Creating a monster - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 07-26-2011, 07:41 AM

The Grandson and I didn't get a chance to catch anything last time he and I went out on the yak together. This time we went early and hit some of my favorite spots to fish without the wind.

We loaded up the yak, put on his PFD, and off we paddled to try and find fish. He was all ready to go and the fish cooperated for him. I got Nathans rig all set and he dropped the line down to the bottom. He was bendo in about thirty seconds. he reeled and faught the fish nicely but lost him right at the yak. He wasn't too bummed and wanted to catch another right away.

We caught a few spotties and we fished for about 30 minutes. Nathan was really digging it until he wanted to help me release one. He touched the fish and it startid wiggling all over the place. I had a good lip grip on him but the little guy wasn't to sure about it. That kind of freaked him out so It was my job to do the releasing.

Eventually his 4 year old mind just wanted to go back to the beach and play in the water and sand. Mostly he just wanted to run around.

We had a blast together just fishing and goofing off. Built sand castles (so he could jump on them) chased him up and down the beach and went swimming. Good times for sure.

He definately has the fishing bug now. That's all he talked about when I dropped him off at his house. I may have created a monster.

The spotties bit on a 3/8 warbait head with chartreuse grup attached. Slow retrieve worked best and the tide was moving out.

All C&R even though the kid wanted to save some to take back to his mom.

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bigFISHINyak · 07-26-2011, 07:49 AM

Awesome report.....before you know it he will be posting reports of catching monster WSB and YT. Props to you for taking the time to take him out on the water with you. So many kids don't get this opportunity.

StinkyMatt · 07-26-2011, 08:09 AM

Going out in your kid and catching a 10 inch bass.....Sometimes this can be better then a solo 30pound WSB.

bluesquids · 07-26-2011, 10:14 AM

Good times. Try bringing a shrimp pump, they love hunting for those things.

Tman · 07-26-2011, 10:21 AM

Way to go Sherm...

Grandpa???

Next he'll be hoopin' with ya, at that age they love shining the light in the bugs' eyes.

Time to get a tandem...

mtnbykr2 · 07-26-2011, 11:03 AM

perfect age to plant the seed, 3-4 years old because about 5-6 they will start getting into it alittle more and after that you got a fishing partner
another great post

Lets_Fish · 07-26-2011, 11:24 AM

Looks like all had fun on the water!

Sherm · 07-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesquids

Good times. Try bringing a shrimp pump, they love hunting for those things.

I've got one of those. May have to bring it next time.

Dennis · 07-26-2011, 12:07 PM

I love it! Way to get him on the water...

BT · 07-26-2011, 04:42 PM

Did you share the

too? LOL

buttchaser · 07-26-2011, 04:54 PM

That is too cool Sherm !You've got a fishing partner for life.

roadx · 07-26-2011, 05:18 PM

good times! thanks for sharing

Sherm · 07-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT

Did you share the

too? LOL

NO!!!!

He has to wait until he is six.

herefishyfishy! · 07-27-2011, 01:16 PM

Great report Sherm! Love taking my nephew on the kayak!

The smiles are what get me every time!

Sherm · 07-27-2011, 01:54 PM

Nice.......there's no end to the little monsters.

BT · 07-27-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherm

NO!!!!

He has to wait until he is six.

thats about when I started.

Amish Ed · 07-27-2011, 09:29 PM

Great report Sherm. My sons don't like fishing, but maybe one of my daughters will.

07-26-2011, 07:41 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Creating a monster The Grandson and I didn't get a chance to catch anything last time he and I went out on the yak together. This time we went early and hit some of my favorite spots to fish without the wind. We loaded up the yak, put on his PFD, and off we paddled to try and find fish. He was all ready to go and the fish cooperated for him. I got Nathans rig all set and he dropped the line down to the bottom. He was bendo in about thirty seconds. he reeled and faught the fish nicely but lost him right at the yak. He wasn't too bummed and wanted to catch another right away. We caught a few spotties and we fished for about 30 minutes. Nathan was really digging it until he wanted to help me release one. He touched the fish and it startid wiggling all over the place. I had a good lip grip on him but the little guy wasn't to sure about it. That kind of freaked him out so It was my job to do the releasing. Eventually his 4 year old mind just wanted to go back to the beach and play in the water and sand. Mostly he just wanted to run around. We had a blast together just fishing and goofing off. Built sand castles (so he could jump on them) chased him up and down the beach and went swimming. Good times for sure. He definately has the fishing bug now. That's all he talked about when I dropped him off at his house. I may have created a monster. The spotties bit on a 3/8 warbait head with chartreuse grup attached. Slow retrieve worked best and the tide was moving out. All C&R even though the kid wanted to save some to take back to his mom. Attached Images ___________

07-26-2011, 10:14 AM	#4
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Good times. Try bringing a shrimp pump, they love hunting for those things. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

07-26-2011, 10:21 AM	#5
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Way to go Sherm...Grandpa??? Next he'll be hoopin' with ya, at that age they love shining the light in the bugs' eyes. Time to get a tandem... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-26-2011, 12:07 PM	#9
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	I love it! Way to get him on the water... __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-26-2011, 04:42 PM	#10
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Did you share the too? LOL __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

07-26-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
bigFISHINyak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 44	Awesome report.....before you know it he will be posting reports of catching monster WSB and YT. Props to you for taking the time to take him out on the water with you. So many kids don't get this opportunity.

07-26-2011, 08:09 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Going out in your kid and catching a 10 inch bass.....Sometimes this can be better then a solo 30pound WSB.

07-26-2011, 11:03 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	perfect age to plant the seed, 3-4 years old because about 5-6 they will start getting into it alittle more and after that you got a fishing partner another great post

07-26-2011, 11:24 AM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Looks like all had fun on the water!

07-26-2011, 04:54 PM	#11
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	That is too cool Sherm !You've got a fishing partner for life.

07-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#12
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	good times! thanks for sharing __________________

07-27-2011, 01:16 PM	#14
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Great report Sherm! Love taking my nephew on the kayak! The smiles are what get me every time! __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

07-27-2011, 01:54 PM	#15
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Nice.......there's no end to the little monsters.

07-27-2011, 09:29 PM	#17
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Great report Sherm. My sons don't like fishing, but maybe one of my daughters will. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!