adolson Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 very cool, congrats, he's gonna be a champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 wow! congrats on your little boy! he sure looks awesome. Those pics are priceless, too...good memories fo r future generations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 i know he will out fishing dad in no time congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Very nice. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy28 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congrats-awesome news and excellent pics My daughters first rod was/is one of my ice fishing rods-perfect size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congratulations on the little one Dana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great sequence of photos. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congrat's Dana, that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Dana !!! Congrats my friend. You and he are gonna get that Aurora for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congrats Dana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Wicked stuff Dana. Enjoy seeing the old pics... and congrats on the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congratulations Dana ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great thread Dana. Keep those picture safe. Later on in life, they're worth gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congrats Dana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Awesome! Good looking kid you made there. I have a 3 month old boy at home. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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