Two weeks ago, my wife and I took our Grandchildren (my step-grandchildren) out for their first real fishing trip.  We had scoped out a spawning bank that contained a number of crappie the day before, so we decided this was the perfect opportunity to introduce them to the joys of hooking panfish.  Both of their biological Grandfathers died at an early age, so I'm the only Grandfather they have.  As usual, I got caught up in what we were doing and I forgot to take any pictures, but my wife (Yeah, the one with the brains) took some photos, of which, I've posted a few below.  We only fished for a couple of hours but both kids were reeling them in.  Most of them were smaller, as you can see from the pictures, but about a third were keepers.  We let them go anyway, so they could experience catch and release.  They're both hooked now.  They can't stop asking me when we're going again.    BTW, The ugly, elusive, guy is me.  My wife always avoids taking pictures of my face.  

Man, that's awesome Senile!!  The riches of life right there.

PFD's, catch n release, way to walk the walk buddy    You're setting a great example.

(don't sweat your looks man,....you're not 1/2 as ugly as your wife says you are!! ;D )

I'll never forget the fishing trips with my grandpa and I doubt they will either!

Good job and go out again...

That is a great story.  I will always remember going with both of my grandfathers.  It is a memory that will last a life time and you jsut started on the next generation of bassresource.com users.  Way to go.

Sweet!

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 17 vs 6

sounds like everyone had a blast...good for you takin the young'uns out

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

LBH, my wife was supposed to be keeping that information to herself to protect my ego.    

Regarding the PFDs, those are for my piece of mind.  I'd never forgive myself if one of those kids fell in and drowned because I didn't make them wear a PFD.