Fish Story

We went fishing with the CAST for Kids program in Washington. This program, put on by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the CAST for Kids/Fishing for Kids organization is one of the best programs! They stocked and netted off a small portion of Lake Sacajawea in Longview.

When it was our turn we went and got our poles and headed to a place along the shoreline to fish. It took a bit of work, but we started catching them. First Tristan. Then Chase. Then Carissa. Then Chase again. Then Carissa again. And finally Tristan caught his last of the 2 fish limit.

They were beautiful little rainbow trout and the kids were thrilled! Not thrilled enough to touch them, but thrilled enough to catch them and look at them. LOL.

Brian was a big help, as he loves to fish. I could cast out well enough, but this Mom was more than happy to stick on the sidelines most of the time, snapping photos or offering advice or encouragement. I don't do the ooey, gooey, slimy, fishy thing. ICK!

Chase had the "big catch" of the day with his 12" trout, though Tristan gave him a run for his money with an 11" fish. Carissa had the "small fry" at 8".

We had some happy little fisherman (or fisherwoman, as they case may be)!