Fishing...really?

I remember going fishing when I was growing up.  It was fun to be with Dad and anticipate the perfect catch but I always felt bad for the worm that had to die so I could catch a fish- that would also die. Plus, it took forever, smelled gross and usually involved disappointment.  I was taught how to bait my own hook, cast the line, wait somewhat patiently (till the lines tangled and they were always tangled!) then reel it in and yep I even gutted my own fish- but I have absolutely NO desire to do that anymore.  So when Steve said he wanted to take our family fishing I thought "really? isn't there something better to do with our time?" All I could picture was little impatient kids hoping for a big fish on their line but getting a hook in their hand instead- didn't sound like a calm, fun environment to me.

BUT... I've changed my mind!!  All those awful things still do relate to fishing but how about this: a perfectly mowed lawn with a huge rock-lined pond filled with fish that are caught by simply putting fish food in the water and lowering a bare hook into the water at the same time- and then you're sure to catch a fish 30 seconds later!  Put it in a big bucket of water and carry it to the kind people who do the dirty work for you.  Just whip out your wallet and pay for your wonderfully filleted fish and your done!  Whew, that is the way to fish!  So, yes I still like fishing and I'm a "great mom for letting kids have the experience of my childhood" but just condensed down to a peaceful, disappointment free day!