Aslan Christian School

Apr. 14, 2008

Look Out For That Hook!

The boys have been asking about fishing a lot lately, so over the weekend, we bought them both a fishing rod, bought Matt a fishing license (only required for people older than 16 -- did you know you can buy them at Wal-Mart?), and headed out to try our hand at catching fish. Silly me, I thought the boys would get tired of it after about 15 minutes.  We stayed at the lake for about 1.5 hours instead and ended up muddy, but happy.  I did not fish, but spent the entire time standing far away from Calvin & Hobbes as they waved their rods around, yelling helpful comments like "Watch out for the fish hook" and "Stop waving your rod around before you catch your brother." Also I helped re-bait the hooks (with bread) and untangled fishing line.  Matt was busy trying to teach the kids how to cast and retying hooks and bobbles and all the other fishing accessories -- he's the one with all the fishing knowledge in the family. We actually caught two small fish, throwing them back when we left.  The boys were really pleased -- and now they can't wait to go back. Here's Hobbes holding up his fish.  I have no idea what kind it was -- slimey, sorta big? Both boys fishing.  Note the intense concentration... Calvin casting off. A close-up of the fish Calvin caught.  Again, no idea what kind -- small, still slimey?

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Apr. 14, 2008 - Great catch!

Posted by Erin

Pretty soon they'll be catching your dinner. And just think ... cleaning fish of unknown type (but definitely slimy). Tell 'em way to go!

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