Last weekend Annika and Isaac went fishing. It was not the first time Annika cast her line into the water. She had tried several times before with no luck. This time was different. After casting, she felt a strong pull on her line. She called to her Dad for help reeling it in. To Annika's surprise he said "no way, you snagged it, you reel it in." Annika struggled for a bit. It was hard work, as hard as she could bear. Then the work got easier. She thought the fish got away. Thankfully, it was only resting. After 20 minutes of wrestling Annika reeled in the biggest fish anybody in our family had ever seen. Isaac didn't care for the smell of the fresh fish but he sure liked eating it for dinner. The kids are quickly learning the unwritten rules of becoming fishermen..or fisherwomen. If you ask Annika where she caught that fish she will tell you "The North Fork of The No-see-um River". We can share that it was a river near you.
This fishing experience reminded us of a book we once read called "The Thousand Star Hotel" by the Okee Dokee brothers. You can check out on You Tube. Their music is a favorite in our household too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Uq7o3ovds
Wow, this looks like it was a VERY exciting day for your family! That is a HUGE fish, Annika, and I can understand that it must have been very hard work to reel that in. How did it make you feel to catch it and reel it in all on your own without help?
ReplyDeleteIsaac, I don't always love the smell of the fish, either, but did you notice anything about its skin? Did you catch any fish, or did you observe any wildlife that day?
What an amazing feeling to catch something yourself and be able to eat it later with your family-so proud of you, Annika, and I'm glad The Neuschwanders had a fun fishing expedition!
Annika, I am amazed at your persistence! 20 minutes is a long time to work that hard. And what a beautiful fish! I would feel very proud if I were you.
ReplyDeleteNice catch Annika! Coco doesn't like the feel of fish either Isaac ;)
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