I am sure most every body has similar experiences. I remember fishing when i could barely control the cane pole, must have been when i was 3 or 4. Didn't have much patience, but dad keep taking me fishing. By the time i was 7 or 8 i had calmed down and was doing allright. Dad got me what i thought was the most wonderful invention (since ice cream) a zebco 202. Well, i knew right away i was in the big leagues now.I found out real quick if you caught much of a fish it really gave the old 202 a workout. So, it wasn't long before i was hinting to dad that one of those 404's or 808's sure were fine reels. I dared not mention the
top of the line, chrome plated,anti reverse,bait clicker, model 33. Well dad says that 202 is just fine.
Well, by the time i was about 10 or 11 dad says your making a little money and it's about time you bought yourself a new reel.If we're going to keep this freezer stocked with fish you need something better. Well,that
kind of opened the door and i have fished with just about everkind of zebco reel made now.
It's kinda funny looking back on life's lessons. I guess dad wanted me to learn how to play the fish with that old 202 and hone my skills. At the same time i learned the value of a dollar when he had me to start buying
my own fishing gear. I still have several of dads old fishing poles in good working order.
Just a simple but true story.
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