She's Hooked!!

[msiebers]

This afternoon I took my son and daughter down to the Kalamazoo River to do some bank fishing. My 6 year old daughter, Natalie, got her first Steelhead. The fish wasnt huge by most peoples standard's (about 20") but too her it was a world record. :D She is so exited she is already planning our next trip. My son, Evan, had great fun too he got his first big fish. A 6lb. Carp. Both were caught on spawn bags.

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Mike

[trout]

Thats great I hope you take a camera with you .I have a picture of my brother and I with our first big fish,a 16" redhorse sucker, over the screen.I remember the day like it was yesterday.Sounds like they are off to a good start.

[msiebers]

Yes, we took a camera along. I am trying to get my daughter interested in photagraphy as well. So as soon as we get the pic's developed, I will try to post one :)

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Mike

[WEEZER]

She will remember that fish forever!! steelheading is more addictive than crack, once you've hooked that first ironhead you'll be hooked for life :)

[Dutchman]

Good for you!!!Make sure you burn her smile into your memory.They say ,if you teach your kids to fish you wont have to go fishin for your kids! tell her congrats for me............Dutch

[Erik]

Well allright! I know you are one proud papa! Shoot six years old that fish must have been almost as big as her!
By the way, my kids finally got there first one too this past weekend! I say kids cause they both took turns fighting it. I plan on getting the pictures developed today so hopefully I can post one real soon!
See you all later!



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Phish

[toto]

That is so cool, the first one is always the best, and I'm sure her face was as bright as a 100 watt bulb. Hope she has the fever now, but boy is it gonna cost you some money. New waders, rod, reel, net, terminal tackle etc. Nice post.

[Erik]

As I promised and not to try to out do any one else here is the picture of my kids and me with there first steelhead. Believe me it took both of them to land him. I tryed to get them to hold the fish but they didn't think that was such a great idea. I'm sure that will change.
http://www.tir.com/~j.elston/kiddad99.JPG
I want to emphasize that I am not trying to out do anyone else out there I just want to share a special memory with my friends at the MI sportsman! I would love to see some pics of you and your kids, msiebers!

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Phish

[msiebers]

Thats great phish,
I wish more kids would rather catch a big ole' steelie that sit in front of the TV. :D
I just got my daughters photos back today so ill try and get her's on here as well.




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Mike

[msiebers]

oop's there I go again with another post error, sorry steve.
Mike

[This message has been edited by msiebers (edited 03-11-2000).]

[msiebers]

Here's the photo I promised of Natalie.
She cant wait to go again.

http://homestead.com/fishtalesgametrails/files/nataliest1.jpg

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Mike

[trout]

Those are some great pictures. I wish I had a scanner (SOON).I hope everyone post more pics on all the sites.It makes the people real.Your kids are lucky to have good parents who take them outdoors.Keep taking pictures of your adventures and please keep sharing them with us all.Nice fish KIDS.
Trout

[WEEZER]

Alright this forum just got interesting!!! keep on posting pictures until Steve says otherwise, it's more fun + at least everyone will know your not kidding about catching fish.

[Erik]

Mike, you sure do have a beautiful little girl there. Don't you wish they stayed that size forever? I always tell my duaghter I'm going to tie a brick to her head so she wont grow so fast! Of course she doesn't see it that way. Oh well. I suppose someday I'll be taking my grand kids to the river. But then, I guess thats what its all about anyways, isn't it! Maybe if a few more kids were takin fishing we wouldn't have so many school shootings and things of that nature.

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Phish

[WoodzStalker]

Way to go Natalie!