The Urban Fisherman Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, Well my wife is about 2 minutes away from going into full blown labor and giving birth to our baby boy, so I figured that the best thing to do today was to take my daughter Averie out to the local reservoir and pound on some panfish lol We had to walk in to get to the good spots because I don't have a boat small enough to haul down the rocks on my own. First cast we got a thick 8.5 inch gill and I knew from that moment it was going to be a gong show. I didn't even take any pictures down at the water because it was just to fun laying a beat down on them! lol Here's a video of averie with a smaller one... We fished for an hour or so and landed fish after fish until we figured we better go check on mommy... Back at home mommy took a shot of us with 2 of the bigger fish. Sure an 11 inch crappie isn't much to brag about, but take a look at that 11 inch bluegill! Anyways - we took a dozen home for tonight's dinner. Grandpa and Uncle Derek stopped by on their way back to Toronto to visit and we all enjoyed a fresh fish fry. Averie always gets upset when her "out of town" family leaves after a visit and refuses to give them a hug. So we had to do the forced group hug. Anyways, it's prime time for hammering the panfish on my fav. reservoir, but with the cold temps coming up this week I'm sure they'll be thrown off a little. Man I wish I had a little car topper so we didn't have to fish from shore. On a side note, we were float fishing them with 6lb fluoro, on a #10 hook tipped with RED Powerbait Honey Worms. Good luck out there! Cheers, UF Edited April 20, 2009 by The Urban Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I see it was also your night to do the dishes Ryan !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhenrygsr Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 OMG She is so cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great Job Thanks dude! Did you get out on the bay this weekend? I tried saturday afternoon/evening but the 3+ footers were just a little much for me. I see it was also your night to do the dishes Ryan !! Ginny's 9 months pregnant and I went fishing Irish...least I can do is take care of the dishes! lol Not to mention I caught and cooked the fish! Come to think of it she's one lucky girl! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Thanks dude! Did you get out on the bay this weekend? I tried saturday afternoon/evening but the 3+ footers were just a little much for me. No I never made it out, I was hoping to make it out Saturday afternoon but I was helping to build a deck in Dover and it took a little longer than expected. Hopefully next weekend. Edited April 20, 2009 by Dan Bouck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 excellent. my wife is 7 months... your photos always make me real excited to have a little fishing buddy. cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 That is one lucky chile, congrats to you and your daughter, and to your wife too. Hope all goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the report and video Ryan...I loved the sound of the squeals of delight when she was bringing in that first fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks dudes! I was hoping the little guy would be born yesterday but to my wife's displeasure he's holding on for dear life! haha The rain started this morning and they're callin' for cold temps all week. That should push the crappie and gills back down a little so I can pound them again in shallow when the temps go back up. Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great report Ryan. That video clip is priceless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBornFishin Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Excellent report and pics Great video! Pull that out someday when she is about 16 Thanks for the post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Priceless....absolutely priceless!! Love the excited "I got him!!! It's a fishy!!!" Great report Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great stuff and good luck with the new arrival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 love that report! My 'little girl' is NOW 15 and will still go fishin with daddy TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 aww your daughter is so precious, mines 18 and moved out ..it's a shame she didn't really care to fish with her Dad! Great memories man cherish them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Inspiring report brah! You're little one is absolutely precious. And all the best with your new baby thats soon to arrive. You da mang!! cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks guys - being a daddy rocks, but you have to get used to fishing for panfish! haha One of these days I'll have a report for you guys that involves catching fish over 13 inches! It's going to be a few more years before she can handle those big lake erie smallies....and a few more years again before her little brother will be able to take them on.....and I can't wait! Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Awesome report Urban! Nothing better than getting kids involved in fishing. My daughter started out ice fishing with me and then she has now graduated up in the ranks. Good thing I taught her everything she knows! (She still knows nothing) ha ha ha... Take lots and lots of pictures over the next 20 yrs, they grow so fast! Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) You werent kidding about those bluegills Ryan... Averie looks like she had a blast....I hope everyone is happy and healthy... Good job man, TDunn Edited April 20, 2009 by TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 "it's a baby fishy" Jeez I love that kid Thanks for sharing. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Your post was a joy to read and video was great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 That report made me smile Ryan. She's a natural bud! Good luck with the new arrival.....hopefully he'll make his way out soon!!! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Now thats a fishing post gotta love getting the kids out fishing Nice to see you have everything in order at home for these time Ryan I do assume that you left cab money on the table for your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) You werent kidding about those bluegills Ryan... Averie looks like she had a blast....I hope everyone is happy and healthy...Good job man, TDunn yeah man - they're good little fighters to.. they put their shoulders into it and giv'er - way better scrappers than the crappie "it's a baby fishy" Jeez I love that kid Thanks for sharing. Jim so do I! That report made me smile Ryan. She's a natural bud! Good luck with the new arrival.....hopefully he'll make his way out soon!!! Sinker He's takin' his time. Waiting for trout opener is my guess? The doc said he'd be born before thursday this week so it's crunch time... Now thats a fishing post gotta love getting the kids out fishing Nice to see you have everything in order at home for these time Ryan I do assume that you left cab money on the table for your wife. haha no cab's where we live dude - My mother in law was at the house with her....and when we got back, mom-in-law even cleaned our fish! Edited April 22, 2009 by The Urban Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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