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Trout Bumming with Family, Kids, Dogs and more
We suggest you also plan Trout Bumming trips with
your family. Bring friends along or even kids that
do not have a father in their home. Statistics show
that when you introduce, or mentor a young person in
an outdoors activity, they usually continue with
that activity throughout their lives. Take plenty of
photos of your kids, or you will have wished you had
years later. Trout Bumming with the family brings
families closer together.
TB Tip...
I have personally found that starting kids on a
Tenkara rod, targeting small fish works best, and
keeps the focus on the basics.
Dogs
I’ve trained and used dogs in my work to locate
wildlife kill sites, protection, for family pets,
and hunting. When Trout Bumming it simply seems
natural to me, for a trout bum to have a dog along.
These days I still use the Belgium Malinios breed
known for their fierceness, alertness, high energy,
and I train them to watch out for bears, because I
work in grizzly bear country. I actually named my
latest Mal, "Orvis"
Dogs simply love to go outdoors and especially
fishing, and make the perfect companions when alone.
Make sure they are well trained so they don't get
hooked. The Trout Bumming RV lifestyle lends its
self best when traveling with a dog. Rental Car
Trout Bumming does not.
TB Tip...
I hate to say this but its true. Remember when Trout
Bumming with others, not everyone will love your dog
or kids like you do. Sometimes its best to just
leave them at home.
TB Tip... Ruffwear makes quality dog packs so they carry
their own needs when out on Trout Bum adventures.
Dog food, water, first aid, snacks and more can be
carried in their packs. Place dog food in a water
tight freezer bag. It keeps the odors down and the
food dry.
Remember small dogs can actually become a hazard for you
when in the wild. They attract wildlife... mountain
lions, coyotes, wolfs instead of deter.
TB Tip...
Attach a couple of bells to your dogs pack and they
will become a noisy ringing bell, thus aiding in
alerting bears to move on. They can also be easily
heard when trying to locate them in brush.
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