Junior Angler

This past weekend we went camping at Cedar Hill State Park. We just happened to be there on the Saturday that the park was hosting a Family Fishing Day. The kids began by rotating through three stations. In one station they learned water safety (that's the first picture where Hogan is racing to put on the lifejacket). In another station they practiced casting and fishing for magnetic fish (that's the second picture). And in the third station we practiced tying knots and learned about different kinds of fish. Did you know that the Guadelupe Bass is the state fish of Texas?

After the stations, we got to go out and actually fish. The park provided all of the fishing rods and the bait. Hogan loved fishing. It was a really hot day and Troy and I thought that our fishing adventure might end up in a fit, but Hogan was so patient and never whined or cried despite the 90 degree sun beating down on us. Troy and I were very impressed. Hogan especially loved picking up the worms and minnows for bait.

At the end of the time, each child was awarded a Junior Angler pin and a certificate. Great fun!

Hogan says: "Remember when I was trying to catch a big fish and I couldn't get one?"