Just wanted to show a big smile on a 6 year old's face. This past weekend

[rstallings1979]

I carried my 6 year old to a friend's families pond to set a turtle trap. I decided to bring along his reel and let him practice his casting. I recently taught him how to cast and he has been getting better and better. I had a 7.5 inch tequila shad worm on the line and it was hot. The pond dam had broken a few years ago so we didn't expect there to be much action as well. Needless to say the next thing I hear is drag going crazy and look over to I see my boy struggling with the Omega fighting a good bass. We started videoing so I have a great 2 minute video. I wish I knew how to put a file that big on here for you all to see. I have added a few pics of the fish with one breaking the water and then the end result. A nice 4.5 or 5 pounder.

I am 40 now but between the ages of about 8 to 16 I fished nearly every single day after school and during the summer (unfortunately my sights turned to the female sex after that so I probably missed some good fishing days) . I have great memories being around/in a pond so this really was special for me. My wife and I recently finished construction on a 5 acre pond on our own farm and I hope to grow some lunkers in the years to come for both my boys to enjoy. I have done a ton of research on pond building and stocking to hopefully provide an environment that will pave the way to some wall hangers in their future.

 

[Duff]

That is awesome! WTG Young man!!

 

[Cmp1]

Nice,,,,great pic's,,,,

 

[Batjack]

AWSOME!!! He's "HOOKED"!

 

[ugajay]

I know y'all both were proud!!! Awesome!

 

[campboy]

That's what it's all about!!

 

[Pop1414]

I have 3 grown kids with kids of their own. I took everyone of them fishing with me. It was special time watching them catch their first fish. Now I have 6 grandkids and I love taking them fishing... not all at one time though. ? It’s a special time to share with them and see their excitement when they catch a fish. It’s something I will remember for the rest of my life. I hope they will remember it too. Great job you are doing with your kids . That had to be exciting for him . And I know you were grinning ear to ear?. That’s just something you will remember forever. Nice job

 

[4HAND]

Too cool!

 

[Batjack]

I'm just guessing that Dad's still got a smile.

 

[GreenPig]

Excellent! I thoroughly enjoy witnessing anybody catch a nice fish especially kids.

 

[ChadF821]

I bet you want have to show him how to cast again. Great job little man!

 

[oops1]

That pic with the fish jumping is priceless!!

 

[Ruger#3]

Welcome to the addiction young man, you did great!

Nice job there dad!

 

[Rabun]

Love the action shot. Looks like a surgeon leaping out of the water Congratulations to the young man!

 

[NCHillbilly]

Man, that's great!

 

[Worley]

Dude that is awesome, made my day reading the story and seeing that smile...I hope y’all keep stretching string on them fine fish!

 

[Para Bellum]

Bet the lil guy was stoked! Nice catch young man!

 

[Papa Bear]

Great memory you helped creat there for your son. Congratulations!

 

[Cook&Bro]

That's a great catch !!! Nice bass !!!