This weekend we went to the Sunshine Catfish Pond, which is run by the Menonites in DeRidder, LA. If you live in DeRidder, you really should go! In case you're not familiar with the Menonite people, they are similar to the Amish in the way they dress and live their lives, but their religion is based on grace, not works. They are known for their good business sense, and this fish pond was no exception! They will rent the poles, sell you bait, then after you've caught your fish they will clean it and filet it (all for a price, of course!)
The wonderful thing about the Menonite pond is you are guaranteed to catch fish. And if you have very young children, it's the place to go! We fish for an hour and a half and caught 25 pounds worth of catfish. It was priceless! Jack really enjoyed watching the fish flop around and was even brave enough to touch them and "hold" them!
The fish started flopping and scared Jack!
This man gave us some worms...that's when we really started catching them!
The loot!
Sweet Sydney slept through most of the fun
The fish started flopping and scared Jack!
This man gave us some worms...that's when we really started catching them!
Sweet Sydney slept through most of the fun
We've been many times with mom and dad. Well, Ben has been several times. That place is crazy! I don't think Ben would like real fishing if he tried it after having been to the catfish pond. :)
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