Wow, boys. I really didn’t expect my post to get that much attention, I really appreciate all the advice and jargon yall are throwin at me. I just wanted to say, I see and read each and every one of you, but I don’t have time to respond to everyone. This community has gone above and beyond my expectations. I’m really looking forward to growing my and my son’s knowledge of fishing alongside you fine gentlemen.
I ended up stopping by a local shop because it was all still pretty overwhelming. They hooked me up with a couple lures that would be good for him, some Yum Dingers (and even showed me how to hook them weedless), and a bobber and hooks for live worms/minnows if he’s got the patience to watch a bobber. They even clued me in to a kid only lake nearby that has pretty good hits.
His favorite thing to do is cast and reel it in, but getting a bite on a live worm might convince him otherwise. He’s been saying recently that he really wants to actually catch a fish now. I’m excited to put some new line on a bigger pole, ditch the frog for a better set up, and watch his face as he gets his first hit!
Thanks so much guys!
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