Teaching a geeklet to fish is more complicated than it sounds. Fishing is by definition an exercise in patience and observation skills — not natural traits in most kids. As the author of this astute how-to notes, the temptation is to buy them cute kiddie gear that winds up being more frustrating than fun. Instead, he suggests buying real gear, along with eight other great observations and tips for making an outing to the pond enjoyable for all parties concerned.
