Father and Son

[Mike the Pike]

Was working hard around the house today doing some landscaping shovelling alot of dirt when the Rain started to kick in.I shovelled until the earth became mud.The outdoor chores came to an end.Went inside and Ryan my 8 year son asked to go fishing in the pouring rain.He didn't take long to convince me adding that I was away without him last weekend fishing the Bay of Quinte and it was his turn.I quickly realized that at 8 years old he is addicted to fishing more than his oldman rain was not stopping him from a quick fish fix.Looking at the boat which was not ready to go I offered to take him shore fishing for a couple of hours.We quickly grabbed a couple rods and tackle boxes rain coats and boots and were good to go.Went to get my camera but realized the wife had borrowed my Canon for the day.Ah plan B borrow my daughters HP digital.Thankfully I had DIGI back up.Next was the net and I have learned from CCMT to never forget the net

 

Here are some pics from tonight the little guy enjoyed his evening

 

Fishing was a little slow in the beginning saw a couple of beavers swim into their den.

 

The patient little Man

 

The results Rock Bass on steroids.

I thought 007 's report had the largest rock bass I have ever seen until tonight.

 

Next it was my turn phew I just avoided the skunking and 11 inches for team #4

 

 

The Canon would have picked up those measurements.

 

 

Oh caught one of these for my boat a chunky boat fender,

 

The ride home the last piece of a peanut butter cup.

 

Another great outing for my boy

 

 

MIKE THE PIKE

Edited May 28, 2007 by Mike the Pike

[Joey]

That's a huge rock bass

 

Its great to get out with the wee one eh!

 

Good stuff.

 

Joey

[Greencoachdog]

Great report and pics Mike!!! That's a killer RB yer boy has got there!!!

 

Ya gotta love it when the young'uns wanna go fishin', I think it builds character in young people and they're less likely to get into mischief.

[irishfield]

Great stuff Mike ! A killer Rock Bass and a $15 bumper as a bonus!

[Marc Thorpe]

way cool mike,report and pics

[Roy]

You and Ryan are both troopers. WTG! Gee Mike, I don't recognize that place at all! :-)

[ccmtcanada]

Great report Mike..and glad to hear that you have learned from MY mistakes...LOL. I think it's awesome that your son is into fishing as much as he is. I love sitting back and watching my little one cast, wait, set the hook and reel in all by herself...I esp love the look on other kids faces when she hauls in fish...haha.

 

Beauty Rock bass pics too...those are huge that's for sure...great job guys!

[pikehunter]

A good day fishing for sure

 

When the little ones tell you it's time to go fishing ya gotta go! There will be a day when you are standing there wanting to go fishing yourself bugging him to go fishing and he won't want to. Unfortunately this will probably happen so take every opportunity that comes along when you get it.

 

Great set of pics and a monster rocky!

[Jen]

It is amazing when no matter how much there is to do our children will convince us to do something that makes not only them happy but us as well. They are brilliant beyond their years. You and Ryan look like you had a wonderful time together ... nice fishing!

 

Cheers

 

Jen

[easton13th]

Looks like a great trip Mike! Your building a fishing partner for life!

 

Easton

[pigeonfisher]

I heard they were investing in the waterfront out your way...is that all those cranes are? Or is that the loading dock?

[Guest mistyriver1]

Great report Mike.

[Sherriff]

Awesome!!

 

Sherriff

[ehg]

Forget the gloryfish (musky, bass, etc...) taking a kid out for panfish can't be beat.

That's a huge Rock Bass.

 

congrats,

 

ehg

[bbog]

Forget the Rock Bass and the bumper, where did you get that Reese's Peanut Butter cup!!

 

Can't beat time with the family.

[martymonty]

Can't beat a father & son ANYthing.......fishing memories for life!

[Rizzo]

Sweet mother of pearl that's a big rock bass. Haven't seen one that big since I was a kid (weren't they all that big 30 years ago, or did they just seem that big?). Either way, when that rocker goes in to the death spiral you've got a fight on your hands.

[xrap]

Rock Bass on steriods is right!!! Nice report Mike, glad to hear you had a good time with your son.

 

Thanks for sharing

 

[fishindevil]

Way to go dad....its always great mike when you can go fishing with your kids,im going to take my daughter fishing this year as well she loves it too....cheers,oh ya and nice rock bass you 2 got as well....