The Urban Fisherman Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just like everything else we look forward to in life, Bass Opener has come and gone once again in what now seems like the blink of an eye! Yeah, it's just another fish season opening up, but it has become a tradition for myself and my old man to go out a the crack of dawn and brave the thousands of boats that descend on Long Point Bay the last Saturday of June. My parents live 7 hours away so spending time on the water with my dad is something I really look foward to. This year meant even more to me as I was taking Averie out for her first ever Bass Opener. The excitement really was just like the night before Christmas and I coudln't convince her that she had better get to sleep because 4 a.m. comes fast. As most of you know, Averie is my little girl and my fishing partner. She's quite the little angler, but for hte past six years she's fished exclusively for largemouth like this one on our local reservoir... Opener on Longpoint is all about smallies for us, and the bulldogging and jumping that comes along with them.. I couldn't wait for Averie to finally experience smallmouth bass fishing! It was fairly windy and a bit of a rough ride out, and even though we were pretty well soaked by the time we got started, the kid was all smiles! We got set up and it didn't take long to start cracking off fish... but they sure as heck weren't fighting and jumping like the smallies I was telling her about... First fish of the day... First double header for Averie and Gramps... lol Next up Averie hooks into what would have easily been our biggest fish of the day and loses it boatside... She was pretty upset for a short while but as soon as she caught this little guy she was all smiles again... Her first ever smallmouth bass.. We actually struggled a little bit at first, but after moving around a few times and trying a few different things, we figured out a game plan and laid a pretty solid beat-down on the fish. We certainly didn't catch any true giants but we caught a TON of fish and had a great time doing it! I mostly took pictures of Averie because she kept asking me to! lol She's mastered the long-arm pose and is shameless with her missing teeth! haha Dad and gramps actually caught their fare share of fish to! ) They ate everything from tube jigs to spinnerbaits and jerkbaits! They got into a few doubles with the smallies to.... But the fish of the day came on an old school white twister tail rigged on a drop-shot and boy did Averie every take up the family tradition that is to remind everybody who caught the biggest fish... lol She held a top ten place in the 17 & Under division until shortly after 1 pm with her PB smallie... It was another great Longpoint bass opener and a day that Averie, my Dad and I will always remember! Can't wait until next year! Enjoy you week folks! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 That is some fantastic family memories Ryan. I remember LPBAY being much more crowded than those pics for opener the only time I ever fished it on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 looks like great memories , and some nice fish too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Very cool Ryan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Your girl is a natural Ryan, great report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Great report buddy!! Now that she has caught smallies there's no going back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Always livin' the dream Ryan - love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Atta boy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 That's a great report of a truly memorable day! Congrats all around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Angler for life bud! Love that second last tanker pic. She's hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looked like a fun trip Ryan, thanks for taking the time to post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen-fire Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Fantastic opener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 That's awesome Ryan! Your daughter caught more bass on opener that I have in the last 5 years combined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 When she's old enough maybe you could find her a good camera operator for her own fishin' show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf 3 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 She really is a natural! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanx for the pix. Lottsa nice memories to be had! Grampa, dad & daughter - Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thats always awesome to see!! P.s. i wish i was her size so every large bass i caught looked like a 12lb hog in the pics! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 LOL some funny replies here guys! Thank you all so much for the kind words and for taking the time to read and respond to our report! We're in the middle of moving and have had some minor issues with my office and internet and so on so I haven't been able to get on here - just wanted to drop you guys a quick note to say thanks! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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