I took my little sidekick on a backpack fly fishing adventure up through our favorite canyon in Virginia. It doesn’t matter what it is, Hunter is absolutely game for anything I want to do. I love it. And it’s so nice when we can get the opportunity to spend time with each of the kids one-on-one. Strapping him to my back and going on a fly fishing getaway was a blast. He just never stops talking. And having him a foot away from my ears and commentating my fishing was just hilarious. There is nothing like having a witty 3 year old busting your chops for missing a fish. And the system we had going when I did hook one was great…I’d hook em and then hand the rod back to him to hold. Then I would strip the fly line in with the little wild rainbow in while he squealed with delight. It’s a memory that I will have forever.
It was also a great workout for me as I continue to get into hardcore shape for my Colorado backcountry elk hunt in September. I had him on my back for a few hours and I am guessing the total all-in pack weighed about 40 pounds. It was definitely work carrying him up through the stream and over boulders and good training for carrying a pack that hopefully weighs 3 times that much in Colorado. We stopped midday on a huge rock in the middle of the stream and enjoyed lunch before catching a few more trout and hiking back out. Great day with my little buddio.
