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Title: Catch of the Day
Post by: Smokin Don on June 07, 2013, 02:10:05 AM: Jun 06 2013

Today was a great day for our 8 yr. old grandson and Grampa too! Last Monday I bought him a small rod and reel. It was an open face reel and a short rod for dock fishing, perfect for him. I had him practice with it in the back yard and after several casts he had it down pat. We went down to the river and fished for a while, had several nibbles but no fish.

Today I took him to Bressler Reservoir in Lima, OH. I made a few casts and had a crappie just big enough to keep. I made a few more casts and was getting hits close to shore when I reeled in so I let him fish. I knew he would probably just get small ones but wanted him to see how to catch one. He caught 5 all together; 1 small crappie and the other 4 were small bass.

He had a lot of fun and didn’t want to leave but he lost his balance on the rock he was standing on and got his foot wet. I told him we’ll go home and I’ll show you how to clean a fish and then I’ll cook it for your lunch. So we left with our one small catch of the day! I was happy that now he knew how to catch a fish.

When we got home he had to get Grandma to see the fish. She took a picture of us and then I showed him how to clean and filet a fish. When he got hungry I dusted the fish with half flour and half cornmeal and pan fried the fish in a little olive oil, seasoned with a little Old Bay. For a side I sautéed some rice; added a little chicken broth and seasoning. He liked all five bites of our catch of the day!

He stayed here until his Dad came to get him at 4:30 for a little league baseball game at 5:30. Grandma and I went to see his game. His team won, I think their 6th straight. His Mom got therefrom work in time to see his home run, I think with two on. Needless to say we were all pretty proud of the little guy!!

Gavin with our BIG catch!
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_6069090_zps34bdfa2c.jpg)

Ready for a fish cleaning lesson
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_6069092_zpsb740ea11.jpg)

Fish and rice
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_6069096_zps2c346bc8.jpg)

And he ate the whole thing!
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/Traeger%20Food%202013/_6069097_zpsa4faf244.jpg)

Smokin Don
Title: Re: Catch of the Day
Post by: Wing Commander on June 07, 2013, 02:35:01 AM: Looks like a perfect day for Gavin!
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Post by: Pam Gould on June 07, 2013, 03:55:14 AM: Don..I bet you guys had fun..someone said they were catching croppies at Schoonovers in Lima. Bresslers is about 3 minutes from my house, I live in Shawnee. They are also catching lots of croppies at Sandy Point lake where I camp. Kids caught a 5 gallon bucket of croppies the other weekend. good luck. Pam ; *))
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Post by: fishingbouchman on June 07, 2013, 05:06:45 AM: looks like a fun day.
Title: Catch of the Day
Post by: Scott6049 on June 07, 2013, 05:41:19 AM: Looks like a good time had by all, My son is named Gavin also.:)
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Post by: Sam3 on June 07, 2013, 05:56:19 AM: That's just great Don. Love to see the kids involved.
Did he ask you when you were going to take him again? ;D
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Post by: sliding_billy on June 07, 2013, 07:27:37 AM: A wonderful day for sure!
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Post by: TwoPockets on June 07, 2013, 08:02:19 AM: Life can get no better than time fishing with kids except time showing them how to clean and cook them. Some of my most precious memories are the times I spent fishing with my kids.
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Post by: teesquare on June 07, 2013, 08:08:20 AM: You have created a memory for Gavin that he will have for the rest of his life.

I can tell you that some of my best memories of time I spent fishing with my Dad, and my Grandfather, then cleaning and cooking our catch.

T
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Post by: smokeasaurus on June 07, 2013, 08:09:49 AM: That there is one good looking happy young man. You are a lucky man Don :)
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Post by: hikerman on June 07, 2013, 08:16:34 AM: Thanks for sharing Don. It looks like you two had a great day together. A proud grandpa for sure. I'm thinking you now have a new fishing buddy for life!
Gene
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Post by: Scallywag on June 07, 2013, 08:33:14 AM: Even better than the food is the memory of the day. Thanks for sharing Don!
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Post by: CDN Smoker on June 07, 2013, 08:39:00 AM: Fishing with all kids, life can't get any better
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Post by: drholly on June 07, 2013, 08:40:37 AM: What a great day, Don. There is something magic about that first fish and it's great that you were there to help make the magic. Great pictures and Gavin has a super smile! Then to top it off with a home run... what a perfect day - for BOTH of you.
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Post by: sparky on June 07, 2013, 10:25:06 AM: What a great day for the two of you. :)
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Post by: Pappymn on June 07, 2013, 10:28:21 AM: Great post SD. Pass it down to the next generation!
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Post by: Savannahsmoker on June 07, 2013, 10:38:14 AM: Way to go Grampa.
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Post by: tlg4942 on June 07, 2013, 03:44:32 PM: Nice! Wish I was fishin too....