Guest Entry: Smallmouth Fishing for the Young Angler

Today I received a story about the strong memories a father had when he caught his first fish. His excitement on that day was only surpassed when his son caught his first fish. Jonah gets a helping hand showing off his first fish When Ian was nine, his family spent a few nights at a summer resort with few activities for the mind of an active child. During dinner he snuck out of the dining room...

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Guest Story: Traditional Fishing in Japan

Today, I received an E-mail from Alan Bergman, an avid fisherman who lives in Japan. He brought me a story of family tradition and an example of how fishing can bring generations together. Alan has three grandchildren: Sara, Rei, and Roi. Both granddaughters, Sara and Rei caught their first fish before they were three years old. They created the tradition of the Bergman family in which every child...

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Rockfish at Santa Cruz

A couple of weeks ago, my grandfather and I decided to go on a rockfish fishing trip. While this would be a first time experience for my grandfather, I had gone on a couple boats before. Usually I would convince a friend to take me to the Farallon Islands. There the rockfish swarm in thick schools, where even the most novice angler can make a catch. However, this time my family thought that we would...

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Three Generation of Fishermen

After CC's success my father and grandfather decided to try to catch a trout at lake McAlpine. The lake is located near Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, fishermen have to pay twenty dollars per person to get in. In the morning (7:00 A.M.) it was quite chilly, and a low fog hung over the entire area. I was looking to catch a bass, but had made it no farther than twenty feet when I heard my grandpa shouting....

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