The Urban Fisherman Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 It's been a busy spring for me, which always seems to be the case. We have basement reno's on the go, a ton of yard stuff and exterior home fixes that seem never ending. But I finally managed to get out on the water May long weekend for a morning of fishing with the kids. Luke was nervous in the boat at first but warmed up to it and had a ton of fun playing with minnow's and catching fish.... he even managed a short nap in the boat! lol We did well with the rock bass and I caught a few big OOS smallies while trying for pike, but we came up short on the perch until my good buddy Dan Bouck found some perch....albeit little ones... Anyways, it was a great morning out on the water with the kids.... Thanks for the perch spot Dano! While I'm throwing out thank you's I have to send a big shout out to SHIMANO Canada! I was talking to some of the guys at Facts of Fishing LIVE, asking about smaller rods for kids. I haven't been able to find something right for Averie as she needed to upgrade from her ice fishing rod..and I live in the sticks so our selection around here is limited. Wouldn't you know a tube show's up in the mail with a 4 foot 6 inch Voltaeus not a week and a half later. She's used it twice now, and it's absolutely the perfect rod for her! On to some pics... In the yard ready to rock... Our country road... Saw this guy on our way so we stopped to take a pic... Luke was a little nervous at first... But he was quickly distracted by the minnows... The perch bite was slow for us so we hit up a tried and true rock bass spot and Averie slammed some big rockies! Here's Averie doing the "Mercer Hold" with her new rod! Lukes fish... he wouldn't hold it but was very happy to catch it! Sorry bout the OOS smallie, but I thought it was to good of a picture not to post. Caught it while tryin for pike, with a 2 year old sleeping on my lap! lol After that we hit up some perch in Dan's spot... And the kids fell asleep on the ride home... So that was our fishing for May long weekend... Last Night I took the kids out for a couple hours of friday evening Crankbait fishing for Panfish... Luke just played in the fish cooler, but Averie and I caught a few rock bass, crappie, bluegill and some OOS largies and enjoyed an evening on the lake... Rock bass on the first cast... Nice dark Crappie.. Biggest Gill of the evening... Played on the dock and enjoyed a quiet lake before callin' it a night.. Thanks for checkin' out our report... on to house work and until next time! Cheers, Ryan, Averie and Luke [/size][/size]
mercman Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Great report, great kids, great fish, great dad Perfect combo dont you think? Thanks Ryan Paul
kickingfrog Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Those shots are awesome. That one with them sleeping just needs an empty or two.
misfish Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 What it,s all about right there. Yer a good dad Ryan.
tb4me Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Awesome Ryan! "Here's Averie doing the "Mercer Hold" with her new rod!" I think Mercer should call it the Averie hold for now on!! lol..Good job on the monster Bass with Luke sleeping on your lap...Funny stuff. Thanks for shareing!!
Bill Shearer Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) Great shots, all of them! The sleeping tots in the car seat on the way home from their tough day is a classic. I have to add that the shot of the pheasants is something I haven't seen in a long time! Good on 'ya dad! Edited May 28, 2011 by floatman55
Mike01 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 The two of them sleeping is a sure sign of a good day, my boys are 5,3 and brand new. The two older ones do the same thing after a good day in the outdoors.
JustinHoffman Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Awesome report, Ryan!!! Nothing better than getting the kids out for a day of adventure... Love the pics... Good Fishing, Justin
WeedLine Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 Great family fish pics. Averie is an accoplished angler at such a young age. You must be a happy man
fishnsled Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Great report Ryan! Always enjoy the smiles on kids while they are fishing, memories for a lifetime.
alphaalpha Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Great report, thanks for sharing! I know it's relative but those first two rock bass look huge -AA
bigugli Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Enjoy these days to the fullest. They come and are gone so quickly.T he pics of your wee ones triggered some great memories.
The Urban Fisherman Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Posted June 1, 2011 Hey Guys - sorry to dig up a "stale" thread but I've been busy, without internet and away for work so I couldn't get back on here to say thanks for all the kind words! ....so uhh... THANKS! haha Very much appreciated as usual - Heading out again on saturday and can't wait! Cheers, Ryan & The Kidz
highdrifter Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Dude I can feel the love. Seriously, I can feel it. Well done pappy. cheers HD
bucktail Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Great posts!! Great pictures too, now if they ponly genetically engineered rock bass to be 10 lbs!
spincast Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Great report Ryan - thanks for sharing Edited June 2, 2011 by spincast
GoneFishin Posted June 1, 2011 Report Posted June 1, 2011 Looks like you guys had a good time. P.S. If I seen a kid twice the age of your daughter pose with a fish like that I would be impressed, looks like she really knows what she's doing Your going to have some real competition in a couple years
Homer Is King Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 This post will never get stale!! Great post! Love the pics. Beauty Rock bass! Good job on getting the kids out! I've been looking for some smaller panfish rods too. I'll have to check out the Voltaeus. They are build as being "Ultra Durable". Perfect for the kids!
rbaquial Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 I LOVE READING your reports!! Love the "Mercer Hold" pic!
Fish Farmer Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 Great Dad and Great kids. Thanks for sharing, what a post! Sure brings back memories of my past. Your kids will never forget,DAD.
Billy Bob Posted June 2, 2011 Report Posted June 2, 2011 OMG.....at first glance of Picture #1 I thought it was you and your wife photoshopped into the picture shrunk down to make the boat look bigger... GREAT PICS BTW....brings back memories of my two sons at that age. Bob
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