Jr's getting better!

[Gone Fishing]

For you guys that have put up with my continuing bragging over the years about my son catching fish, I appreciate your patience. He is my only kid and I love him dearly which I’m sure many of you can appreciate. As some of you may have read in an earlier post, I set him up with a 15 ft. Smokercaft so he could give the lake a try on his own. His 1st time out was a skunk on Walleye which I was kind of surprised by but that happens to the best of us. His 2nd trip, he hooked 4 Walleye but with the 11 ½ ft noodle rods he decided to use, he lost 3 of the fish at the boat and only brought home one. After a little strategy planning, he headed out tonight with thunder storms on the horizon, After a slight argument with my wife about my sending him out in the conditions, we got a call on the radio that he landed his 1st Walleye. He worked the spot and landed another one. Weather conditions worsened but we got the call that he had 3. After discussion with my better half I told him to make another pass and head in. He picked up one more and headed for home. If conditions permitted (which really weren’t that bad), I’m pretty sure he was on the way to his first limit by himself in his own boat. I think he is on his way to becoming a true fisherman. Again, thanks for putting up with my continuing “Gone Fishing Jr did good posts”.
Here is a pic of his catch.



http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/Walleye_May31.jpg

[bripow]

The only thing we're tired of is Junior outfishing us ! You have a lot to be proud of so keep bragging. He's lucky to have a Pop's who gives him a little independance too. As long as Junior takes a page out of Senior's book of sharing the knowledge none of us will complain.



For you guys that have put up with my continuing bragging over the years about my son catching fish, I appreciate your patience. He is my only kid and I love him dearly which I’m sure many of you can appreciate. As some of you may have read in an earlier post, I set him up with a 15 ft. Smokercaft so he could give the lake a try on his own. His 1st time out was a skunk on Walleye which I was kind of surprised by but that happens to the best of us. His 2nd trip, he hooked 4 Walleye but with the 11 ½ ft noodle rods he decided to use, he lost 3 of the fish at the boat and only brought home one. After a little strategy planning, he headed out tonight with thunder storms on the horizon, After a slight argument with my wife about my sending him out in the conditions, we got a call on the radio that he landed his 1st Walleye. He worked the spot and landed another one. Weather conditions worsened but we got the call that he had 3. After discussion with my better half I told him to make another pass and head in. He picked up one more and headed for home. If conditions permitted (which really weren’t that bad), I’m pretty sure he was on the way to his first limit by himself in his own boat. I think he is on his way to becoming a true fisherman. Again, thanks for putting up with my continuing “Gone Fishing Jr did good posts”.
Here is a pic of his catch.



http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/Walleye_May31.jpg

[Ed Michrina]

Congrats to JR. Nice Eye's. It's Prob a good thing He came in. It rained buckets here in Warren.

He better get all the fishing in now. Soon Girls will mess everything up. As soon as he has that figured out Work will mess everything up. As soon as that is figured out- Well Just Enjoy. life is to short not to fish.

[Gone Fishing]

Congrats to JR. Nice Eye's. It's Prob a good thing He came in. It rained buckets here in Warren.

He better get all the fishing in now. Soon Girls will mess everything up. As soon as he has that figured out Work will mess everything up. As soon as that is figured out- Well Just Enjoy. life is to short not to fish.
OK Ed, you being a man of the cloth (blue shirt with a badge), how should I word it? Wear a raincoat and marry a girl that loves to fish!!!!;) :lol:

[treeman]

I enjoy following his continuing well rounded education..Sturgeon, perch, muskies, walleyes.....My kids are grown so I know there will come a day when you will take even greater pleasure in learning from him.

[Gone Fishing]

Well said Treeman, I'm actually looking forward to that day. Heck, when it comes to sports, he kicked my butt in 1 on 1 basketbalball yesterday and he has a broken collar bone! :p You have to enjoy the time you have together, my father passed when I was 18 and I didn't get a chance to really thank him for all the the great times we had together.

[trouttime]

The only thing we're tired of is Junior outfishing us !

:yeahthat:

Great post!! Way to go Paul, very nice eyes!! Heck John, he is a chip off the old block, between the two of you the freezer should full soon......there is plenty of room in mine :lol:

Oh and Kudos to "Mom" for keeping you boys in line ;)
Keep the reports and Pics coming, I'll see you guys on Saturday!

[Splitshot]

Way to go Paul. I knew it wouldn't take you long. John, my son is in his thirties and we fished together all weekend. It was a great time.

[fish eater]

Great post! I hope to be the kind of Dad that you are one day. Well done. There goes all the fish for the rest of us.:tdo12:

[Slick fishing]

"Congrats JR" way to go good job...Cya Slick

[Get_Outside]

Congrats to your boy. I know exactly what you mean. One of my greatest pleasures in life is watching my two sons learn to love hunting and fishing. My 15 year old has a new job after last weekend. He is now officially in charge of filleting our walleyes.

Be proud my friend and keep right on bragging.

:p

[FREEPOP]

Congrats to you both :)

Remember, when his first youth season comes along, I have a spot all picked out for him and all it will cost is a picture :coolgleam

[Neal]

For you guys that have put up with my continuing bragging over the years about my son catching fish, I appreciate your patience. He is my only kid and I love him dearly which I’m sure many of you can appreciate. As some of you may have read in an earlier post, I set him up with a 15 ft. Smokercaft so he could give the lake a try on his own. His 1st time out was a skunk on Walleye which I was kind of surprised by but that happens to the best of us. His 2nd trip, he hooked 4 Walleye but with the 11 ½ ft noodle rods he decided to use, he lost 3 of the fish at the boat and only brought home one. After a little strategy planning, he headed out tonight with thunder storms on the horizon, After a slight argument with my wife about my sending him out in the conditions, we got a call on the radio that he landed his 1st Walleye. He worked the spot and landed another one. Weather conditions worsened but we got the call that he had 3. After discussion with my better half I told him to make another pass and head in. He picked up one more and headed for home. If conditions permitted (which really weren’t that bad), I’m pretty sure he was on the way to his first limit by himself in his own boat. I think he is on his way to becoming a true fisherman. Again, thanks for putting up with my continuing “Gone Fishing Jr did good posts”.
Here is a pic of his catch.



http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/Walleye_May31.jpg

I call fake...those can't be on your cleaning table....there's no Miller cans.:confused:


Congrats guys;)

[Canuck136]

That boys a helluva fisherman already John! It's great to see a proud father and son on this board. Great job on the fish Jr. and keep your reports coming.

[FishTales]

I call fake...those can't be on your cleaning table....there's no Miller cans.:confused:


Congrats guys;)
You can't see that Miller's can in the top right of the pic ?
Rich

[Neal]

You can't see that Miller's can in the top right of the pic ?
Rich

Ahhhh....good eye Rich. That verifies it, it's authentic.

[Gone Fishing]

Ahhhh....good eye Rich. That verifies it, it's authentic.
Darn, got caught again!! I'll bring a cooler full of them Saturday so you guys can cry in your beer as you look at the pics of the fish we catch on the Muskie opener! :evilsmile :evil: :lol:

[RyGuy525]

Those are some nice eyes he has there! I wish my dad would give me the freedom of taking out the boat!

[MSUICEMAN]

hey, whats his handle on the radio? I'm going to have to ask him some pointers!

[Gone Fishing]

hey, whats his handle on the radio? I'm going to have to ask him some pointers!
Don't get his head bigger than it already is! :p He's been using my boat name for now "In Cahoots" till he figures what he want to name his. If you hear him on the radio, say hi. :)

[bounty hunter]

"in cahoots Too" ?

[Houghton laker]

Never tired of your stories and pictures John!! Pauls one heck of a fisherman....I remember the days of learning from my dad...now he doesn't get out fishing anymore...he just relies on me to fill the fridge!!;)

[BIG DAVE]

rock on, jr :fish:

[Ed Michrina]

Never tired of your stories and pictures John!! Pauls one heck of a fisherman....I remember the days of learning from my dad...now he doesn't get out fishing anymore...he just relies on me to fill the fridge!!;)

I'm thinking that is the plan.. When John is out Harassing the toothy critters, Paul will be filling the freezer with good eating fish. I have witnessed Paul cleaning fish, He can keep up with the best.

By the way John, I had no Idea a 15 foot could be set up so well. PS I saved the photo. NICE JOB.

[tangleknot]

:fish: Wow, he's really growing up and is quite the fisherman! :)

[ESOX]

Nice going Paul. :)
John, his teachers abilities might have a little bit to do with his success.