An Early Start


Notes on the Fly Tyer

This is my daughter a day after her two year old birthday. For this past year she has been sitting on my lap and practicing her thread wraps. For the last few months I have been allowing her to choose materials out of my scrap bin, and I would hold them on the hook and she would tie them on.

For her birthday I finally let go and let her tie by herself. The fly in the picture was her first creation done by her alone. Well I started the thread, but that's it! So now we tie together and it is one of her favorite activities. If she grows up and enjoys tying and fishing even a little, I will be one blessed dad.

Comments

dmnaz1 said…
Great shot. Your daughter looks very focused. With that sort of concentration she will probably surpass me by the time she hits 3! ;-)
bfly said…
I love this photo. It is great to see her tying. We need more people getting kids into fly fishing, and you have done a great job at giving her a head start! Can you imagine her standing next to you in Sandy creek tied into a 10lb. steelhead, or watching her catch her first Oatka brown on a dry? I hope you can. Because I can certainly see it! And I hope that I can be there to get some quality photos of you and her together.
Paul Menard said…
Probably my favorite post and photo yet from you! I love all your tying and fishing excerpts, but this speaks volumes about your dedication as a father and your priorities!
Lucas Carroll said…
thanks guys.. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and view my stuff. and also for the very encouraging words!