| My fondest memories of my dad is our bonding | | | | kinds of fishing tackles, lines and rods. Dad also |
| time with his rig we named Ellen (after my mom) | | | | does not believe in using the same kind of baits |
| and a day out fishing in the great waters of the | | | | and lures. It has been over twenty years since |
| Delaware River. My dad is not an avid sportsman | | | | my dad discovered this passion for fishing but he |
| but he considered white water trout fishing as his | | | | still continues on experimenting on the different |
| next great love right after my mom and me. | | | | kinds of equipment and lures. You can never tell if |
| Whatever the occasion be and no matter how | | | | he wants to use the jigs or the inline spinners for |
| hectic his work schedule is, he will always find the | | | | this particular trip. |
| time to go fishing and take me with him. | | | | The Delaware River is home to several kinds of |
| At first, I balked at the idea of waking up while | | | | fishes. For dad, he only goes after the trout. It is |
| the rest of the world is still fast asleep. But I | | | | not uncommon to see him throw fishes back to |
| could not bear to disappoint my dad who thinks | | | | the river if they are not the one he is looking for. |
| the world of me. Grumbling to myself, I would | | | | Also, he is quite particular with the size and weight |
| hastily dress for fishing and hurriedly join him. | | | | of the trout. |
| Mom would then have a picnic basket prepared | | | | We have tried all kinds of fishing but for me, |
| for us complete with the thermos of coffee to | | | | nothing beats fishing in your own territory. And |
| perk me up. | | | | territory for me means going fishing in the great |
| White Water Rivers are a sight to behold first | | | | white waters of Delaware. If you are going fishing |
| thing in the morning. Nothing can compare to the | | | | for the first time, I suggest that you try fishing in |
| beauty of nature at its best. You can see the | | | | white rivers first since they are sure to be |
| lushness of the trees around the river and you | | | | abundant with all kinds of fishes. They also have |
| can hear and see the rapids caused by the strong | | | | none of the unpredictability often associated with |
| currents of the river. | | | | open seas and oceans. |
| I was blessed to grow up near the Delaware | | | | White water fishing is a great bonding time with |
| River. There are several locations perfect for | | | | family or friends. You have to truly experience it |
| fishing. My dad has no particular favorite fishing | | | | to enjoy it. What better way to enjoy your |
| spot. The boat can never sit still while he | | | | family time and cap it off with the fruits of your |
| commands it. | | | | labor. I tell you, nothing beats the taste of trout |
| Ellen the boat is the perfect testament on how | | | | that you caught. |
| mad for fishing my dad is. Ellen housed different | | | | |