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The Fish Weren't Biting at Dusk, but Grandpa's Fishing Buddy Never Looked Away

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A lantern flickers on a post at the end of the old wooden dock, and the lake has gone still and silvery in the blue hour. Grandpa Hank sits on the weathered boards in a flat cap and a plaid flannel shirt, rod in hand, reeling slowly while a tackle box sits open at his side. Copper is parked right next to him, upright and attentive, watching the line where it slips into the water. Coils of rope, a few cabins along the shore, and a porch light glowing in the distance make the scene feel like the end of a long summer day.

Docks and dogs can be a great combination with a few precautions. Fishhooks, lures, and bits of line are some of the most common hazards, since dogs are drawn to the smell of bait and can easily step on or swallow a hook. Keeping tackle boxes closed and picking up stray line is a simple habit that prevents a lot of trouble. Not every dog is a strong swimmer, and docks can be slippery in the evening, so a canine life jacket is worth considering for time near deep water. If your dog ever gets a hook caught, resist pulling it out yourself and contact your vet.

Copper seems to have no interest in jumping in. He is fully content to keep watch while Hank waits for a bite.

Whether the fish cooperate or not hardly matters. A peaceful evening by the water is a pretty good catch on its own.

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