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

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!

T Bone · 01-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Jscott,those pics are awesome!She is bendo!I love those aggressive pencil 'cuda in the harbor.I have small krocs and jigs just for them.I hope you guys get out a lot this year.

dorf · 01-06-2009, 11:00 AM

I live for taking my boys out (check the Avatar).
I my oldest (9 in March) is now big enough to take out my wife’s yak while the youngest (8 in April) rides my bow.
It can be tricky with 3 on the yak at one time but we make it work. I even took them out to LJ one time and they freaked out so much when the dolphins came by for a look. Unfortunately they ziged when I was trying to zag on the way in and we rolled in the surf. They don't want to hit LJ any more (at least until they are bigger...I hope).
We hit the bay and harbor a lot.
It's good to know I will always have a fishing buddy that is ready to go at any time.

dorado50 · 01-06-2009, 01:25 PM

My niece began fishing around age two and so did my nephew. Most of their early pictures of them fishing are on film. They love fishing and catching fish. Actually my niece brought in a stripe marlin on vacation in costa rica, with uncles help of course! This pic is about a year old or so and is of a day of fishing Catalina,first bonito and then this bass during lunch time. These kids know how to fish.........

FishingBeast · 09-15-2009, 03:35 PM

The word is priceless.

forefrazier · 09-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Great photos everyone. I especially like this one and can hear it now..............

"Daddy, why is there blood coming from his eyes....am I squeezing him too hard?"

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	#1
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	#2
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	#4
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

01-06-2009, 10:33 AM	#5
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Jscott,those pics are awesome!She is bendo!I love those aggressive pencil 'cuda in the harbor.I have small krocs and jigs just for them.I hope you guys get out a lot this year. __________________ 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, 11:00 AM	#6
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I live for taking my boys out (check the Avatar). I my oldest (9 in March) is now big enough to take out my wife’s yak while the youngest (8 in April) rides my bow. It can be tricky with 3 on the yak at one time but we make it work. I even took them out to LJ one time and they freaked out so much when the dolphins came by for a look. Unfortunately they ziged when I was trying to zag on the way in and we rolled in the surf. They don't want to hit LJ any more (at least until they are bigger...I hope). We hit the bay and harbor a lot. It's good to know I will always have a fishing buddy that is ready to go at any time. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

01-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#3
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!

01-06-2009, 01:25 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	My niece began fishing around age two and so did my nephew. Most of their early pictures of them fishing are on film. They love fishing and catching fish. Actually my niece brought in a stripe marlin on vacation in costa rica, with uncles help of course! This pic is about a year old or so and is of a day of fishing Catalina,first bonito and then this bass during lunch time. These kids know how to fish......... Attached Images

09-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#8
FishingBeast Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 14	About pictures The word is priceless.

09-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#9
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Great photos everyone. I especially like this one and can hear it now.............. "Daddy, why is there blood coming from his eyes....am I squeezing him too hard?"

09-15-2009, 12:28 PM	#11
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.

09-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#12
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