Thanks for all of the great suggestions. You all have had A LOT of experience, and it shows.
Got the rocks and wood part covered. Ryan has been skipping rocks on the pond for quite some time now. My dad even has a special "Ryan" pile of rocks near the bank.
I went to pick up Ryan at mom and dad's this evening, and I mentioned to daddy what you all had recommended. I told daddy I would be getting Ryan a pole and small tackle box for his birthday. Daddy said "nope, got it covered already". Ryan and daddy are best buddys. Everything is "gandaddy" this and "gandaddy" that (never with an "r"). They even have matching tractors now. See:
tractor racing idle time Won't be long before he is reeling in the big ones. Daddy's garden is a special "honey hole" for wigglers. I have VERY fond memories of us digging for them when I was younger. As I have stated before I am a canepole and worm kinda woman.
And you all are right about letting Ryan do his thing. My excitment will come from helping him reel them in and watching his reactions.
Thanks a plenty for the input. You are a great group of guys (not to mention dads).
I'm just a pretty darn proud momma.
edit: Redid the pics as URl links so take a look.
