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#1
08-01-2012, 08:25 PM
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fishing with children
My wife and i agreed when we got the boat that i would not take my son out fishing by myself until he was older. (He is 2 1/2) What i am wondering is at what age did you feel comfortable taking a child or children out by yourself?
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#2
08-02-2012, 09:50 AM
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My dad had my older sister in the boat when she was 2 weeks old. Didn't wait as long with me... was only 6 days old. Grew up in the boat. No such thing as too young! (and yes this was big water, Lake of the Woods.... so its not often calm water) Albeit this was before the parents of today's generation who have to wrap their kids in bubble wrap before they let them ride a bike.....
Just remember to ALWAYS keep your eyes on them! Lots of stuff they can get into. Falling overboard, hooks, pliers/knives, etc. etc......
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08-02-2012, 10:02 AM
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At what age?
As soon as they are fully toilet trained. Otherwise, take mom along and you will find that 95+% of the time mom will volunteer to change the diaper without even thinking about asking you to do it.
And please invest in very good pfds for all onboard and wear them. I know from personal experience that when an "incident" hapens with young children on board that you will feel much better knowing that everyone is wearing a good pfd. And consider taking another adult along or even leaving junior home if the water temperatures are very cold.
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08-02-2012, 10:06 AM
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Almost too late now, you will be shocked that if you start your kids in a boat at an early age, they will shine when they are 6,7,8.....It will be really apparent when there friends come along! My daughter is 14 and boating and fishing since birth, she will work her side of the of the boat using planner boards better then most casual fishermen, for both walleyes on inland lakes and salmon on Lake MI......
Get started, but make it a habit when ever you are in the boat the life jacket is on, (that goes for you, as the saying goes, "Your kids may not listen to you, but they watch everything you do!") also, try not to have marathon fishing trips, go swimming, boating, site seeing. When they get older, get them a auto inflatable vest that, that way you will both will continue to where them with the complaining. You will have some of the best times with no TV or texting! Lou
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#5
08-02-2012, 10:10 AM
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Too lazy to log in.
Been taking my boy with me on short trips since he was 10 days old - lots of trolling back then and the rocking of the boat would put him to sleep......just stop occasionally for feeding/diaper changes, etc(for the baby, not me
 ). Now at 6 yrs of age, the only thing I really have to do for him is tie knots....... Tim
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#6
08-02-2012, 10:14 AM
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No diapers!!
I waited with both my boys until they were out of diapers to take them by myself in the boat. One was 27 months and the other was 30 months. They have been in the boat since they were newborn, but along with mom until the diapers were gone!! Same thing with hunting camp, I didn't even bring them up there until they were out of diapers, it gave them another incentive to use the toilet!! The first thing my second son said after his first #2 on the toilet was "Daddy now I can go to hunting camp with the other big boys!!" They are now 6 and 3 1/2 and are a pleasure to have in the boat with just the three of us, I don't get to fish much, and spend a fair amount of time untangling lines, but it's worth it to see them catch fish!! When the serious fishing is going on, they stay home with mom!!
I don't think any age is to young, it just depends on the kid, every one is different, for me, I just didn't want to be changing diapers in the boat. Like was said before, make sure they have a good life jacket and some snacks and things to play with and you will be good to go!! Last edited by 1860Angler; 08-02-2012 at 10:20 AM.
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#7
08-02-2012, 10:21 AM
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I took my son along for a "real" day of fishing right after his 3rd birthday. We brought along his potty chair. It was a blast. Anchored up catching perch all morning long.
His attention span was good for about 6 fish, and then he turned to trying to wreck everything on my boat. He ate horrible junk food and drank pop (which he normally isn't allowed to do). He even threw a couple of the livewell fish overboard! It's a handful, but well worth it. He's now 4 and his focus is getting better.
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#8
08-02-2012, 10:22 AM
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My wife and I started taking my daughter bluegill and crappie fishing when she was 3. She loved going fast in the boat. We would go back to the ramp when she need to go to the bathroom. We always backed a nice lunch and we would be out there for about 4 hours. Don't forget the sun screen!
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#9
08-02-2012, 11:06 AM
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"He even threw a couple of the livewell fish overboard! "
We used to bring the bath toys along! 1 or 2 fish in the livewell with some bath toys really helped the time pass by!!! I had both mine in the boat in the car seat. Short, slow trips with help of course. Like others, it was potty training the really opened the gates to solo trips. Biggest tip I'll give you, is that when you do start taking them out, please realize that your job is to make it fun for them... not necessarily fish yourself! Bring things to make it fun, help fill time, and above all get them on some fish. When they are ready to come in, it's time to come in. There were several trips for me where my line never got wet. In the end, by 7-8 years old, both my girls could do 8+ hour trips easy.
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#10
08-02-2012, 11:25 AM
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