That's My Boy!

[solopaddler]

My son Brendan just turned 5 last month and last month reached another milestone in his young life, his first steelhead.

 

Every time I go now he begs me to come. It's tough to say no, and so far this fall he's been out with me a few times, and considering his young age, has done pretty well.

 

He recently caught 3 completely on his own, casting and drifting a 7' spinning rod rigged with a float.

 

Yep, he can already handle the big boy rod and reel with no problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm calling this one his first official steelhead. Yeah it was just a small skipper, but with help from dad he set the hook and landed it on my 13' float rod and centre pin reel.

 

 

That's my boy.

 

 

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Edited November 8, 2011 by solopaddler

[Skipper D]

Thats awsome , just like a pro already

[Musky or Specks]

Been waiting for this report Mike good job on getting him out I guess steelheading is to much of a foulweather thing for the daughter. Your son can now say to her that she's never caught a steelhead.

[Spiel]

Way to go Brendan, your catching more than me.

[rocheleauc]

awesome!

[Roy]

Wow! Great job Brendan! You're a champion already!

[Basskicker]

That's awesome Mike!!!

[TennesseeGuy]

It's good to see you developing young talent. Someday the chip will be taking the block on fishing trips.

[fishindevil]

[lookinforwalleye]

Thats awesome Mike, your lad sure has me beat I can`t catch one.

 

When ya taking me out so I can get this skunk off me?

[Rod Caster]

woo hoo! now there is a good milestone.

[Dave Bailey]

5 years old and he puts a lot of the rest of us to shame! Atta boy Brendan!

[solopaddler]

Thanks guys, I figure by next year he'll be earning allowance money tying roe bags LOL!

 

 

 

 

Been waiting for this report Mike good job on getting him out I guess steelheading is to much of a foulweather thing for the daughter. Your son can now say to her that she's never caught a steelhead.

 

Riley doesn't have the bug like my little guy, don't want to force it on her either.

 

It's funny you mention him upping her, or bettering her somehow. He's been reminding his big sister of that fact constantly LOL!

 

 

Thats awesome Mike, your lad sure has me beat I can`t catch one.

 

When ya taking me out so I can get this skunk off me?

 

Anytime Gord, but I'm not going to track you down for an invite. You already know you're welcome.

 

It's up to you buddy.

[Hairpy]

Thats Awesome Mike , great stuff! I took Emily in the pontoon yesterday and she landed 2 chromers on my pin! It's a pretty great feeling !

 

Joseph

[Gerritt]

WoW that's awesome Mike! Kid looks like a pro already!

 

 

 

But..... I thought you promised you wouldn't share our secret spot!

 

G

[ccmtcanada]

Fantastic Mike! Loved the video!

[justin elia]

Outstanding Mike. Great to see.

[Fish4Eyes]

Priceless moment, one to last a lifetime

[manitoubass2]

Thats awesome! Years from now you'll be very happy you captured that moment on film!!!

 

Congrats to your son!!!

[Leecher]

Excellent job Brendan

Mike, now you need to teach him the solo pose for his next one

Thanks for sharing this priceless moment with us!!!

Leechman

[corvette1]

awesome mike brendan is a natural congrats on his first

 

 

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

that's incredible solo.

[fishnsled]

Awesome!! Congrats Brendan!

[young_one]

Congrads, I bet him catching his first one is better than you having a double digit day by yourself!

[Musky or Specks]

"Riley doesn't have the bug like my little guy, don't want to force it on her either.

 

It's funny you mention him upping her, or bettering her somehow. He's been reminding his big sister of that fact constantly LOL! "

 

 

Doing my best to foster sibling rivalry in your household Mike

Edited November 7, 2011 by Musky or Specks