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    Time Warp for Happy Dad

    Not every Dad can say that his brood enjoy coming out for a fish with him, especially when they might be 15 and usually enjoy things like sleep overs and shopping.

    I can't believe how many previous fishing trips with my girls have ended up very ordinary. Try as I might, either it was too hot, or one of them got seasick, or no fish wanted to play ball, and the boredom would set in. The question every father dreads to hear - " When are we going home??" I must give them credit, of late, the poor things tended to just lay their heads on whatever was available - the dashboard, Mum's shoulder, the side of the canopy....while Dad would be frantically sorting out tangles, rebaiting and trying to keep as many lines in the water - Long after the Kids had given up and would prefer to be anywhere else but in a small boat and an increasingly grumpy father who only wants one thing, for the kids to catch a decent fish.

    Today was a perfect opportunity to turn things around, and hopefully spend some quality time with my 15YO daughter Kelly. Yesterday, it seems, I was changing nappies and burping her on my knee. Today, I attempted yet again, to give her a memorable trip out with her father. I am running out of time! Here she is, 15, and only caught one other decent fish in her life, a Mackeral while jigging for live bait. ( that's another story)

    To be honest, I thought a relaxed approach was in order, I would take her for a sight see around Peel if that's all she wanted, but a little more inspiration was coming from her best friend who has been begging for a trip out with us, because she loves fishing. Not this trip unfortunately.

    What a perfect day!! The stage was set, I gave her my best Dropshot plastics Rod, set everything up perfectly, by 8.00am she had boated 1 x 38cm, 1x 42cm snapper, a Cod, a sweetlip, and heaps of throwbacks.....but we only kept 4 snaps for the table...... And 2 steamtrains that did not slow down in the 10 second fight she had with them. I doubt if I could have done any better. By the 1st unstoppable, she had mastered pulling fish in like a seasoned fisho, so there was simply nothing we could have done.

    Awesome!! She could not beleive the strength these fish had, and I think she will be out with me again some time soon.

    Scalem
    Last edited by Scalem; 09-02-2008 at 04:22 PM.

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    A couple of nice little snaps for the table... she will be out fishing you before too long .

    Cheers Chris

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    Great catch and good memories Brian! That's what fishing is all about and I feel sorry for those that never had or will have that experience.

    Chris
    Cheers,
    Chris

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    Good on ya Scalem!!!
    I also have a 15 yo daughter and getting her to go out regularly is a bit hard to do. She needs that beauty sleep you know!

    Well done, Jeff.

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    Inspirational. My daughter and son are both a bit younger and many an outing with them has me running around baiting hooks and untangling lines whilst they become bored because the fish won't play the game.

    Glad to hear your efforts have paid off - not just in tabling a couple of good fish.


    Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by bayfisher View Post
    A couple of nice little snaps for the table... she will be out fishing you before too long .

    Cheers Chris
    She will if I keep letting her use my best Berkley dropshot rig!!
    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Ryan View Post
    Great catch and good memories Brian! That's what fishing is all about and I feel sorry for those that never had or will have that experience.

    Chris
    Who would have thought? All the times I've been out in my boat which is older than Kelly, and only now, finally had everything work in our favour.
    Quote Originally Posted by ffejsmada View Post
    Good on ya Scalem!!!
    I also have a 15 yo daughter and getting her to go out regularly is a bit hard to do. She needs that beauty sleep you know!

    Well done, Jeff.
    Kelly was up at 4.00am, which is very rare indeed. Her beauty sleep has also been priority over the years. No arguement it has helped, but I am a little biased.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lapras View Post
    Inspirational. My daughter and son are both a bit younger and many an outing with them has me running around baiting hooks and untangling lines whilst they become bored because the fish won't play the game.

    Glad to hear your efforts have paid off - not just in tabling a couple of good fish.


    Dave
    It's hard work isn't it Dave. When it does come together, and you see the amount of fun she has watching 30 mtrs of line stripping off the spool, all the re rigging in the world is worth it.

    Scalem

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    Great stuff Scalem. I think my most enjoyable trips are with my girls. They don't like the before dawn starts but are keen for everything else.

    A two weeks ago I was desperate for to take the boat for a run and the girls jumped at the chance. Bayfisher tagged along and we ran the Rainbow/Rouse in about 20 knots looking for Macs . No luck with these but the girls scored a few good Squid on the way round. A trip like that is still worth more than baqgging out with a more serious crew

    Cheers

    Neil
    A Proud Member of
    "The Rebel Alliance"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Horse View Post
    A trip like that is still worth more than baqgging out with a more serious crew

    Cheers

    Neil
    Can't agree with you more Neil. I don't pretend to have all the secrets, but I know the value of a brilliant day on the water with family.

    Scalem

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    I have to say Scalem there was something very special seeing you zooming along with Kelly by your side. It is something that I have not seen a lot of in the past and I could feel your excitement to have her with you. I hope that she enjoyed it as much as you did and choses to come along more frequently because that moment out on the water with your kids regardless of age always seems to be a highlight of any trip. Believe me I know.

    Cheers,

    Poodroo


    He who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Scalem View Post
    Not every Dad can say that his brood enjoy coming out for a fish with him, especially when they might be 15 and usually enjoy things like sleep overs and shopping.

    I can't believe how many previous fishing trips with my girls have ended up very ordinary. Try as I might, either it was too hot, or one of them got seasick, or no fish wanted to play ball, and the boredom would set in. The question every father dreads to hear - " When are we going home??" I must give them credit, of late, the poor things tended to just lay their heads on whatever was available - the dashboard, Mum's shoulder, the side of the canopy....while Dad would be frantically sorting out tangles, rebaiting and trying to keep as many lines in the water - Long after the Kids had given up and would prefer to be anywhere else but in a small boat and an increasingly grumpy father who only wants one thing, for the kids to catch a decent fish.

    Today was a perfect opportunity to turn things around, and hopefully spend some quality time with my 15YO daughter Kelly. Yesterday, it seems, I was changing nappies and burping her on my knee. Today, I attempted yet again, to give her a memorable trip out with her father. I am running out of time! Here she is, 15, and only caught one other decent fish in her life, a Mackeral while jigging for live bait. ( that's another story)

    To be honest, I thought a relaxed approach was in order, I would take her for a sight see around Peel if that's all she wanted, but a little more inspiration was coming from her best friend who has been begging for a trip out with us, because she loves fishing. Not this trip unfortunately.

    What a perfect day!! The stage was set, I gave her my best Dropshot plastics Rod, set everything up perfectly, by 8.00am she had boated 1 x 38cm, 1x 42cm snapper, a Cod, a sweetlip, and heaps of throwbacks.....but we only kept 4 snaps for the table...... And 2 steamtrains that did not slow down in the 10 second fight she had with them. I doubt if I could have done any better. By the 1st unstoppable, she had mastered pulling fish in like a seasoned fisho, so there was simply nothing we could have done.

    Awesome!! She could not beleive the strength these fish had, and I think she will be out with me again some time soon.

    Scalem
    Thats what it's all about.... It's not all sunscreen, tan and a day on the water!

    It's about the thrill, responsibility and knowledge of whwt you are doing, I lost my best crewy (Becky,daughter No1 ) who loved every minute on the water. Chatty, baited her own hooks, loved it. Daughter No 2 is happy having inherited my 1972 MK1 Escort.

    Mate, grab what you can, while you can! They're gorgoeous, they're precious and they're all too soon gone.

    Ken.

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    Well done Kelly some top fish, Well done dad. My girl is now 23 and her boyfriend is a mad fisherman so shes now out in his boat,doing overnight trips etc.My work is done

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scalem View Post
    She will if I keep letting her use my best Berkley dropshot rig!!
    According to her shirt you need to get her her own one!!!

    Congrats on the top day. It beats any other.

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    Don't you just love it "when a plan comes together"
    Not to get technical...... but according to Chemistry, ALCOHOL IS A SOLUTION

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    Nice read Scalem - easy to understand those feelings when you are a Dad. My daughter is only 3 and I hope to have plenty of days like that with her in the future.

    Marty

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    Brian

    Now all you have to do is teach her to fillet and skin and she'll be the ideal 'girlfriend'...

    Great stuff and can't wait for my little deckie to be old enough to take!!

    Take Care T

    PS: Deckie #2 on the way!!!
    home is where the loan is...
    Helping people get the RIGHT Home Loan


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