The Art of Little Fishin

by Amy
(Thousand Oaks, CA)

Grayson and Slade learning how to fish at Lake Cachuma

Grayson and Slade learning how to fish at Lake Cachuma

This was a day of fishing lessons... Our granddaughter Grayson who is 3 had been asking her Papa to go fishing. We were camping at Lake Cachuma, off Hwy 154, between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, California. Slade is our 2 year old grandson.


Both with their tackle boxes in hand took the walk up the trail to the dock with their papa to have their first lesson in fishing. Both poles were Ugly Sticks (only the best according to Papa) and rigged, but had no hooks. Since this was their first time Papa wanted them to practice safely. LOL.

Both of them were very focused. Grayson was very determined and learned how to reel in and cast that day. Slade learned how to reel in and to fill his belly with Gummy Worms. Obviously no fish were caught that day but the lessons learned will be with them the rest of lives. Our greatest blessings these days come from our grandchildren.



Jason's Response:

Hi Amy,

Congratulations on taking Second Place in the 2011 Fishing Photo and Story Contest. What a wonderful picture and story! Thank you for participating.

I love the fact that you are taking the kiddos out fishing. Those times are great learning experiences for children and help build excellent character. Along with the photos, every one of you will be able to cherish those memories for a lifetime.

What a great day of fishing lessons,... and I'm sure there will be many more to come.

The Art Of A Little Fishin'

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starstarstarstarstar 		Excellent photo
by: Anonymous

It captures the moment perfectly. Great photo
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old time photo
by: Kim

This reminds me of an old time picture. Nothing better than memories of a simpler time. Especially when you can capture them like this. Saved for at least one lifetime. Beautiful..
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starstarstarstarstar 		future fish story...
by: Their other grandma

My name is Charlene and I am Slade's other grandma. This picture tells me there is some great stories that they will have to tell their
children when they grow up... on who caught the biggest fish... I know this because when they got back from this trip Slade told me he caught the most biggest fish. He showed me how long it was and that he pulled it in all by himself... and you know this fish will only get bigger as the years go by.... and I am sure Grayson's fish is much bigger than Slades....

Life is good when you have little ones... grandma's are so blessed!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Imagination of a child
by: Anonymous

Absolutely adorable! To be young again...I would just love to know what they are thinking while they are fishing...
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starstarstarstarstar 		PRICELESS
by: Marylou Frangie

THE ART OF LITTLE FISHIN

WHAT A NORMAN ROCKWELL THIS IS!
NOW I CAN SEE... THE FISH STORIES START EARLY IN LIFE.
THIS LITTLE 2 YEAR OLD SAID HE CAUGHT A BIG FISH WHEN IN FACT HE CAUGHT NOTHING!
OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES....GOTTA LOVE IT!
THIS PHOTO HAS MY VOTE!


CANADA
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starstarstarstarstar 		THE PRIZE WINNER!
by: Anonymous

THESE KIDS ARE SO CUTE, THEY SHOULD CERTAINLY TAKE THE PRIZE! HOW CAN IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS????
THE FACT THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO STAND THERE AND EVEN LISTEN TO DIRECTIONS IS AMAZING IN ITSELF!! MY KIDS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE WATER IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES!!
JUST CRUZIN THE PICS.
BETTY JO
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starstarstarstarstar 		Double winners
by: Anonymous

Adorable little ones..and this sure is a WINNER in my book.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adorable
by: Emily

This is what life is all about. I love it!
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starstarstarstarstar 		nice!
by: JP

This could have been a Rockwell painting... if a picture can paint a thousand words this one is infinite.. while showing a specific story, there's something about it that begs you to latch your own experiences onto it as it becomes a part of you... beautifully done!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fishing
by: Anonymous

Some of my best childhood memories are centered around fishing. Great picture and thanks for the flashback.
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starstarstarstarstar 		future
by: Anonymous

This is how it begins! No need to worry if you don't catch a fish today. There's always tomorrow. They are so sweet in their innocence.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cherish the moments
by: Anonymous

Lucky grandparents to have moments like this with your grandchildren.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone fishing
by: Anonymous

Adorable!!!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real life
by: Anonymous

And they thought they were fishin!! Of course Papa new better, when you love so deeply memories are inevitable. Love this award winning picture!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucky ones!
by: Anonymous

Oh to be young and innocent.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yesterday
by: Anonymous

Someday they will look at this picture and be so happy you captured the moments. Good luck on the contest.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Old fashioned and sweet
by: Anonymous

This picture reminds me of a great painting I would buy. Innocence and such determination. That's a lot of concentration for such little ones. lol What a great capture of that moment in time.
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starstarstarstarstar 		LOVE This Photo
by: Anonymous

I absolutely LOVE this picture. I think that it could have taken 1st place in the contest. Oh well, second place isn't too shabby either. I was rooting for you and this picture and story in the contest. Great story. And adorable grandchildren there. Keep up the good work. It sounds like they have a lot of fun fishing with you and papa.

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