A look at the past & looking to the future.

[adolson]

A few months ago I asked my dad what my first fish was and he told me it was a resident brook trout, and told me the exact location I caught it.

 

What I didn't know was that he took pictures of my earliest fishing trips, and my mom had them in an album. She brought my childhood photo albums to me this weekend at my request, and I got a big surprise while leafing through the pages. Here are a few of the pics, from Spring 1984.

 

Fishing on the rocks:

 

My first fish - my first brook trout:

 

I was only 2 years old at that time. In June of '84 I took my first ride in a Sportspal, and while I can only see a tiny piece of the gunwale and wooden transom, I am very sure this is one of the two Sportspals that I currently own. It was originally purchased in 1968 or 1969 at Giant Tiger by my grandfather, Cliff, who passed away earlier this year. I showed my dad the pictures tonight and he also thinks it is my 12 footer, as I bought it from my grandpa last summer.

 

My first canoe ride:

 

My mom was bringing my albums so I could compare my baby pictures to my first and only child, a son, born on November 19th.

 

His name is Caius Channing Clifford Peter Olson. We already have a tiny lifejacket for him. I just need to find a small Shimano rod and reel for him, and we're all set. None of those junk $10 rods for my kid.

 

 

Here he's probably dreaming of fishing, and judging by the expressions he was making, he probably lost a trout right at the boat. Oh well, we'll get the next one, buddy!

 

 

I can't wait for him to catch his first fish. I'm going to fish the spot I caught my first this spring and see if they're still in there. If they are, I'm going to take him there so his first fish can be a speck, just like daddy.

 

And I will also take him in my 12 foot Sportspal for his first canoe ride. Just like daddy.

[chris.brock]

very cool, congrats, he's gonna be a champ

[Grimace]

Way to go!

[gino]

wow! congrats on your little boy! he sure looks awesome. Those pics are priceless, too...good memories fo r future generations...

[strik]

i know he will out fishing dad in no time

 

congrats

[Nipfisher]

Congrats to you and your wife on the birth of your son.I was kind of expecting to see a picture of you licking him

Edited November 26, 2012 by Nipfisher

[danc]

Very nice. Congrats.

[Rod Caster]

Congrats on little Caius, Dana! I hope you, Sarah and the baby are doing well.

 

I see that you've kept the same hair style for MANY years Great old shots...love the fact that you still own and use that 12 footer.

 

We'll be in touch for some ice fishing buddy! Cheers.

[Gerritt]

Very cool pictures and a great time line..... I am sure Caius will be out-fishing you in no time.... pass down the memories and make new ones of your own.

 

G

[gordy28]

Congrats-awesome news and excellent pics

My daughters first rod was/is one of my ice fishing rods-perfect size

[Gerritt]

Congrats-awesome news and excellent pics

My daughters first rod was/is one of my ice fishing rods-perfect size

 

 

Sad to say... but my sons first rod was a Spiel custom LOL, and ice fishing rod as well! they are perfect!

[Live2fish85]

Congratulations on the little one Dana.

[kickingfrog]

Great sequence of photos. Congratulations.

[adolson]

Thanks, everyone!

 

I have a couple ice rods and I thought about using them for him, but wasn't sure if they were long enough really. And they're just Berkley rods... Maybe good enough, though. We'll see!

 

I hope he does out-fish me ASAP! I can steer the trolling motor and he can pull in the fish. Teamwork.

 

Nipfisher, I will update my profile pic sometime. Just for you. haha.

[Jacques]

Buddy.

 

Way to go. Awesome post. Thanks for sharing. Here's to the many decades of friendship and fishing you will enjoy with your son.

[solopaddler]

Congrat's Dana, that's great!

[mercman]

Dana !!! Congrats my friend. You and he are gonna get that Aurora for sure.

[Musky or Specks]

Congrats Dana.

[limeyangler]

Way to go DAD! Congratulations Dana...great news.

 

You are really lucky to have those pics.

 

 

 

Congrats to you and your wife on the birth of your son.I was kind of expecting to see a picture of you licking him

LOLOL

[Moosebunk]

Wicked stuff Dana. Enjoy seeing the old pics... and congrats on the new one.

[Jds63]

Congratulations Dana !

[Roy]

Great thread Dana. Keep those picture safe. Later on in life, they're worth gold.

[Christopheraaron]

Congrats Dana!

[adolson]

Thanks again, everyone.

 

Great thread Dana. Keep those picture safe. Later on in life, they're worth gold.

Thanks for the advice. I may invest in a little fireproof safe for pictures and other sentimental things we never want to lose.

[NAW]

Awesome!

 

Good looking kid you made there.

 

I have a 3 month old boy at home.

 

Good luck