LOL, well, since I am only a father to a golden retriver...I did almost the same thing, I went to Cabella's last week and picked up a very nice ultra light spinning combo, hoping to get out today or tomorrow to try it out!!
I have a fly rod...never been used, I hafta find some place to learn how to tie the knots...u know, the fly line onto the backing. When my wife and I got married 3 years ago her wedding presant to me was a 1 day guided fly fishing trip. Most fun I EVER had fishing..caught 2 Greman Browns, and 2 Rainbow, the smallest was about 1.5 Lbs, and the largest was 4lbs..talk about FUN!!!