Thread: Fishing tomorrow!

Fishing today was unplanned. Breakfast, while leaving Mrs in bed, the boy says the weather looks good and water is flat - we should go fishing/boating. I say that's a good idea, and let's eat breakfast.
Fast forward, shopping and now boat in water. Kids drive, all really good.
Daughter caught a few (3+) snapper but no keepers. Wife caught a eel - first for me up here.


Anyway, a great afternoon on the water with the kids and Mrs. (My 5 yo can drive the boat better than the Mrs, it pisses the Mrs hugely, and is a proud point for me! )

Originally Posted by Beaker

Fishing today was unplanned. Breakfast, while leaving Mrs in bed, the boy says the weather looks good and water is flat - we should go fishing/boating. I say that's a good idea, and let's eat breakfast.
Fast forward, shopping and now boat in water. Kids drive, all really good.
Daughter caught a few (3+) snapper but no keepers. Wife caught a eel - first for me up here.


Anyway, a great afternoon on the water with the kids and Mrs. (My 5 yo can drive the boat better than the Mrs, it pisses the Mrs hugely, and is a proud point for me! )

Funny. I watched a young girl (probably 10 or 11 ish) driving her dad around French pass while he was jigging for kingfish in a 12 knot current. He had trained her very well.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Funny. I watched a young girl (probably 10 or 11 ish) driving her dad around French pass while he was jigging for kingfish in a 12 knot current. He had trained her very well.

I hear that man - my daughter wants to drop the anchor at any fish on the screen......

Originally Posted by Shearer

Funny. I watched a young girl (probably 10 or 11 ish) driving her dad around French pass while he was jigging for kingfish in a 12 knot current. He had trained her very well.

My boy can drive both boats ok but he is not big enough to pull start the 8hp yet,knows "kick it ahead" and "Back it up" while I deploy a long-line but isn't at the drive it on the trailer stage yet....maybe in a year or so when he can see over the screen.

I think it is important to train up your kids to be able to drive a boat and find there way back/call for help as early as possible should SHTF.