The "Big" Catch...

Mike has taken Connor & Braden fishing three times and not a one of them has caught a single fish! Mike was an avid fisherman back home in Northern NY so this has been a major thorn in the side for him. It doesn't help that his boys have been walking away from each fishing outing feeling bummed because DAD can't catch a fish!
On Friday we took them fishing for the first time with live bait to see if that would help them be more successful. We took them down to Great Bridge Locks Park here in Chesapeake and staked out a pretty spot on the bank watching the boats come through while the draw was open.
We knew we had an hour before the boats would come through again and disturb Mike's attempts so he got himself and the boys all set up.
Braden made it his job to dig out the worms for every one's poles. He got a real kick out of it. Connor would touch the worms but did not want to hold them at all-they are "gross"! Mommy completely understands Connor-I didn't even want the container in my truck!
It wasn't long before both boys had a couple bites-a few times the fish completely getting the worm before they could real their line back in. Once Daddy gave Brady a hand and they almost had one but the fish got off the hook at the last second.
The boys were getting bored and Daddy was getting impatient-he was going to get a fish!
A few minutes before the hour just before the draw opened Mike cast a line out and managed to catch a fish for the boys! It didn't matter that the fish was only 4 inches long....ha ha ha...the three guys were just excited to have caught even one!
The each posed gamely with their "BIG" catch below!

Daddy, Brady & their BIG catch of the day!

Daddy, Connor & their PRIZE fish

Mike all proud!