11/11 DP with my lil girl

[Iceman]

Daughter had off today so took her down to DP. I let her sleep until 9:30 and we were paddling off Baby beach about 10:30. Hit up the bait barge for some great dines and paddled around the jetti for some halibut fishing. Plenty of action and all raked baits. Finally Briani hooks a good one and quickly pulls up a 24 incher. I had my rod on my lap and as I was messing with her fish. My rod jumped off my lap and I dumped her fish to grab :doh:it.

She shook it off and said "it was not that big" wish I would have at least got a picture. Things slowed down and she wanted to go eat so we headed in. I paddled and she released our baits one at a time. Beautiful weather and as fun as it gets for me.

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[griffsd06]

It looks like a great day to me regardless. My 11 year old wants nothing to do with a kayak. It is a shame, but maybe he'll come around.

[bellcon]

Sweet Day!
way to go daddy

When I get the pleasure of meeting your daughter
I will try to refrain from bringing up the "lost halibut" story:D

but I do like that she says a 24" halibut "was not that big"
tells me she wants the bigger fish!
whats next LJ?
:cheers1:

[Iceman]

whats next LJ?

She has done fished La Jolla and even Two Harbors with me. As we paddled in I reminded her that she out fished me, that got a big smile. I wish I could go back there manana, very fishy. I knew once the string cheese was gone we did not have much time left.

[steveooo]

Great report Andy. Can't wait til my little one is big enough to take on legit fishing trips. :cheers1:

[Jzo]

Cheers, there is nothing like fishing your kid. :cheers1:

[GregAndrew]

Very Kewl Andy. Did you take a paddle too or did you make her do it all?:biggrinjester:

[bubblehide]

Looks and sounds like a good time all the way around!

I bet if it were a gaff between you legs, it wouldn't have jumped anywhere :eek:

[yani]

Andy,

I love a good fish story involving a great Dad and his Daughter.

But did you really have to include the part about releasing the bait?
One at a time???


Dreaming of fried sardines...

[krmaxima]

Nice...... cant wait until my kid gets older

[Tman]

As we paddled in I reminded her that she out fished me, that got a big smile.

Haha...I'm not the only one...way to go Sr. Hielo...:you_rock::sifone:

[GBF]

Very nice going Dad!!

GBF

[roby]

Good job Dad....my son ALWAYS outfishes me too...

[old_rookie]

That's great!! Priceless. Well done.

[MalibuJohnny]

Took my three girls (Sierra 16, Jasmine 6 and Dahlia 18 mths) down to Doheny State Beach...surf fishing. Two baby sharks...lots of nibbles and alot of fun!

Take a kid fishing....you will catch a great time!

[DESTROYER]

Cool report Andy. I hope my daughter likes to fish. Maddox has been bugging me to take him fishing but his listening skills need work.

[TT5150]

Lets fish tomorrow after the paddle

[StinkyMatt]

I hear you on the string cheese brother...I have to have a bag full of stuff and snacks just in case the fishing is not wide open. In MY case most of the time. Nice report,:D

[Vikingj]

Sweet kid, great Dad. Better than a big fish any day!

[Holy Mackerel]

Awesome! :)

[erinoo]

Her mother must be pretty, it aint coming from you:D..yata boy dad...

[wiseguy]

Very Cool Andy! Cant wait to take my lil ones out fishing on the yak!:reel::you_rock:

[Hunters Pa]

AWESOME! my two love to play on the yak in the yard, but have no interest in fishing off it.

[JoeBeck]

Hope when I have a kid they like to kayak and fish. Looks like you had a great day on the water :). Thanks for sharing.

[WahooUSMA]

Very very cool. Don't blink! It was only yesterday my daughters and son were hanging with me 24 x 7 - damn, I miss those days. Now, the girls are in college and hanging with their boyfriends on the weekends and my son is graduating from West Point this year. Time just fly's....enjoy it!

[Spyder]

Nicely done Andy. Building memories she will never forget.