i took my son damian fishin a couple of weeks ago. he loved it which was very cool but it was a nightmare for me because i was nervous the whole time of him falling into the water. i dont know if it was a good choice or not to take him but he loved it so i was happy... but nervous! at 2 and a half years old, a childs balance isnt so good, so im thinking i just might hold off a little longer before i take him again. soon enough i guess! during this excursion i had caught a pickeral so my sons says to me, " dad, can i pet him?". i laughed my butt off and told him yes. so he did. it was very cool! i got a pic of him holding the fish so ill try to find it and post it.