Fishing with children
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surf fishing or lake fishing from a dock is the safest and best for kids, and you can catch some nice fish that way, especially if you're going to grayton or somewhere without a handy bay or a sound (water behind the island) like santa rosa
wherever you fish, the little ones will have more fun using a tiny hook and casting combo for catching pinfish, which you will then use as live bait, and when they get tired or bored you can just pack up and leave, something you can't do on a boat
licenses are an absolute must this year ('the man' is out in big numbers!) and also a copy of the latest rules and regs, with the new permitted sizes
guides are cool (and expensive), but nothing beats a nice big redfish - even the 12 year old will be jumping up and down!
wherever you fish, the little ones will have more fun using a tiny hook and casting combo for catching pinfish, which you will then use as live bait, and when they get tired or bored you can just pack up and leave, something you can't do on a boat
licenses are an absolute must this year ('the man' is out in big numbers!) and also a copy of the latest rules and regs, with the new permitted sizes
guides are cool (and expensive), but nothing beats a nice big redfish - even the 12 year old will be jumping up and down!
RiverOtter
got any pics?
taterbaby said:
I used a guide out of PCB. I'm in Seacrest Beach so at 6am it was only a 15 minute drive to PCB Harbor. This guy was great and great with the kids. He stays on the Bay and uses a small Bay Boat. 2 adults and 2 kids would be his max. Great experience for my boys then 6 and 8.
Hey RiverOtter-that sounds wonderful-does he have a business or do we just look for him on the dock. I guess what I am saying is where do we find him once we get there. Also-when you use a guide, do you have to have a license? Thanks so much-My guys-dad and two sons-will love this-heheheh while daughter and I do the SPA!!! heheh
RiverOtter
got any pics?
taterbaby said:
He has a business, if you are interested I will PM you the info. BTW, you'll need to book before you get in advance. He's popular.
I don't know about the license questions.
If you pay a guide they should carry the permits for you so you don't need a license. Fishing from land requires no license(Legal!! U.S. residents, that is). In a friends boat you better have one. But check FWC.com for regulations/restrictions. I recommend the surf especially early but remember little fish bring bigger fish which brings some sharks around also. So careful when wading. Throw some shrimp out there and something will hit it!
Whichever way you decide, please make sure those sweet little folks wear their life jackets at all times while on the water. It only takes a second for them to fall overboard and that life jacket may just be their only hope for rescue. In my business I've known of far too many tragic drownings that didn't have to happen. There are some great light-weight auto-inflatable life jackets now on the market, although I'm not sure if they make them in children's sizes. Nonetheless, please make sure those little folks (and the big ones too!) are protected!