A boat day

[limeyangler]

Hi all,

 

finished my 2 night shifts and wanted nothing more than a few hours in the boat before attending to boring stuff. Jack was not about to let me go without a ride around the bay first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Got the rest of the crew to shore and headed out around 10:30am for some bass, pike and crappie............

 

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Still no crappie, and not really the will, energy or time to go looking, water temps were creeping into the mid 40s. Bass were in really shallow, not more than 5'FOW and in as little as 18". Pike were all fairly deep, upto 22'FOW, but nothing big. I did see one strike at a twister tail i tried just after seeing the snapping turtle...but failed to connect properly....looked much bigger...perhaps 35" or so. That turtle was big, feet on it were huge, about the same diameter as a small dinner plate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headed into town and did a few chores.....knew it was gonna be a good day when the guy who swaps my winter/summer tires over says...."dont worry about it Si.....no charge".....awesome!

 

By the time i got home i was ready to drop, but Jack had seen the boat moored at the bottom of the lawn and wanted to go! So we had supper, said goodbye to mum who was doing nights too, packed some snacks and drove the long way (avoiding sceptic field) to the lake down the lawn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At one point we had a discussion about best jigging techniques....Jack thought i should not be using a slip bobber but a 'Cars' rod like his with a jig. About 2 minutes later he was reeling in the only fish of the evening to prove his point about tackle selection and technique! Fantastic...a month past his 3rd birthday and outfishing the old man already!!! I am a little bit proud of the little fella. Fish was out of season so quick release performed ...there will be other photo opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We finished the evening with many discussions about seaguls, beaver sticks and 'quiet motors' (Jack's term for the Minn Kota).

Was a beautiful still night Jack got to sit with dad as we drove up the hill with the boat, and was a great help refreshing the minnows in the bucket....although he got a little wet doing it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OH YEAH....THE MOZZIES MADE THEIR DEBUT APPEARANCE.......DOH......LOL.

 

 

[johnnyb]

Oh man, these pics and stories are just great Simon....have I mentioned my daughter is just a few months younger than Jack? I think they'll make the perfect couple

 

Great job on the fishing too....already setting the bar niceley with that smallmouth for the tournament.

 

 

 

 

"Dad -- I'm TELLIN' YA....use the CARS rod...sheesh"

Edited April 24, 2012 by johnnyb

[manitoubass2]

Awesome report Simon!!!! Man Jack just looks so happy and content. Your a great Father .

 

At this point, you must have one hell of a photo album!!! I know alot of people dont use them these days, but I do with my better pics, if you keep one, bring it down next time, or I'll bring mine up there. Gotta be a ton of great stories between both are families

 

Look for those crappie in shallow bays Simon, 7-10 FOW. If there trees or overhanging branches, all the better.

Edited April 24, 2012 by manitoubass2

[Nipfisher]

I love the emphatic "umph" during the high five (which is really a low five by the way Simon).

[icefisherman]

what a cool little guy...love your reports and pictures Simon:thumbsup_anim:

You've got some upcoming competition for sure ha ha ha

 

Cheers,

Ice Fisherman

[bigugli]

I love reading all the adventures of Happy Jack. Puts a great big smile on my face and makes my day.

 

Put him in a "Tiddly suit" and we can call him "Jolly Jack"

Edited April 25, 2012 by bigugli

[aplumma]

Nice job on the fishing trip. On a side note I am glad to see the sun glasses on the lad his eyes will have a long and healthy life if he keeps it up.

 

 

Art

[wormdunker]

Good report, love the pix of the little guy! He's Kool!

[Walleye'm Fishing]

Awesome!!! Your little guy will be a pro in no time.

[spincast]

Right on Simon; great to be out in the boat with young master-limey. G-man's gonna have competition this year in the kids fishin category. Fanatstic scenery you have at the end of your yard -

[Jds63]

Awesome report Simon, as a father also I know how important it is to spend time like that ...