mercman Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 When i asked her if she liked to fish, she said "Dont know, never tried.I had stopped fishing shortly after she was born, 29 years ago.Too busy in self destruct mode back then. Got her a rod, and the wife and i and my daughter hit the water around noon. Within 20 minutes she said "Dad, something is wrong here, i think i'm on the bottom" From the front of the boat, i could hear the line screaming off her reel.Then i remembered that i hadnt set the drag on her reel. I made my way to the back, tightened the drag and told her to bring it home.As it got closer to the boat, i saw it, a nice 36 inch pike covered in weeds.No net in the boat I grabbed the leader, and it came out of the water comletely, and proceeded to shake, pulling apart a 30lb snap swivel. Here is the only pic that my wife was able to get. Cant see the fish, but you get the idea After that, we moved and she got into a nice little Smallie She was pumped, and i was a proud Dad. The seed was planted,, and she is itchin to get back out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 That's awesome Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 That's awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Nothing wrong with makin up for lost time Paul !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beginner Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 congratz mercman!.. ur daughter is a convert!... fishing rules!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I just got back from bringing her home.Just before dropping her off, she said that she had an awesome day, and would really love to go fishing again real soon. She learned to cast really quick today, and had no fear of holding the fish or putting bait on her hook Chip off the ole block? I do know she has all the right moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Great report Paul and that's awesome that you got out to fish and spend some quality time with your daughter. To bad about the pike to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well done Paul More fun times to come !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 That's awesome Paul Nothing like going out fishing father / daughter duo style These are the types of reports I truly enjoy Thanks for sharing & looking forward to many more!!! Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nice! It is never too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well done Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Good job guiding her onto some fish. she'll be looking to you for fishing advice now. Thx for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Looks like a great day Paul... Glad to see you had her into a nice pike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufus Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Very nice indeed! Looks like she has the fishing gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 THATS what its all about I'm sure you guys will have fun times for years to come now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Glad to hear you got in some of that precious father/daughter time. Doesn't matter if you started her on fishing yesterday or 20 years back. The smiles count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sweet Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Glad you got out, Paul. Another fishing partner for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 That's great Paul! Now get back out there and make some more memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigs Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thats awesome Paulf The smiles on the kids face regardless of what age is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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