Eerman wrote: 
Takes guts to get up and talk in front of that crew.
Nah, the NFGFC members are all good peeps.
Like Casey said, I talked about how to get your kid or lady interested in fishing. Since I used to be a kid and I try to be a lady, I have a little experience in this department.
Here are some inexpensive and easy ways to make the fishing experience more enjoyable for a novice:
1) Get your junior fishing buddy some equipment. It doesn’t have to be anything brand new or fancy, just a little tackle box, fishing shirt, or rod/reel combo can make someone feel like a real fisherman.
2) Take lots of pictures and make a big deal of even the trashiest fish. You can send pictures to
matt@gaffmag.net or
eric@floridasportsman.com if you want your little angler to get some publicity. Both magazines are great about publishing pictures of ladies and kids.
3) Bring a little special food/drink that you don’t usually have at home. Kids tend to go from happy to hangry pretty quickly—of course, that never happens to me.
4) Finally,
know when to call it a day! If you want to fish for 14 hours, have someone meet you at the dock or drive separately. Knowing when to quit can make a huge difference in whether you end the day on a high or low note.
Now you know. I think fishing with your family is a great way to strengthen your relationships and make lasting memories. (I’m probably not allowed to use the word “relationship” on this board. My apologies. Please don’t kick me out already.
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