My 4 year old (now 5) caught 2 nice winter steelhead on bobber and jigs last winter. She goes with me everywhere. Good lifejackets and common sense are the key to a safe and enjoyable time. I know how proud you are ,My daughter caught both fish right in front of a couple of guys who had been there for two hours . They told us she could give it a try and Wammo x2 . I dont know who was happier me or her, the two dudes ran my camcorder for me so when we can feed video here I'd love to show it. Keep taking her, I can't hardly get out the door w/o mine.----John