Bonding with children can be both educational and relaxing. There are many activities that parents can consider to connect with their children. It is especially men that find it difficult to find activities that will be fun for boys and girls. While most men like to go fishing to unwind, the whole family can join in the activity. Fishing is an activity which provides quality time and it also creates the opportunity to teach children to enjoy the sun and fresh air. Sometimes no one catches a fish, but the fun and experience brings the family closer.
Fishing is a family activity that does not require a lot of gear. It is as easy as buying small poles and turning them into fishing rods. This will not cost you a lot. It could be exciting for a child to buy a small kit for the day's fishing. Otherwise one can search the house and garage for the necessary gear. You might find it useful to teach the children the basics of fishing at home. You can demonstrate setting up the fishing rod or pole and casting it in your back yard using only a weight. It will be fun to learn casting and when you finally reach your picnic spot they will be ready to set themselves up for the day.
Apart from the fishing pole and line, your child will need a bobber, a hook and a small weight to catch fish. The first thing they should realise is what a real bite is and when it is only the wind or waves that are moving the bobber. This will prevent them from reeling in at the slightest little movement. This can be accomplished by showing them what it will look like when the fish takes the bait. If they see the bobber disappear they know it is a bite.
Don't be surprised if you fish the first time and the children find it awful to put a live worm on the hook. At first you can do it for them and then teach them how to do it when they are used to the idea. If it is impossible to get them to do this, consider buying rubber worms. This might not be as effective as the real McCoy, but will still offer the opportunity of fishing. If you do not want to be left with a hook in your head or ear, you will want to teach them to make sure there is no one close when they cast their lines.
One can fish on the banks of a river or dam, or you can consider fishing in a boat. This is always a risky affair. If you are going to fish in a boat, the children have to be old enough to swim and understand the safety measures. You should all wear a life jacket. You won't set a good example if you don't wear a life jacket. List all the safety rules each time you go out on the boat. Punish them by packing up and going ashore when they do not adhere to the safety rules. Fishing can only be fun if everybody is safety conscious.
Fishing is a family activity that does not require a lot of gear. It is as easy as buying small poles and turning them into fishing rods. This will not cost you a lot. It could be exciting for a child to buy a small kit for the day's fishing. Otherwise one can search the house and garage for the necessary gear. You might find it useful to teach the children the basics of fishing at home. You can demonstrate setting up the fishing rod or pole and casting it in your back yard using only a weight. It will be fun to learn casting and when you finally reach your picnic spot they will be ready to set themselves up for the day.
Apart from the fishing pole and line, your child will need a bobber, a hook and a small weight to catch fish. The first thing they should realise is what a real bite is and when it is only the wind or waves that are moving the bobber. This will prevent them from reeling in at the slightest little movement. This can be accomplished by showing them what it will look like when the fish takes the bait. If they see the bobber disappear they know it is a bite.
Don't be surprised if you fish the first time and the children find it awful to put a live worm on the hook. At first you can do it for them and then teach them how to do it when they are used to the idea. If it is impossible to get them to do this, consider buying rubber worms. This might not be as effective as the real McCoy, but will still offer the opportunity of fishing. If you do not want to be left with a hook in your head or ear, you will want to teach them to make sure there is no one close when they cast their lines.
One can fish on the banks of a river or dam, or you can consider fishing in a boat. This is always a risky affair. If you are going to fish in a boat, the children have to be old enough to swim and understand the safety measures. You should all wear a life jacket. You won't set a good example if you don't wear a life jacket. List all the safety rules each time you go out on the boat. Punish them by packing up and going ashore when they do not adhere to the safety rules. Fishing can only be fun if everybody is safety conscious.
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