Take out the kids! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakrider · 01-05-2009, 03:11 PM

I remember when my daughter was that age...
sure miss those days....
nuthin' but happy is what they are when they're little!!!!
enjoy them while they're young...
we don't get no "do overs"...

bigbarrels · 01-05-2009, 05:25 PM

very cool and thanks for sharing!

bellcon · 01-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

I remember when my daughter was that age...
sure miss those days....
nuthin' but happy is what they are when they're little!!!!
enjoy them while they're young...
we don't get no "do overs"...

well said Granpa

mwm · 01-05-2009, 06:26 PM

Great Post!

My youngest daughter is 7 and told me she wants to go out on my kayak this summer. Seeing another girl her age catching fish just got her more excited to go. I've been fishing with my dad since before I can remember doing it. Great to see you pass down the thrill to your kids. Hopefully you'll still be fishing with them when you're in your '80s like my father and I. Mike

T Bone · 01-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Definitely get your daughter out fishing.I dont really have the perfect setup for taking her,I just paddle with her in my lap and then she sits on the "Humminbird compatable" part of my Big Game.So far it works,but she is very little at 42# and I am going to have to figure out something different soon.
I fished as far back as I can remember.My grandfather and dad fished with Bill Poole on the origional Polaris.My dad had a CC growing up and we fished all the time.My dad thought it was funny to hand me a rod with a 40# albie on it when I was 7.Before it was all over I was crying but got the fish in with him helping to hold the rod at the end.We went to Cat. so much one summer my Brother and I jumped off and explored the Island all day.I found a Ram skull and a bunch of Abolone shells.Fishing memories are great memories.
I remember a few years ago when I was thinking about getting a kayak,I remember A guy taking his little boy out to LJ and handing him off a firecracker YT.That would be awesome.

T Bone · 01-06-2009, 06:55 AM

a few more

jscott · 01-06-2009, 08:14 AM

My 5yo fighting a harbor barry.

here is her 1st fish---

and here is the shot of the proud dad and daughter before launching the first time.

For 2008--- this was my favorite trip of the year!! Will remember it forever! (We had one trip with over 20 barries-shorts in a 3hr session!)Resolution for 2009-- get Amber out more often!

MalibuJohnny · 01-06-2009, 09:38 AM

Love it now...Having raised my daughter since she was 5 (solo) we have had the best times fishing. I was once a deck hand on most of the local boats and still keep in touch with most of the captians. Sierra is now 14 and a cheerleader so, the time we had, is time I will always remember. 3 years ago I bought her a kayak and she took to it well, we spend time in the summers kayaking the back bay and where ever we can. I have another 5 year old daughter and will be blessed with my third little girl in April.

I will take them fishing too.

Thanks for sharing your cheer!

Tman · 09-15-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Bone

I remember a few years ago when I was thinking about getting a kayak,I remember A guy taking his little boy out to LJ and handing him off a firecracker YT.That would be awesome.

What's even better is when they catch one themselves...keep it up, soon the kids will outfish you.

Nice post

MVC · 09-15-2009, 12:28 PM

I saw from another post that you were selling your kayak. From your post you must be in the Orange Co area. I have 2 prowler 13s, a Hobie Revo and a Mini-X and I live in Costa Mesa. You are welcome to borrow one of my kayaks any time your feel the need to go kayak fishing. I hope that your son is doing well. I will keep him in my prayers.

mwm · 09-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Not a kayak, but took my seven year old, Allison, on her 1st overnight trip with my bro and her granddad, 83. With the crews help she had a blast bringing in a couple tuna. She's now hooked on fishing for life!! Made my Dad's day as well.

01-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Definitely get your daughter out fishing.I dont really have the perfect setup for taking her,I just paddle with her in my lap and then she sits on the "Humminbird compatable" part of my Big Game.So far it works,but she is very little at 42# and I am going to have to figure out something different soon. I fished as far back as I can remember.My grandfather and dad fished with Bill Poole on the origional Polaris.My dad had a CC growing up and we fished all the time.My dad thought it was funny to hand me a rod with a 40# albie on it when I was 7.Before it was all over I was crying but got the fish in with him helping to hold the rod at the end.We went to Cat. so much one summer my Brother and I jumped off and explored the Island all day.I found a Ram skull and a bunch of Abolone shells.Fishing memories are great memories. I remember a few years ago when I was thinking about getting a kayak,I remember A guy taking his little boy out to LJ and handing him off a firecracker YT.That would be awesome. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-06-2009, 06:55 AM	#6
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	a few more Attached Images __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

01-06-2009, 09:38 AM	#8
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Take you children fishing Love it now...Having raised my daughter since she was 5 (solo) we have had the best times fishing. I was once a deck hand on most of the local boats and still keep in touch with most of the captians. Sierra is now 14 and a cheerleader so, the time we had, is time I will always remember. 3 years ago I bought her a kayak and she took to it well, we spend time in the summers kayaking the back bay and where ever we can. I have another 5 year old daughter and will be blessed with my third little girl in April. I will take them fishing too. Thanks for sharing your cheer! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

09-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#11
mwm Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	Not a kayak, but took my seven year old, Allison, on her 1st overnight trip with my bro and her granddad, 83. With the crews help she had a blast bringing in a couple tuna. She's now hooked on fishing for life!! Made my Dad's day as well. Attached Images

01-05-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	I remember when my daughter was that age... sure miss those days.... nuthin' but happy is what they are when they're little!!!! enjoy them while they're young... we don't get no "do overs"...

01-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	very cool and thanks for sharing!

01-05-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
mwm Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	Great Post! My youngest daughter is 7 and told me she wants to go out on my kayak this summer. Seeing another girl her age catching fish just got her more excited to go. I've been fishing with my dad since before I can remember doing it. Great to see you pass down the thrill to your kids. Hopefully you'll still be fishing with them when you're in your '80s like my father and I. Mike

01-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#7
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	My 5yo fighting a harbor barry. here is her 1st fish--- and here is the shot of the proud dad and daughter before launching the first time. For 2008--- this was my favorite trip of the year!! Will remember it forever! (We had one trip with over 20 barries-shorts in a 3hr session!)Resolution for 2009-- get Amber out more often!

09-15-2009, 12:28 PM	#10
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I saw from another post that you were selling your kayak. From your post you must be in the Orange Co area. I have 2 prowler 13s, a Hobie Revo and a Mini-X and I live in Costa Mesa. You are welcome to borrow one of my kayaks any time your feel the need to go kayak fishing. I hope that your son is doing well. I will keep him in my prayers.