Gwiz Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 I'm very excited for this weekend my 11 year old son is coming with me on his first guys only fishing trip. I will keep the fishing fun and not overly long. He had a great time at the store picking out all the snacks last night. Wilgabeast and heyblue34 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilgabeast Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 I bet your almost as excited as he is . Some of my greatest memories are of me and my brother on my dads boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishermanTim Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Are you taking him fresh or salt? Keep in mind the first rule of taking kids fishing, particularly if it's their first time, is that they actually catch fish. I've taken almost every one of my nieces and nephews fishing at some point before the age of 12. For some it was ice fishing, others it was fishing a small pond for sunfish. In each case I made sure that some of the parents (usually my brothers and sisters) came along too. The second rule is that kids will get bored if the action isn't somewhat consistent. They will give you some sign that it may be time to call it a day. The third rule, which is mostly just common sense, is to make sure they use the restroom BEFORE you head out. If you go to a spot with wildlife and things a kid can "look under" they can keep themselves occupied when things slow down. If he take a liking to it you may have a fishing buddy for future trips... Good luck and have fun!!! Edited May 16, 2019 by FishermanTim I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooky Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 All good points above. Love taking my kids fishing but their attention span is small, and i have learned to not have a plan in mind but stay flexible and be ready to head home at any minute. Worst thing to do is make them stay when they want to leave, cause then they wont want to go anymore. Seems to get tougher and tougher to get them into consistent fishing. My 10yr old has started to do some night trips with me which has been fun and interesting. My youngest (7) we do mostly freshwater, a bucket of shiners can keep them occupied for quite awhile. ^^ I didnt even notice it didnt get censored, I guess anal is acceptable in SOL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwiz Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 He has been fishing for years both fresh and salt. We will be fishing salt on cape. We own a home in Dennis . So nothing new for him there. It's just his first weekend away with the guys my uncle and another friend are going too. He's excited that "other guys " are going. Makes him feel like one of the guys. We will be fishing some schoolie spots and a little beach fishing. He has a 7' tide master and a 8'8" tsunami elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadSoundBound Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 That's awesome! I hope he gets into some fish and has a good time hanging with the guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknotsebastian Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 when he’s a little older, set yourself up with some rec lobster pots.... teens just seem to love pulling lobster posts - and they make GREAT haulers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwyer Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 I'm 44 and my brother is 40, and we still get all excited about going fishing with dad. We've been at it since we were at least that young. Great way to spend time together! We're heading out Monday. I also get excited about picking out snacks...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwiz Posted May 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Going up later today. He's also happy about missing school tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoMike Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Best of luck. I took my youngest grandson fishing last year for his first time. He loved the scup fishing. Constant action. ====Mako Mike====Makomania SportfishingPt. Judith, RI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Scup are the best possible fish for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWetHooker Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Please keep us posted and enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeDinghy Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 scup and blue gills have made more fisherman than any other species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoverStriper Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Making lifetime memories. Have a blast! F TOMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwiz Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Had a great afternoon he cought 22-26 in fish on almost every cast. His arms were hanging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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