b"FAMILY FISHING Even if she is just catching our live baits, what she loves most is seeing all of the sea life, especially dolphins and whales and it is a great way to show her the beauty of the ocean.So why else get kids into fishing? Well OK, because you askedIt gets them off those devices, which are all too common in kids hands these days.If it gets them into outdoor recreation, outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Some Vitamin D is good for you! But yes, still use your SPF sun block and hats.Getting experience on the ocean learning about our marine life and their habitat, teaching an appreciation and understanding of nature.Teaching kids how to fish is not only a great hobby but a good skill to be able to catch their own food to provide for their families one day and they can teach the same skills to their children.Giving kids enjoyable jobs like lookingTeaches children focus, patience, for birds or fish workups with theperseverance as well as gratitude binos will keep them interested.for their food.As Justin and I both work in storeEXTRA PATIENCETeaches them valuable skills such together, Mila is often there to help. Its important to remember not to forceas threading, tying, different kinds Scanning items at the till, glass cleaningor pressure the kids into it.Patienceof knots etc.with the reel cabinets or even pulling outis a virtue when it comes to kids andTeaches motor planning and fine the colouring in sheets when other kidsfishing.Sometimes it can take time andtunes motor skills such as reaction come into the store. Fishing is really aseveral trips with watching, listening,and coordination. family affair in our household.fish spotting and learning. Its often hardTeaches them general boat safety I, myself have very fond memoriesto gain and maintain enthusiasm forand water safety.of going out fishing when I was youngsuch things but it will be well worth it in with my dad and my godfather and it'sthe end for all parties. And remember,If helping to prepare dinner with those type of memories that we need tosometimes our slowest days (as adultpreservation, cleaning, filleting, create for our kids that will last a lifetime.anglers), while binning next to nothing,and cooking the fish.Kids generally wont remember materialmight be the kids most exciting andFinally, it is amazing way to have items, but will remember moments,action-packed days. Remember, if theyquality family time!and fishing is definitely up there withenjoy it during this time, theyll be keen memorable moments. to go next time!28FISHING IN GODZONE JUL/AUG 2021"