fishing with dad

[Handlebarz]

Well dad got a break from his chemo for the summer and into October so we finally had some time on the water. Last year we did not get out at all as he was on Chemo for 9 months then went into the hospital for September and some of October so this trip was long over due. We did not head out early he was here around 5:45 and we hit the water around 6:30 we went after some eye's with no luck I had two follow to the boat as well as a smallie we had alot of fish hitting but could not get the hookups. Dad also wanted to get some musky time in I did everything I could to get a fish then I pulled my hail marry and it worked even though it was small maybe 30" it was a musky. I like the hail marry it has put some nice fish in the boat but I think this little guy was my second favorite as it might be the last time dad and I get out musky fishing even this little guy took some work for dad to get in but it was a great day for us both.

 

here is dad getting some weeds off his line

 

Dad looking at his little guy

 

Dad and I with is little guy I had forgotten my large tri pod but always have a extra small one in my supply bag.

 

[asdve23rveavwa]

Great stuff, Mike!! Here's hoping you and your dad get out many more times!!!

[johnnyb]

Awesome stuff right there....thanks for sharing Mike

[mercman]

Nice going Mike !!! Sure looks like he had a great day with you.I pray you will hanve more with him Bub

[Gregoire]

Great report, hopefully you and your dad will get out again, and won't have to heave up a hail marry.

[woodenboater]

If my old man was still around, catching anything with a dorsal fin would be bonus. Time with him would be topmost and I hope you and your dad get out for many more hail mary's to come.

[mike rousseau]

Hail marry???

 

Care to elaborate???

[Harrison]

Great report Mike!

[Joey]

Awesome mike, i remember taking my dad out for his last trip while he was undergoing treatment. A trip he enjoyed and I'm sure glad we had a chance to do!

[corvette1]

nice ski congrats

[irishfield]

Good to hear Pops is getting a reprieve for a while Mike and that you both put it to good use. Good on ya for putting him on a 'ski. Although I have no doubt, that if I asked your father, it wouldn't have been your skills....

[ccmtcanada]

Great report! I took my dad charter fishing for Lakers after he finished his chemo treatments back in the 90's. The pictures I have of him smiling and holding fish are priceless to me! Good on you two...I hope you have more trips in store!

[Rizzo]

what great memories fishing can make. My dad wasn't a fisherman at all, in fact he only ever went out with me one time. Just so happened that one time took place the year before he died, its a great memory for me

[mistyriver1]

Good stuff Mike.

[Handlebarz]

Thanks everyone I know how these days mean more then the ones from years ago I am just lucky to have him here still, we want to get out a bunch more it all depends on the weather but with the fall approaching the fish will be moving in closer so we can get out more with out all the running like we did today we put on about 18 miles running and gunning from spot to spot to get something to go.

 

For the ones who lost there fathers I can not imagine how that feels and for the ones who still have them pleas take the time with them.

 

Short story (Ok for me any way) It was kinda nice today when we were heading up the river today on our way home there was a father about my age that lives on the river he was on there riding mower with his 6-8 year old son that was sitting in front of him driving. our eyes met and we both smiled it was very cool I bet he was thinking the same thing I was how cool it is that with the years of difference in age but we were both doing the same thing father/son bonding time.

 

Hears to good fishing everyone