G'day all, being a busy working dad that I am I dedicate at least one day which is on the last weekend of every month to the kids to spend time with them doing whatever it is that they want to do. Well being a fishing nut, I whispered in their ears that we could do some fishing and was very surprised they were all for it. So at 7am this morning we were all packed and on the road and Southport bound. Not being a boat owner as yet we had no choice but to do some land based fishing. The day started off a little hairy after having unpacked all the gear and set up at a nice spot for a bit of fishing when no sooner had we cast the first baits in the water and out of nowhere this diving instructor and two asian pupils came walking down the embankment and straight between us and without a word they waded out into the water in front of us. how friggin rude I thought as I made some angry faces and mumbled some expletives under my breath and gathered up the gear and kids and tried looking for another spot. We didn't travel far and spot number 2 was found. Tide was just turned and outgoing and as soon as the first bait hit the water there was some excitement as my daughter starts to wind frantically whilst yelling "Dad I caught a fish!" and shortly after lands a respectible bream almost legal (Probably looked huge for a kid of 8 years of age). A quick happy snap and it was returned to do some more growing. Rebaited the hook (yes we did it with stinky fingers today)and out it goes for another fish. Next thing I know there is another run but this time on my son's rod as well. A double hook up. Wow, the competition amongst these two siblings was getting stiff. Both fish landed and they were too busy lining the fish up side by side to see who caught the biggest bream. Once it was establish my son won that one a quick photo and once again released back to do some growing. At this point the kids were stirring dad and saying "You haven't caught one fish Dad!" (giggle giggle)
So not to be outdone I decided to cast out further and no sooner had it hit the water and there was an instant run. First keeper for the day. Was quite a nice bream at 32cms. The fun was halted then because all the local dog owners decided that where we were was the best place to take the dogs for a swim. So off we went yet again to find a place where there would be no dogs. We found a nice spot where we used the last bit of bait up and my daughter caught what she described as a fish that was mangled by a steam roller. You guessed it, she caught a little flounder. Overall it was a great day of bonding with the kids and I hope we will get some more fishing days in in the near furure. Today was the first day my daughter mastered the art of casting all on her own. Way to go.
Poodroo
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enjoy it mate because as they get older... they may not want to do what you want to do anymore... quite sad really 
. Is that chicken you're using?? best all round bream bait IMO.
Originally Posted by kingtin
