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Grandson's First Fish!

Posted By: Moosetrot

Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 03:56 PM

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It was a nice day yesterday and my son brought my oldest Grandson down for a major fishing expedition. He was able to use his new "Paw Patrol" fishin' rod and was actually very good with it.

We fished one spot and never even got a bite but then walked over to the boat landing where there is a little slough that sometimes is pretty good fishing. Luckily the Bluegills were in there big time. He was able to fight this one into submission and it was his first fish in the bucket. It was neat when other folks were stopping by and making a big deal, high-fiving, and generally telling him he was a great warrior and fisherman.

The action got pretty hot and heavy and in the end, the three of us had 32 nice ones that my son and Grandson took home and filleted for supper tonight. Could not have asked for a better first fishing experience for my Grandson. There are many more to come.

Moosetrot
Posted By: BBarnes

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 03:59 PM

One cool dude in that picture. Thanks for sharing.


B
Posted By: mississippiposse

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:03 PM

Great times
Posted By: Cragar

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:12 PM

Put me down for 1 vote for post of the day.

Good job , grandson and grandpa.
Posted By: Trapper7

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:19 PM

Looks like one proud little boy! Nice picture, nice fish!
Posted By: Jurassic Park

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:24 PM

Way to go! That’s a great day!
Posted By: Donnie H

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:24 PM

A.day that won't be forgot...
You done good...


Posted By: 8117 Steve R

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:25 PM

Nice job Moosie!
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:32 PM

Very Cool!
Posted By: Crit-R-Dun

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:44 PM

Priceless!
Posted By: Moosetrot

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by BBarnes
One cool dude in that picture. Thanks for sharing.


B


Can't decide of it's the Batman Boots or the shades that have the most effect. grin

Moosetrot
Posted By: Law Dog

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 04:54 PM

That smile says it all.
Posted By: rags57078

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 05:17 PM

That is great , keep making those memories
Posted By: Trap Setter

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 07:56 PM

Just awesome!!!!
Posted By: beartooth trapr

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:20 PM

Very good
Posted By: Gator Foot

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:22 PM

Good Deal!!
Posted By: Catch22

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Cragar
Put me down for 1 vote for post of the day.

Good job , grandson and grandpa.

X2!
Posted By: adam m

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:40 PM

very awesome
Posted By: GREENCOUNTYPETE

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:42 PM

good stuff
Posted By: jbyrd63

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:43 PM

Wonderful !!! You will remember it and hopefully he does his entire lifetime.
Posted By: jbyrd63

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:45 PM

Hey get him one of those gold hook cap clips that snaps on the bill. Kids go crazy over them . Tell him it has a certain meaning !!!!
Posted By: Fisher Man

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 09:46 PM

That's what it is all about! Congrats!
Posted By: Leftlane

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 10:26 PM

Very nice
Posted By: upstateNY

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 10:35 PM

LOL,,thats what us grandparents are here for. smile
Posted By: Zim

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 11:05 PM

Great pic Moosie! That was kind of you to let him wear your fishing glasses.

Zim
Posted By: Hornady Reloader

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 11:06 PM

Great catch
Posted By: Gone Trappin.

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/22/21 11:15 PM

AWESOME. Print out that picture and give it to him when he’s older, he’ll appreciate it.
Posted By: WatrToad

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:04 AM

Awesome!
Posted By: Savell

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:08 AM

... good deal Moose... they get fired up about it don’t they lol
Posted By: Savell

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:10 AM

... and if that’s you on the bench in the background, you have an impressive left forearm lol
Posted By: Whopper Stopper

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:10 AM

Excellent picture!

WS
Posted By: Flipper 56

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:16 AM

Very cool!!
Posted By: Providence Farm

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Catch22
Originally Posted by Cragar
Put me down for 1 vote for post of the day.

Good job , grandson and grandpa.

X2!


3x. Love thes post.

Those small fishing combos have 4 or 6 lb test line. Ok for pan fish but can get sketchy if they hook something bigger. Add in kids are learning and get hung up a lot putting Nick's in the line making it easier to break off.

My solution when the kids were small was to replace tha line with 6lb diameter 20lb test spider wire.
Posted By: Moosetrot

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Savell
... and if that’s you on the bench in the background, you have an impressive left forearm lol



Yeah, that's me! Arms used to be a lot bigger and meatier than they are now, but I'm not 8 feet tall and bulletproof anymore either!

Zim-I had to knock him down and wrestle my fishing glasses off of him when we were done. LOL

Jbyrd-I am going to take your advice on that!

Took my wife over to the landing for a little bit this afternoon and we came home with 11 nice ones. Really fun when the 'gills are in!

Thanks, folks!

Moosetrot
Posted By: Blaine County

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:20 AM

Awesome,
Posted By: Posco

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:23 AM

You're always the encourager, Moosetrot. WTG!
Posted By: grisseldog

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:24 AM

Well Done young man
Congratulations
Posted By: Nessmuck

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:37 AM

Kids catch all the big ones .....looks like a fun day Moosy !
Posted By: Bowwhitetail

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:50 AM

The smile on the little guys face says it all
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 02:24 AM

Thats how to get em started, hooked for life lol
Posted By: Macthediver

Re: Grandson's First Fish! - 03/23/21 12:00 PM

Nice Moosetrot.. You got real fishing partner now.
We filled a few buckets with gills there threw the ice back in the day..What was your secret bait?? Are the bullheads in the area there at dark yet? or does that not happen any more. Been some years since tried that.
What time should I be there for the fish fry?? :-) I'll bring the coleslaw and dinner rolls?

Mac
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