,
grandma, an aunt or an uncle, or just a family friend that
you can trust and is willing to invest a little of their time.
Recently I got the chance to fish with my grandson who was
about sixteen months old at the time. He didn’t really
fish but had a ball playing with the gills in the live well.
I kept him busy while my oldest son and his wife worked some
bedded gills. Everybody had a blast, especially yours truly.
See you on the water.
Ron Anlauf
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