Not many would argue that fly-fishing is easier than parenting. When fishing with your children and things threaten to take a sour turn, stop and think about the analogy that you are a guide and your children are the clients. Instead of missing out on the complex relationship that can develop between you and your children, remember that successful guides are patient, don't condescend, and never fish when their clients are. The book is well organized, always keeping mind the goals, covering orientation, tackle, knots, outings, safety, the bugs, clubs, fly-tying, disabled children, and stewardship. Orientation establishes the basic premise that the whole enterprise must be fun, while recognizing some obstacles.
Subsequent chapters provide the knowledge how to deal with the obstacles.
He does, though take the time to explain the needs of children when it comes to rod, reel, line, leader, and flies. The result is the basis for an almost nearly knotless fly-fishing method. Outings provides guidance on that first trip along with techniques for dapping, dumping, and troll-walking. Safety describes the basic hat, safety glasses and sunscreen that should be on your child whenever fishing or casting. Navigate the content of this site with this pull-down selection menu.