Fishing is a Family Affair

Fishing is usually passed down through generations. My family is no exception. My grandfather was an avid fisherman. My father was an avid fisherman (God rest their fishing souls) and my 5 brothers all loved the sport as well. Although, brother Jerry was taken way before his time. We would even keep family records of who caught the biggest fish of a certain species. Of course my dad held many of the records for years, but we all had and have our share of bragging rights. That tradition has been passed down to the next generation also. This competitive spirit is fun in nature and there is always an interesting fish story to be told. There are many well known fishing families here in south Louisiana. The great thing about family competition is you don't have to be famous, like the pros, to be king. The fish do not have to be world record size to have the bragging rights. It just has to be bigger than anyone else's fish in the family. The other great thing about a family kept record is that it is a lifetime process. There is no time limit or specific location for that trophy, monster, bragging rights fish. It can be caught any time, and any place. The fish can be as small as a bluegill or big as a whale, as long as its bigger than anyone else's in the family. Keeping family fish records is a great way to pass down the sport to the next generation. So if you haven't started keeping records, maybe its time to start. After all, you may be the best fisher in the family. I have to give cuddos to brother Chris on his first place perch win at the Krewe of Terreanians fishing rodeo today. It marks his three hundred and twenty-first win and many of those included best all around fisher trophies. That's worth bragging about for certain. Good luck fishing. Hope to see ya on the water. < /a>

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  1. GarrettJune 12, 2017 at 3:10 AM

    That's what its all about Bob.. Enjoying every moment in the water and making lasting memories with family and friends. Fishing Is Universal and it brings people together for an common Goal.
    Tight Lines to you and your Family and God Bless.

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