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Well said indeed Ron, it is very important to be a mentor, a guide, teacher, etc in life. I learned everything my father could possibly teach me about fishing because that was about it in terms of mentors in my life for fishing. Both of my grandfathers passed before they had the chance to take me out, and I think about that all the time. I grew up fishing fresh water, fished religiously... no one ever asked what I wanted for bdays or xmas they just knew. In highschool, two good friends both didn't fish, or never had. I saved up money and got them each a setup so I could fish with someone, share paddling, stories etc. Now they have both split off from where they started, and have really developed their own styles, confidence, and love for the sport. The two things I like most about having shared fishing with others is that they are now sharing their own info back to me, and I know that when they have a family... one of which has a 5mo. old boy... they can pass on the same and teach their own kids a responsible love for the outdoors.
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