ikatcher Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 so i took my 9 yr old son and my seven yr old daughter pike fishing yesterday. i asked them if they wanted action or a chance at some bigger ones. they chose the latter, so i go buy 1 dozen large suckers and off we go.we dont get to the lake until noon. i set up off a weed line and start drifting down the line and we are not fishing 5 min, when jack tells me his bobber is gone. i set the hook for him and hand him the pole, after about 30 seconds i can tell it is a nice fish. he gets it almost to the boat and it takes another long run. i saw the fish and it is a really nice fish. jack's arms are getting tired and he wants me to finish catching it, i told him no way, this is your fish. so he keeps battling it and i get the net under it. it turns out to be 39 inches( est 18 lbs). after a quick pic we let it go and i start untanging the line from the net. sammie is still fishing when i hear a big splash behind the boat. sammie was up in the front i look back and here there is this huge northern thrashing up on the surface. it took me a second to realize sammie was fighting this fish. after another 5 min fight she got it close enough to net it. put the tape on it and it measures 39 inches also! not a bad start. you talk about 2 excited kids. only problem is now they are going to want to go with everytime i go. jack ended up catching 1 more (small) one, measuring 35 inches. and sammie caught about a 4 pounder later. not bad for an afternoon pike fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 that's great, I'd love to see those pictures, especially if you got your kids to hold the fish. Big fish always look bigger when they're being held by a little guy or girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabchaser Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 great story!!! congrats to you and your kids. Its a great day to be a dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 awesome catch by both your kids congrats now they are hooked for life!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBigDog Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Congrats to both kids and the "guide". What a way to spend a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffer Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 jcatcher-Thats awesome!I just have to ask one thing??!!Was this a "metro" lake or somewhere further North?No need to give a name...just curious if you found these fish around here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikatcher Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 i got the film developed today. jacks pic turned out great but sammies was the last pic on the roll and did not turn out. i felt so bad for her, she cried for an hour. (i know, i need to get with it and get a digital. my bad!) i was hoping some of you fmer's could offer her some encouragment. the kids are both reading this and are getting a kick out of seeing their story on the internet! i am sending a pic to lundeens tackle castle and he was going to post the pics on his web site. as for where they caught these fish.... its initials are m.l. in central mn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyAdams Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Awesome job on the fish kiddo's. Don't worry about the picture turning out. Now you have a reason to make dad take you out sooner to catch some more and get another picture. Plus just remember how fun it was catching it, that is what really matters. I rarely ever take pictures but need to start. Keep up the good work and have fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ikes kids... Bravo!!!! People can go a lifetime and not catch a great fish like that. Getting a pict is nice Sammy, but its the memory that will stick with you for the lifetime. Ike- if you can scan the pict and email it to me I will put it up in this post.Again, great job guys on the awesome day of fishing![email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffer Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 would love to see the pics!Thanks for the hint...I just was wondering if this was a "local metro" lake - cause I have been chasing something that size for years around here - and 2 in one day - especially with the kids is an awesome thing - no matter what lake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronM Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Sounds like your kids are getting the itch! Tell them congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikatcher Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 deitz, i'm having a friend e-mail you the pics of jacks big northern tommorrow night. if you could post it, that would be super! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Great!.. I look forward to seeing it.. and will post it as soon as I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 What a great picture. Thanks for sharing it with us...here it is. Jack, you rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 That's awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebigbluegills Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Beautiful fish Jack--great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trappingaddiction Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 That is a very nice fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delmuts Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Now that is a face of a kid hooked on fishing! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR21 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Delmuts, I agree, the face says it all. Nice pike jack, keep up the good work and that looks like it was work. You should be proud ,Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronM Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Great pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Head Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It seems like young kids always want you to reel the big ones in for them. Good job making him do it! They'll never forget those fish! Awsome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEARNOFISH87 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Great Catch!! Anyone would be proud of that fish. Thats a fish and trip he"ll never forget. Plus he'll always remember that Dad was the guide who made it possible to hook into that catch. * A bad day of fishing beats a great day of work anytime* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheephead Slayer Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Very nice pic! I bet mom put him right into the tub when he got home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffer Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Solid fish!! Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7outof10 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 that is a fat fish !!!! well feed .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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