Author Topic: When did you frst take your child/children on the ice? (Read 2690 times)

vermonner · « **on:** Aug 24, 2009, 01:01 PM »

Hi everyone
Had the blessing of becoming a new father in May--a boy-- and was wondering when everyone brought the kid (s) on the ice for the 1st time. I remember going at about 4 or so w/my dad. Your thoughts?

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 01:05 PM »

My son started at 2 1/2 and loved it.

ice 45 · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 01:37 PM »

started my daughter at age 3 1/2

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 01:38 PM »

3 mo old!

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 01:47 PM »

18 - when he could afford his own bait! Just kiddin, my 2 boys are older now , but when thier mom and I married, they were 5 and 6 and we started going that winter.

mealworm · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 03:23 PM »

i haven't brought my daughter out on the ice yet,this year for sure though, she'll be 3 1/2 by then, i was going to bring her out last year but she was still potty training i thought it might be a little much changing diapers on the ice, hey vermonner congrats on the new addition to your family, my wife should be ready to pop any time now

bigdadde66 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 04:34 PM »

I brought my grandaughter out the 1st time at 5 months . she is now 2 and ill help her tend her own traps this year .

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 04:50 PM »

Quote from: mealworm on Aug 24, 2009, 03:23 PM

i haven't brought my daughter out on the ice yet,this year for sure though, she'll be 3 1/2 by then, i was going to bring her out last year but she was still potty training i thought it might be a little much changing diapers on the ice, hey vermonner congrats on the new addition to your family, my wife should be ready to pop any time now

LOL chicken it is different! lol

PIKE FISHERMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 07:06 PM »

As a new dad, thats one of the fisrt things I asked my DR...

He doesn't recomend any eariler than 1 year

He said the young ones easilty get frost bite, and can get hypothermia in a blink of an eye. Again thats a DR's recomendation.

i may bring my daughter out in march when/if the weather permits(she'll be 9-12 months during the season).... warm day, no wind, hard shack with a wood stove, and easy access to the shack.

Not worth the risk for me.... I'd hate to see her with frost bite.

J_Jaacks · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 24, 2009, 09:31 PM »

Took the youngest last year at 7 and he loved it.

Catfish78 · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 12:00 AM »

First off congratulations on the wee one Vermonner (and thanks for the help with the shack, pics to come soon).

I took my eldest daughter out when she was 4. She loves being on the ice. I am going to try and take the 2.5 yr old out this year, if only for an hour and if only I can get that past the wife.

prchslyr · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 03:38 AM »

I'm with mealworm on this. My two boys were each on the ice as soon as they were potty trained. This also applies to me. The day I can no longer control my own bladder is the day I hang up the traps. I'm 32, so I have a ways to go.

mealworm · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 06:29 AM »

Quote from: prchslyr on Aug 25, 2009, 03:38 AM

I'm with mealworm on this. My two boys were each on the ice as soon as they were potty trained. This also applies to me. The day I can no longer control my own bladder is the day I hang up the traps. I'm 32, so I have a ways to go.

i just couldn't imagine sitting on the ice with a full diaper, me or my kid

C.C. · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 06:35 AM »

Take them as soon as you feel it's time. You need to pick your days and plan on staying short amounts as they get antsy quick. Start them out jigging with a flasher and they will stay interested longer but still not real long. Just watch out for those guys and their 10" holes

vermonner · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 12:49 PM »

Quote from: C.C. on Aug 25, 2009, 06:35 AM

Take them as soon as you feel it's time. You need to pick your days and plan on staying short amounts as they get antsy quick. Start them out jigging with a flasher and they will stay interested longer but still not real long. Just watch out for those guys and their 10" holes
(Image removed from quote.)

Few years ago, I went fishing with a doc I work with, he popped a 10" hole with his brandy new Jiffy, shut it down and said "I better get an 8" bit, my daughter could fall through that"

miket. · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 01:06 PM »

Quote from: vermonner on Aug 24, 2009, 01:01 PM

Hi everyone
Had the blessing of becoming a new father in May--a boy-- and was wondering when everyone brought the kid (s) on the ice for the 1st time. I remember going at about 4 or so w/my dad. Your thoughts?

i started my three out when they were around 2 to 3 years of age. now they love it and can relate to the addiction.

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icefisher-45 · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 03:12 PM »

I took mine out last year when they were 4 and they loved it. They can't wait for the ice this year.

bigpileofcrappie · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 09:43 PM »

First tri-mester for my daughter. The wife was a little cold but my daughter was not.

Skipper · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 25, 2009, 10:30 PM »

I think it depends on the kid, but my two older boys were out fishing at 3.

Hard stuff · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 26, 2009, 01:27 PM »

Had my son on the ice at around 3 yrs old . I would take him on short trips .One thing to remember is to never take your eyes off your kids /kid . Just because its hard water doesnt mean they cant get wet . keep your auger blades covered at all times !!!!!!!

Most importantly for a good outing is to keep them warm ,plenty of snacks/drinks and on fish .

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 26, 2009, 07:58 PM »

3rd yr

prchslyr · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 26, 2009, 08:24 PM »

Now those are some cool pics hazmt. I learned first hand about big holes. But I was the idiot that cut it. Last winter my oldest (7) went in one of my 8" holes up to his hip. We both learned a lesson that day. He looks down on the ice and I use the old 6" when I bring my lil ones. It was also the first time I actually needed the extra change of clothes that I bring for them. Glad I had them for sure.

callduckfarm · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 26, 2009, 09:14 PM »

My oldest daughter is 13 now, but she caught her first fish when she was 1 month away from her
2nd birthday. It was just a skinny little 16" pike, but what a moment.
I've got pics of her actually hugging the fish before we let it go.

She would go out with me all the time after that, as long as it wasn't too bitter cold out.

mealworm · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 08:13 AM »

Quote from: callduckfarm on Aug 26, 2009, 09:14 PM

I've got pics of her actually hugging the fish before we let it go

thats funny i brought my daughter out on the open water for the first time this past spring we caught a few pickeril, she wanted to give every fish a ''kiss n hug'' as she says, and when she lost one at the boat she got so mad she threw her sunglasses and her dora the explorer pole in the lake, luckily it was only 3FOW and every thing was recoverd

Tomhusker · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 02:18 PM »

Well, I didn't start ice fishing until my kids were grown and too cool to hang out with dad. BUT, I took my granddaughter out when she was 3. She caught her fish that day and now loves to go. She would rather play with the fish once it is caught, but she is a real prize on the ice.
Her first fish.

She named it "Buddy." I caught her giving it a kiss here.

Xpressman · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 02:33 PM »

Took my little guy last year a few times. He was 2. He can't wait to go this year!

Tomhusker · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 02:40 PM »

Oh man! That last picture made me laugh! My daughter lives up in Cedar Falls. Maybe we can get together sometimes this winter.

Xpressman · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 06:44 PM »

Quote from: Tomhusker on Aug 27, 2009, 02:40 PM

Oh man! That last picture made me laugh! My daughter lives up in Cedar Falls. Maybe we can get together sometimes this winter.

Yeah, I thought he was going to slide right off the seat when those feet kicked out!

I'd be up to get together this winter Tom. I've got family in Waverly and went to school in Waterloo for a few years so I know a few spots to hit!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 06:52 PM »

Quote from: mealworm on Aug 27, 2009, 08:13 AM

thats funny i brought my daughter out on the open water for the first time this past spring we caught a few pickeril, she wanted to give every fish a ''kiss n hug'' as she says, and when she lost one at the boat she got so mad she threw her sunglasses and her dora the explorer pole in the lake, luckily it was only 3FOW and every thing was recoverd

That's too funny! Did she learn that from Dad?

pooley · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 27, 2009, 07:38 PM »

my daughter lives in England, so not yet! but she wants to fish with dad, so i'll fix that!

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Author Topic: When did you frst take your child/children on the ice? (Read 2690 times)