19 IslandVibesIOP.com BJ & Trey Bowen LIFESTYLE Isle of Palms is the kind of place where traditions meet the sea and where memories are often made beyond the sandy shores. That’s exactly what we’re celebrating this June as we reflect on our fathers and our father figures. And what better place to start than by casting a line. Whether you’re fishing off a dock or a boat, with a net or a pole, fishing is a quintessential Lowcountry tradition; a pastime where memories of dads and grandads often shine. When you’re fishing, time seems to stand still, and the world seems to slowly fade away through equal parts patience, determination and hope. IOP is brimming with stories of generations passing the sport and hobby of fishing down, and we had the privilege of talking with some of those legacy-makers. BJ & Trey Bowen BJ Bowen fished a few times as a kid but really took to the pursuit as Reeling in Memories Father & Son Fishing Duos By Katie Finch Book Your Summer Family Session, Today! E-mail Rachel Basye at cooperriverphotography@gmail.com. Timeless Family Moments, FOR MORE, VISIT COOPERRIVERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Framed by the Beauty of the Island! Located in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center 1517 Palm Blvd, Ste. D, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.885.3090 • justbeachyiop.com Follow Us! Facebook: @justbeachyiop Instagram: @justbeachyiop Now Proudly Selling: E-Bikes and Bikes Electric Scooters Skateboards Surfboards Boogie Boards Helmets & Pads Coolers Beach Chairs & Tents Turtlebox Speakers Funboy Pool Floats Toys & Games Clothing & Hats Local Jewelry Nectar Sunglasses SunBum Sunscreen & More! Quality Bike, Surf, and Beach Gear Show This Ad for 20% OFF Your Next Purchase! Not valid on sale items. Exclusions may apply. Expires 7/31/25 an adult when a friend started fishing with his nephew. Bowen quickly realized it was a great way to spend time with his kids (and his kids’ friends) while being in the great outdoors. Just ask his son Trey. His approach is simple: start with fishing, find some time for exploration in the middle and leave when the kids are bored. Bowen’s fishing spots of choice are Breach Inlet and the public dock at the IOP Marina. While jovially chatting about sunshine and sandy toes, he also acknowledged the life lessons and character building that fishing provides. He loves to teach his son how “the smoked salmon at Harris Teeter or the mahi sandwich at the Dinghy didn’t get there on its own.” His hope is that his children and the next generation at large will learn both patience and gratitude through fishing, noting that you’re “at the mercy of what nature gives you for the day.” The unexpected is what ultimately leads to gratefulness. Continued on Page 20
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