ccmtcanada Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 With Bly away at her girl's weekend away, I asked my little on what she wanted to do today. She said go see Big Cliff and Sue and fish! Well, I knew Big Cliff wasn't in town (hopefully see a report from him!!), but I said we could take the boat out to Sturgeon Lake and maybe see Sue if she was at home. We got to the boat launch at 10ish. This was the first time I launched the boat by myself, so I was glad to see the launch was empty when we got there. As it turned out, the dock hand there helped me launch...so that was great! Anyhow, we got out on the water and had a great time! No whining, no crying, no complaining at all. My daughter was great too!!! LOL. She started catching fish right away...and I...well...didn't do as well. I don't care about numbers....I go for quality...well...she not only had the most fish, she also had the biggest. Here's a few pics... Around 2 in the afternoon, my little one wanted to see if Sue was at home, so we headed to their dock. We hadn't even tied up yet, when Sue and Andy came out to greet us! It had been too long since we were last there to visit, so we were glad she was home. We went in and chatted for a bit before we went to load the boat back on the trailer. Getting the boat out of the water was a bit more difficult alone, but wasn't that bad. After we had everything done, my little one asked me if we could shore fish the marina for a bit, so after getting permission, she put on a clinic. The carp were in thick spawning, but she managed to aim for weeds and pulled out panfish after panfish. It was getting late, but she didn't want to leave, so I had to bribe her with a Blockbuster movie in order for us get back in the car. We spent the whole day together...the best part was when she hugged me out in the boat and said "This is the first time just you and me fished in the boat Daddy...thanks."
Leecher Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 That is so sweet of her to say thanks!!! Bet she'll want another go at it soon.... Great report and pics Cliff You guys sure got to spend quality time together and she got into quantity Great job!!! and thanks for sharing Leechman
jediangler Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Great one Cliff. I too enjoyed a day on the water kayaking with my daughter. Beauty days indeed.
Tarzan's Jane Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 I love her hair!!! And I noticed in the second picture if you close enough you can get a glimpse of a very pretty young woman making her way. Cliff - you are a 'great' Dad
motv8tr Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Great way to spend they day Cliff, thanks for sharing.... Maureen
bigugli Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Give yourself an extra pat on the back Cliff. Days like that give you a good 'warm fuzzy' inside that's hard to beat. With the pretty face your daughter has, you'll soon need to invest in an old shotgun and some rusty nails
brifishrgy Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 looked like a great day out there .. she must be a Mercer fan for wanting to kiss that fish .. my son still outfishes me almost every time out .. I wouldnt want it any other way
Terry Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 yup, you are raising a real good fisherperson there
Radnine Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Congrats Cliff, on another great memory for you both (and for us!) This is the kind of magic that you can't put into words when your friends are asking you if they should have kids or not. What else are we here for eh? Thanks again. Jim
lunkerbasshunter Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 oh that is great!!!! i cant imagine a better way to spend the day!!!!! cheers!
smokin joe Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Cliff thank you for that great report. (Can't figure out how to use emotes on this blackberry, insert bow here). It's always great to when you can bond with your kids. These are the memories that will last a lifetime.
Greencoachdog Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 That was a great report Cliff!!! It looks like any young man that wants to win your daughters heart is going to have to own a boat! I'm sorry... but I can't help but chuckle and snicker at your descriptions of launching and trailering the boat!!! I really do wish there was some way I could be there to help you with the boat... by taking pics and vids and posting them here to embarrass the poop out of you!!! As mentioned before, great report... thanks for taking the time to post that one!!!
limeyangler Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Awesome report Cliff, Sydney strikes again (it is sydney right?). What a classic line from the girl out in the boat....priceless...your a lucky man.
Rich Clemens Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Good stuff Cliff. Maybe us old boys just try to complicate this whole fishing thing, while the little ones are just fine with the basics. Looks like she had a greate day.
PERCHER Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) Thanks Cliff for the report.I really enjoy seeing parents out fishing with htere kids.Oh you should thank Bly for going on her girls weekend.Because you ended up with the better deal.A great memory. Dan Edited May 24, 2009 by Percher
splashhopper Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 hey cliff.... looks like it was a great daddy / daughter day for you.... What type of fish are those little ones your daughter caught? My daughter caught a mess of them today too, and I just don;t know what they are? thanks splashhopper and botbot
MJL Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Great report Cliff. Looks like an awesome daddy-daughter day you two had. I'm guessing she takes after Bly when it comes to fishing...They both out-fish you The question remains...When's she going to get her first carp?
Greencoachdog Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 hey cliff.... looks like it was a great daddy / daughter day for you.... What type of fish are those little ones your daughter caught? My daughter caught a mess of them today too, and I just don;t know what they are? thanks splashhopper and botbot That is a Redear Sunfish!
Joey Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 You are teaching her well, or is it the other way around Cliff Nice little fish there, glad you had a good day on the water. Joey
charlesn Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Awesome Cliff. Just awesome. Can't wait for the day I can experience that.
John Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) Sounds like an awesome day Cliff. Roy told us that you had posted some great shots of Sydney putting on a clinic for her Dad. When BC talked to Sue yesterday she was surprised that he already knew that you guys had dropped in to see her... Edited May 25, 2009 by John
solopaddler Posted May 25, 2009 Report Posted May 25, 2009 Hmmm...getting schooled by a female member of your clan seems to be a common theme.
Big Cliff Posted May 26, 2009 Report Posted May 26, 2009 Just remember any man that wants the hand of that little princess is going to have to deal with Cliff and BIG CLIFF He'd better be a prince if he is going to go fishing with this princess
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