Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope yours is turning out to be sunnier than ours. It seems mother nature is determined to alter our holiday plans to take the kids fishing. In the meantime here's a few tips for anyone looking to take even tiniest tots to the fishing banks as well as a very inexpensive make-it-yourself fishing pole that's suitable for the smallest AND largest of hands!- Check with your local DNR to make sure everyone has a fishing license! Some states don't require children to hold a license while others do. It's important to know this or you might find yourself holding a ticket with a large fine!
- Pack individually packed snacks and drinks in a cooler. I make half sandwiches, divide up chips, cookies, etc in small ziploc bags to make it easier to give out to the kids. Happy kids = well fed kids!
- Don't forget a small trash bag, sunscreen with bug repellent, diapers, and TONS of wipes. It's good to bring baby wipes even if you don't take the kids with you to make the clean up easier!
- Most importantly, bring the playpen and a few small toys to entertain your smallest fisherman. Set up your playpen on level ground a safe distance from the water yet close enough to your fishing spot, so you can check on the kiddos.
- If possible park your car and set up the play area under a large shade tree. This will help keep the food cooler as well as the kids.
- If you enjoy fishing as much as I do then you & your fishing buddy should to take turns checking on the kids. This allows everyone to share the responsibility and enjoyment of fishing with the kiddos.
So what are your Memorial Day plans this year?
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