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Easy Tips For Family Fishing Fun

By Michelle Myers 15 Comments

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Easy Tips For Family Fishing Fun, get everyone outside and active while seeing the world. Simple ideas to help families make the most of fishing.

EASY TIPS FOR FAMILY FISHING FUN

Fishing with family is a tradition that my husband grew up with and a hobby we are passionate about sharing with our children. With four children between the ages of 4 and 13, we’ve figured out a few things that make it easier when you take the family fishing and would love to share them with you!

SIMPLE

Family Fishing Tips

You’ve heard it said, “Keep it simple”, and that is especially true when fishing with kids. Having hundreds of lures, 12 kinds of bait, and 20 pounds of additional gear is completely unnecessary on family fishing excursions. As I mentioned before, my hubs is the resident fishing expert and in charge of getting everyone set up and the more simplistic the rig, the quicker everyone can start casting. Our family enjoyed the Shakespeare catch more fishing combo that come pre-spooled with fishing line and include a fishing kit equipped with everything you need to get started.

Family Fishing Tips

There is a large pond behind our home, full of fish my kids enjoy catching several times per week. And while we love driving 15 minutes to fish at the beach or hopping a boat at the marina, it is definitely simpler to walk out back and start fishing. Don’t underestimate the value of everyday family time; big excursions are fun and exciting but taking advantage of the opportunities in your neighborhood can be precious as well.

SAFE

If fishing from any type of boat, lifejackets are a must, no exceptions! Explain that expectation before hitting the water so kids know that’s an absolute. Be sure to apply sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing with shoes that are able to get wet. Also, do a quick sweep of the shoreline for any hazards, like broken glass or metal. We’ve found that outlining our rules, specific to the area we’re in, go a long way to ensuring a day of family fun and not one of tears or disappointment.

SHORT

Family Fishing Tips

My hubs likes nothing better than fishing from sunrise to sunset. We’ve tried trips of various lengths and discovered that shorter was better. A few hours with everyone engaged and happy is far more enjoyable than an entire day with grumpy, bored kiddos. In general, about 2 hours on land or 3-4 on a boat has been a good guideline with our family.We love fishing at the beach because if the kids need a break, they can put the rods down and build sandcastles or play in the water until their interest is piqued again.

SWEET

Family Fishing Tips

Spending time as a family, engaged in an active, purposeful activity, is one of the best ways to bond and enrich your family life. Over the years, hilarious stories, sweet memories, and great conversations have occurred on boats and shorelines as we’ve fished and spent time with one another. Parents, pack an extra measure of patience as you set out on your adventure, it can be hectic with multiple kids but you’re striving for a positive experience that will keep your kids wanting to return to the water again and again. Taking the opportunity to relax and be still, scheduling a break from the crazy busy of life is priceless gift to give yourself and your family, it’s something your children will remember forever.
To make your fishing excursion even smoother, be sure to look at this fishing checklist and short video from the experts at Shakespeare, you’ll be ready to fish for F-U-N!

Fishing as a family can give you a lifetime of amazing memories, just keep the four S’s in mind: Simple, Safe, Short, and Sweet. You’ll be on your way to creating a legacy of fun and sportsmanship!

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About Michelle Myers

Michelle Myers is mom to four kiddos ranging from elementary thru high school, each with strong opinions and a flair for the dramatic. In other words, they're a lot like her. Former educator and lover of learning, she divides her time between carpool and Starbucks by reading voraciously and giving TED talks to herself at red lights. A Floridian for almost 40 years, Michelle loves the beach, making people laugh, and date nights with her hubby of 25 years...and yeas, they clearly married at age 7.
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Comments

  1. Sarah Anderson says

    May 5, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Safety should always be your number one concern. Fishing with your family can be a fun time, you just need to make sure your kids enjoy and don’t really hurt themselves. They may get stuck with a hook or two, but that’s not too bad. Bring the disinfectant in case of that.

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  2. Erin says

    July 18, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Oh my gracious I needed these tips! My son has been begging for a fishing trip lately. He’s a 4-year-old wild child who lost his fishing pole in the lake last time 🙂

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  3. Debra says

    July 18, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    This is so awesome! We are planning on taking our daughter fishing for the first time soon!

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  4. Denea Duran says

    July 18, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I loved fishing growing up! I have so many memories going fishing with my grandparents that I can’t wait for my kids to have the same memories! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Karissa says

    July 17, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    We went fishing while growing up. I didn’t carry the tradition into my family but my sister did to hers I don’t like fishing and neither does my husband.

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  6. Rebecca says

    July 17, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    I used to love fishing as a kid and I really should go more often now!

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  7. alexandria waning says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    my daughter, who will be 4 next month, has had this obsession with going fishing forever! we talk about it but really wonder if she’d even last 5 minutes. so yes to keeping it short and simple.

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  8. Pam says

    July 17, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I haven’t been fishing since I was a kid but I used to love it. These are some great tips. It looks like your family had a great time!

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  9. Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says

    July 17, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    Oh this looks like so much fun! Cute kiddos!

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  10. Stacey says

    July 17, 2015 at 10:43 am

    My kids have all grown up loving fish. But this is thanks to my dad not me! I am happy to cook up the cleaned fish, but the fish needs to be handed to me scaled and cleaned. Thankfully Papa has taught them that as well. Then I fry up pounds of fish for our favorite fish tacos! Great list you put together – these are key tips for a successful fishing trip with kids.

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  11. Amanda says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I love fishing! We try to go up to Lake Erie a couple times in the summer to fish (:

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  12. Shannon Peterson says

    July 16, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    This is something I really really hope I get to do with my son when he gets older!

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  13. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

    July 16, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Such great tips! I think I would like fishing more if I would do it your way…our family takes ALL day (and sometimes over night or multiple night) deep-sea fishing trips…I don’t enjoy fishing for that long!

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  14. Lauryn Hock says

    July 16, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    These are some awesome tips! I used to go fishing with my grandpa when I was younger, but I have forgotten most of what he taught me.

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  15. Kristen says

    July 16, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I live on a lake and have never fished! I think I will get my hubby to teach us!!

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