I’m very pleased to announce the release of my first book, Fishing with Kids: A Parent’s Guide!
Help Your Kids Learn to Fish
I wrote this book to help parents take their kids out fishing successfully and inexpensively. In it, I share my secrets for how to set up a fishing trip for kids, and also discuss exactly what tackle and gear you need, so you don’t spend more money than necessary.
I discuss my childhood and what fishing meant to me as a young boy staring out in wonder at the beauty of Lake Champlain. I make the case that fishing positively impacts children throughout all stages of their life. Because of this, I give tips on how you can get your children into the sport regardless of their age.
The book includes a chapter on fishing safely, to make sure everyone keeps smiling. It also discusses considerations as well as useful skills and tricks that you should know before you head off onto the lake. I go beyond the obvious with each and try to really hone in on what parents need to know to keep their little ones safe and smiling.
The book spends considerable time discussing common freshwater gamefish that are worth targeting with your kids. I teach how to find them and catch them effectively. I also try to give you an idea of which species are appropriate to catch with children of certain ages. This book doesn’t, however, cover every fishing lure. Instead, it concentrates on ways that are very effective while fishing with children.
In some ways, this book is a “tell all” about my own stupidity. I wrote at length about several stupid mistakes that I’ve made in the hopes that parents won’t repeat them. I also discuss some short cuts and “eureka!” moments I’ve had over the years.
I believe this book will save you money. I teach ways to re-purpose common tools you already own, rather than buying specialized gear that you don’t really need. A special effort is made on preaching a minimalist approach to fishing with kids that doesn’t break the bank.
While the book isn’t lake specific, I do describe some famous fishing spots on Lake Champlain. For example, I discuss the grass flats near Ticonderoga and break down why they are so productive. This should enable you to find other places like them in your own favorite lake.
Finally, I devote a considerable portion of the book to helping parents decide what type of boat they should purchase. As a plus, I also discuss how to control and use that boat once you buy it.
Essentially, I’ve aimed to take the information in this blog, build upon it, and put it into a convenient book to keep at home or in your boat. I’d love to hear from you if you want to let me know if I’ve succeeded.
I’ve published Fishing with Kids: A Parent’s Guide
Second Book: My Awesome Guide to Freshwater Fishing
Already know how to fish? Looking for a book that helps get your kids into it instead? Then my second book is just for you! In “My Awesome Guide to Freshwater Fishing,” I help children do it all on their own! A great read for kids who want to spend their summers outside instead of on a screen. Pick it up on Amazon today!
John Paxton
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