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!!!...
![Grin ;D](https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
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
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/WANNAKETCHUM/Ice11.jpg)
Jakes first ice Largemouth (released)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/WANNAKETCHUM/Ice236.jpg)
Jake with one of his many Pickerel
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/WANNAKETCHUM/Ice229.jpg)
Jake and "The old Guide himself"
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/WANNAKETCHUM/Ice261.jpg)
I also gave him a few tip-ups and some miscellaneous gear to take home with him. I had to plant the seed!!!!!
![Wink ;)](https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
....WK