Author Topic: Can You Help My Daddy? (Read 7273 times)

Prairiegoat · « **on:** Feb 13, 2007, 06:39 AM »

My name is Jonathan and I turned seven last month. I go ice fishing with my Daddy a lot in Colorado. I have caught quite a few trout this year, but I want a northern. I have my own tip-up, but I am beginning to wonder if my Daddy knows what he’s doing when he sets it up. He uses a homemade quick-strike rig baited with a frozen sucker. Daddy has caught four 18” to 20” northern on his tip-up when I have stayed home because of school, but I never have a flag when I am along. Do I need to find a new fishing partner or do you think there’s still hope for Daddy?

Shakespeare · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 06:42 AM »

Wow Jonathan, you type really well for being so young.

Rat-Man · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 07:29 AM »

Kids now days they sure can do things young

C.C. · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 07:31 AM »

Don't ever give up on your daddy. One of these days when you get a little older he will take you to his secret spot

Jim

RLWagner · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 07:35 AM »

Quote from: C.C. on Feb 13, 2007, 07:31 AM

Don't ever give up on your daddy. One of these days when you get a little older he will take you to his secret spot
Jim

Jonathan,
Thats why they call it Fishing instead of catching!

Also, Dad cannot afford to have you land a 20 pounder until he does, so until then he has probably removed the hooks from your rig!

njsimonson · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 08:35 AM »

Try using frozen smelt or herring from 5-7" in length that is thawed and rigged on a single treble hook on a 12" 30# test leader. The oilier fishes will draw in more pike, generally speaking.

deerslayer92163 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 08:53 AM »

find a new fishing buddy that will teach him when you come home with the big one

Jigmup · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 09:23 AM »

I'm very glad to know that you have such a interest in this sport at such a young age! My 8 year old son loves fishing as well. He now is the proud owner of his own FL8. As far as pike go.....You are gonna catch alot of them with your fishing future ahead of you being a long one. When you do start to put it on your pop try not to rub it in. Or at least not until you get your driver's liscense

Pail Rider · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:01 AM »

Dad knows everything Johnathan, just have patience!!

mcarolan · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:02 AM »

Never underestimate the old ones, they always have a trick up there sleeve and will one day reveal it.
Usually after you have bet them money but thats another story!

RebelIceFshr · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:04 AM »

Ditch yer daddy, get a dog and go duck huntin' instead.

perch-man · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:19 AM »

Big J never give up on your dad these are the fishing trips you will rember for the rest of your life!

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:23 AM »

I think Daddy is trying to pull a fast one on us.

sbfPA_Mike · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 11:45 AM »

Ahh Jonathon, all hope is not lost on your Daddy. Here is what you do; first, make sure you supervise all aspects of the setting out of the tip-ups and quickstrike rigs, we all know that kids know more than their parents. Make sure your Daddy is setting them up the same way in the same type of cover/area. When all is said and done, tell him you get the first flag, no matter what. Second, if the first doesn't work, start tripping your daddy's flag when he's not looking until he gets tired of running and says you get the next flag.

Mike

cagetrapper · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 12:04 PM »

Quote from: RebelIceFshr on Feb 13, 2007, 11:04 AM

Ditch yer daddy, get a dog and go duck huntin' instead.

L M A O...

good one

1TIGGER · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 12:09 PM »

Quote from: sbfPA_Mike on Feb 13, 2007, 11:45 AM

Ahh Jonathon, all hope is not lost on your Daddy. Here is what you do; first, make sure you supervise all aspects of the setting out of the tip-ups and quickstrike rigs, we all know that kids know more than their parents. Make sure your Daddy is setting them up the same way in the same type of cover/area. When all is said and done, tell him you get the first flag, no matter what. Second, if the first doesn't work, start tripping your daddy's flag when he's not looking until he gets tired of running and says you get the next flag.

Mike

great advice

cagetrapper · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 12:28 PM »

I'd leave my Daddy to if he gave me a name such as PrairieGoat..

Oh.................... k

Pail Rider · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 12:37 PM »

The secret to catching big northerns is to eat a box of chocolate donuts and drink 2 liters of mountain dew...Dad is holding out on you

slabcrab · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 12:47 PM »

Me thinks daddy needs to put the bottle away....

marshrat · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 01:11 PM »

Funny the 7 year old types better then the adults hes asking for advice. I have to say just keep going with him you will end up catching one sooner or later just never give up.

tbtool · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 01:12 PM »

Tell your father that your going to start taking your mother fishing and he has to stay home to cook and clean. Maybe he will wise up and set you up right

sled-in · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 03:18 PM »

ditch the old man, hes steering you wrong, snatch his credit card and find yourself a real outfitter

mormyshka · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 03:39 PM »

Fishing with Dad

you can't ask for more

I wish i can do that

-ADKIceman · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 05:01 PM »

Quote from: Shakespeare on Feb 13, 2007, 06:42 AM

Wow Jonathan, you type really well for being so young.

my thoughts exactly... Don't loose hope in your daddy. Your time will come buddy

Prairiegoat · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 08:56 PM »

Thank you for giving me these messages.

I hope you catch a tiger muskie. I will catch a big northern soon.

Prairiegoat · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 13, 2007, 09:13 PM »

From Jonathan's Daddy: Jonathan was really excited that so many of you sent him messages. We sat and read them together and he composed and typed his personal message back to you. He loves to go ice fishing and for a seven year old is truly on a quest to catch a northern. Its all that's on his mind when we go out together. We've probably spent 10+ days on the ice together since the new year. His Mom joins us sometimes. When he catches that northern we'll post the picture! Thanks to you all. I laughed so hard at some of the replies and some really touched our lives. Taking kids fishing is one of life's great pleasures.

Oldfart · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 05:00 AM »

Quote from: sled-in on Feb 13, 2007, 03:18 PM

ditch the old man, hes steering you wrong, snatch his credit card and find yourself a real outfitter

Use it to buy some 8" live bait and a heater. You look cold, kid.

IceRover · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 05:09 AM »

Quote from: ChenBassHead on Feb 13, 2007, 11:23 AM

I think Daddy is trying to pull a fast one on us.

hardwater Rick · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 05:54 AM »

now he will out fish daddy all the time with all these tips,,,
look out daddy yikes!!!!!!!

TMBWarriors · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 06:34 AM »

Future drivers for deer and when you had one to many to drink!Future draggers to help you get that deer out of the woods!Future drillers to help take the load off old dad!The secret is to get them hooked early enough and they will be the most important part of your outdoor quests!!I remember my sons first adventures,THEY ARE PRICELESS!!!!!!!!! Csavage1

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Author Topic: Can You Help My Daddy? (Read 7273 times)