moxie Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) It's mid afternoon, late one spring and the Muskie in the lake are starting to tear it up after their spawn. A fishing buddy asks if I want to venture out and have a little fun and I agree. My young lad of 10 asks to join us and so with gear packed and trailer hooked we make the 25 minute trip to the lake. The first spinner hit the water at about 5pm and the ritual began. Cast after cast and cast again. A couple or three fish make it to boat side but the one that would be etched in all our memories would the last one. From the stern a cry of "I GOT ONE" shatters the silence of the evening air. It seems the young lad has hooked a fish. Looking at the familiar thumping of the rod tip and then each other my buddy and I smiled as we knew the Baptism had begun. Just moments into the battle with the young hunter, his quarry decides to show itself and with a short run the beast breaches for its first appearance. Stunned and somewhat in fear at what he'd just witnessed, "SOMEONE TAKE THE ROD!!" escaped from the young hunters lips. The only reply was, "You hooked it, you bring it in". After two more spirited runs the Magnificent beast was at boat side, surrendering momentarily to the young hunters prowess long enough to be measured, weighed , photographed and released into someone else's dreams to one day become a reality. For those of us there and especially this lad it was a First that will Last Forever. Species: Muskellunge Weight: 10 lbs Length: 36 inches To Sally Boy: "FIRSTS LAST FOREVER" Edited January 4, 2011 by moxie
lew Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Thanks for that moxie, it made for a great early morning read !! Your son will remember that 1st musky for a very long time.
splashhopper Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Great story. Nice way to start my morning too.
spincast Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 very cool. I had a similar experience with my daughter, who was 9 at the time. 22 inch smallie ona Dora the explorer rod. Thing bent completey into an n- she yells, Daddy I need help. I said, sure, and held the base of the rod while she brought it in. Her smile was ear to ear just like your little man's. Bass was hooked good, and now so is my daughter and my son is still saying everytime we go out - I'm gonna catch one like Brenna's big bass.
Rich Clemens Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 I think that will be a priceless moment for both of you. Thanks for sharing the story.
spinnerbaitking Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Great to here stories like that, neither of you will ever forget it Richard
skeeter Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 the best part of the story>>>>>>>>> "You hooked it, you bring it in". He WILL remember that day the rest of his life!
Twocoda Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 AWSOME story!!!! The reason we fish as adults is to duplicate the feeling inside your son....Great job young man (and dad) for making it a reality! Cheers
Smarty Pantz Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Awesome morning read!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Your boy is hooked forever What a great memory!
Joey Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Great story Moxie. A memory you will all never forget Joey
HTHM Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 I think we have new GREAT writer! Thanks for the word pictures.
Tom McCutcheon Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 And I think I just heard Brian at JB's sigh with relief. Another addict to venture into his lair.... Great story.
lookinforwalleye Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Great story, I remember my younger brothers first Musky caught on a Popeil pocket fisherman LOL the experience didn`t last long but the look on his face was priceless!!!
TJQ Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Awesome story!! I remember Jaden's first (and only) musky... she was 8... I got a ton of videos that summer and they are all priceless now. Seems like a lifetime ago already. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bopNJRfvlCU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bopNJRfvlCU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bopNJRfvlCU?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
moxie Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 WoW! She finished the job. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing that.
hammercarp Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 Those are some great memories you guys helped make for your kids.
moxie Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the kind words folks but it was my pleasure. I still get goosebumps and crack a smile whenever I think about that and all the others Ive shared with my boy. Memories have a way making time stand still, don't they? My daughter is next. hehehe. Thanks again. moxie. Edited January 6, 2011 by moxie
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