I have a friend coming in from out of town the last weekend of the month that has a 10yr. old son that has never ice fished (neither of them have for that matter) so I'm hoping the weather holds out so I can show them a good time. The boy has never caught a Pickerel and for some reason that's what he really wants to go after. I know a private lake that usually gives up some nice ones and it's a decent Panfish lake as well so he should enjoy it. 
.....WK
I took my friend and his son out for a few hours on the afternoon of the 27th. and for a full day on the 28th. My friend's 10 yr. old son Jake had a BLAST!!!!! I seriously believe I created a MONSTER!!!...
Jake caught a few fish the afternoon of the 27th. with one being his first trout through the ice. On the 28th. we went after the Pickerel and it was non-stop action as he and his Dad caught over twenty Pickerel ranging from 19" to 24". He also caught a nice 17.5" Largemouth that he released. That kid was one happy camper and he didn't stop talking about it for days according to his Dad! I guess he's already talking about another trip up next year. Sorry Steve, I guess your gonna be spending some $$$ on some ice fishing gear for next season. I posted these pics. here on this thread because it's about taking a kid fishing, not "taking a kid fishing in N.Y." or wherever. I will also post them in the other thread that was started so others may see them as well.
Jakes first ice Trout
Jakes first ice Largemouth (released)
Jake with one of his many Pickerel
Jake and "The old Guide himself"
I also gave him a few tip-ups and some miscellaneous gear to take home with him. I had to plant the seed!!!!!
....WK
