When Your Son Outfishes You: A Humbling Experience

When you get outdone by your son in fishing, it’s a mix of pride and a dash of jealousy. It’s all in good fun though!

Summary

  • Watching your son outfish you is a proud moment for many parents.
  • Passing on the knowledge of fishing to the next generation is heartwarming.
  • Having your child excel at something you love can be bittersweet.

PrimeTime4_H20

“Yup, that’s gonna happen. The trick is to let him play it up all he can. Make him much more interested than humbling him.”

olearyboy

“Well, you’ve had a good run, he’s the man of the house now!”

the-Replenisher1984

“As it should always be. You get your lunkers when no one is around to pass on the knowledge to the next generation. Good on you for doing it right!”

Started_WIth_NADA

“In my book, that’s always a good day!”

still_hawaiian

“My boy has been doing that to me for 15 years. 4 pounder on a Spider-Man pole using a nightcrawler on a bobber. He either catches bigger or more fish than me every time we go together.”

jljue

“It happens; it’s part of raising kids who also enjoy fishing.”