Papa decides to take the cubs to the Bruin's cottage, but he is in such a hurry to go fishing, he forgot to plan ahead and pack everything they'll need for the fishing trip. They've forgotten quite a few things at the cottage, lifejackets, oars, sunhats, the fishing net, etc. So Papa goes up and down the stairs, wearing himself out. It's only when the cubs take it upons themselves to think ahead, make a list, and take everything they need with them that Papa can finally sit back and enjoy a day of fishing.