seacat,

I am sorry to hear about your dad. I was 16 when I lost my dad, fishing partner and friend. Now at 47 I have 27 year old son who hasbeen fishing with me since he was 2years old, and will be fishing and bonding with me for as long as I hold my rod, (poor kid has about 50 years left to fish with me ) We fish every chance we get and I consider him my best friend and he thinks the same as me.
Great thread made me stop and remember how nice life is! Happy Holidays.

Scott