Author Topic: Taking kids ice fishing (Read 1090 times)

R white · « **on:** Jan 21, 2015, 07:19 PM »

I am taking my kids ice fishing for the first time this weekend. Can't wait!!!

rgfixit · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 07:24 PM »

Have fun. Kids, ice, snow, fishing, Dad.......priceless!

Rg

mr.clean · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 07:29 PM »

Welcome to Ice Shanty. remember to keep the trip short and bring extra dry clothing and food/drinks. Think of some activities before the trip you all can do if fishing is slow. You want them to be comfortable and asking to go out again on a future trip.
Steve

ADK11 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 21, 2015, 07:24 PM

Have fun. Kids, ice, snow, fishing, Dad.......priceless!

Rg

How is rg nearly the first commenter on most posts >.< He beats me to everyone of em!

Anyways most of my memories of fishing are just from ice fishing!! And im not old enough to be forgettting them

Have fun out there, bring the hot chocolate!

pike basshole · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 08:37 PM »

Wish you all the best of luck,sincerely. ..target the smaller fish

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 05:06 AM »

Sounds like an excellent time!

Kudo to you R white!

WS

Tmuskie · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 08:26 AM »

That's awesome. Hope you have great luck. First times a charm. Lets hope it's true. We take my nephew out. He's into hockey so I keep an extra puck in my gear.

Icer 16 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 11:01 AM »

Way to take your kids out, just don't stay too long and have plenty of snack and things to do. If kids get bored, cold, or hungry they may not want to go again. Good luck fishing!

ADK11 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 02:43 PM »

What are you guys trying to target

IceBalls · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 03:08 PM »

Lots of Hot Chocolate is the key !!! Pay serious attention to their boots ... Cold/Wet feet = miserable ice fishermen!!

Tmuskie · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 03:18 PM »

Hands and feet. Extra socks and mittens. Wool all the better. Toasty toes and warm hands make a happy child. Running around on the ice helps to. Boredom is a killer.

rod 953 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 03:20 PM »

sounds like fun!! bout time to get my boy on the hardwater again

da man cave shack · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 03:51 PM »

Have fun and don't forget to take along other things to keep them occupied if the bite is slow.

Big Burk · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 04:51 PM »

It's a blast intake my son out every weekend with me, bring something to keep them occupied if the fishing is slow and it makes for a great day.

MrE1979 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 05:36 PM »

My 9yo daughter is my fishin partner whether hard or soft water. Key is a pair of good warm boots and gloves. She outlasts me sometimes, I wanna leave and she begs me to stay. There is nothing in the world that is better than spending quality time with your kids. The memories will last forever. Can't wait till my 3yo wants to join us on the ice.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 05:02 AM »

Have fun, I can't wait to have my kids go out with me but they're too young.

pikebait360 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 02:22 PM »

taking kids ice fishing this great if you have a underwater camera target the blue gills and some small fish that you can catch regularly and do some video fishing kids love that being able to see their jig and see the fish take their jig all while watching the camera.

tricohatch · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 24, 2015, 09:02 PM »

The time goes by quick so, take the time to share with them now and they will have the memories for a lifetime!

jdog42 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 08:14 AM »

I have two daughters there not old enough to come with me yet I can't wait for that day to come

Les Star · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 10:25 AM »

My 2 boys love to come! we set up for Pike with plastic milk jugs tied on and stung out to the shack that wont fit down the hole. It's like royal rumble when the jugs start to move!!! I have been know to tackle them a time or 2 myself haha.

gonehunting · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 11:07 AM »

Key is to keep them busy. My son likes to scoop the holes, play with the minnows, eat snacks, and catch fish. Did I mention bring snacks. Also bring an extra set of clothes and boots. I've made that a priority every time and never had a problem. Fished a lake two hours away yesterday and 10 minutes into the trip and his foot went into the camera hole. Boot full of water and some very wet clothes. Luckily we had the extra set of stuff along and didn't have to cut trip short. I also cut my holes in the portable to give him as much room to move as possible. I am very attentive to his location around holes but goes to show you can't be there every second. I will try not to start the holes size debate. I just like the 6" holes when kids are with. Safety is first priority with the little ones with.

higbee · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 01:02 PM »

There is nothing better than spending time with the kids on the ice. I took my son when he was little, and now I take his younger sisters. (i set them up with the hummer and camera and they out fish most others). When i go by myself i miss having them with me. Enjoy this time while you have it, it will go by quick.

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Author Topic: Taking kids ice fishing (Read 1090 times)