Took Coop down to the ol’ backyard late yesterday evening for a quick plug pulling session and he managed to go 2 for 2 on small steelies, the first two of his young steelheading career. Not the biggest fish in terms of weight, but so huge in other ways!
I knew there were decent numbers of these little “egg-eater” size fish around and I figured they’d be the perfect size for a 4-year-old. Though the little fish were pretty scrappy on kokanee rods, the little dude was able to crank ’em in all by himself. He was stoked! But not nearly as much as dad…
We were only out for an hour and the problem now is convincing him you don’t catch a couple steelies every time out!
Kevin Pence says
I remeber my oldest boy’ first Chromer, it was at upper sunrise, a nice 6-7 pound hen. Since she hadn’t spawned yet, I wanted him to think about releasing her. I put my 2 cents worth in his ear and backed off. After about two or three minutes of a death grip on her tail, his hand opened up and away she swam. I was a super proud Dad, I gave him two big thumbs up and a hug.
Ray Fairfax says
Awesome. You are creating a monster. But I’ll bet you already knew that.
Bentley says
Like the song says, Your a lucky man, able to enjoy another day of being your little man’s dad!About the problem… It’ll go away after a few slow days of fishing.. :-)
When my son Andrew was a little tyke, it took him a couple of years to figure out when the morning was better spent sleeping in the tray under the bow of my old driftboat, saying “wake me up when they start biting, dad.”
Cherish those times JD Dad! Memories bring a smile to my face! Thanks Bro! CB
cliff says
you will never forget his first steelhead. i will never forget my sons first
drew says
NICE! I’ve put about 100 hours or more in trying to hook some steel this year over the spring and summer and still haven’t touched one :( He’ll be hooked for life now and will be asking for G.Loomis, St. Croix and Lamiglas gear for christmans from now on. It’s good to see them start so young!
Don Montgomery says
Look at that grin on your face JD!! Thanks for sharing Mate!
"Smitty" says
Proud PAPA! And the little dude’s HOOKED FOR LIFE! Must feel good to ya Pops.
Steve Adams says
Very cool!
smoking smoker says
Awesome!!!
greg says
thats awesome JD … coops facial expression with his hand on his forehead is like,
” aint no sweat dad, where’s the big ones at” ? haha