birchy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, he had quite a bit of help from dad.. but still! Took the munchkin to Spruce Meadows Pond today for his first fishing trip, and he had a blast! Ran into Bobloblaw there, so that was a nice surprise as well! It was a bit drizzly when we first got there, but it actually cleared up pretty good. There were some sporadic risers all over, and we could see some mayflies coming off the water, so I rigged up a double fly rig with an emerger and a small black adams. After a few casts with no interest, I asked Noah if he wanted to try another spot.. he says yes and runs over to a nice little corner. First cast in that location, and we had on a nice little rainbow! Moved to another spot a little bit after that and managed another little guy about the same size. I made sure to bring food and drink, and ask him lots of times if he was still okay. After ~3 hours, he was still having fun and I actually had to tell him we were leaving. So I'd say his first trip was a success! Landing net ready to go.. I'm diggin the positive attitude! Concentration! Nice little rainbow Proud boy! I actually had his own rod for him to use.. a little Zebco collapsible rod from Can Tire. Went to open it for the first time today and the tip fell out! Probably should've checked it after we bought it.. oh well! We did alright with the 7'6" 3 weight.. It was my first time there as well and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to take their little kids out. Excellent location and pretty easy casting from pretty much anywhere around the pond. We'll be going again for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphebert Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, he had some help from dad.. but still! Took the munchkin to Spruce Meadows Pond today for his first fishing trip, and he had a blast! Ran into Bobloblaw there, so that was a nice surprise as well! It was a bit drizzly when we first got there, but it actually cleared up pretty good. There were some sporadic risers all over, and we could see some mayflies coming off the water, so I rigged up a double fly rig with an emerger and a small black adams. After a few casts with no interest, I asked Noah if he wanted to try another spot.. he says yes and runs over to a nice little corner. First cast in that location, and we had on a nice little rainbow! Moved to another spot a little bit after that and managed another little guy about the same size. I made sure to bring food and drink, and ask him lots of times if he was still okay. After ~3 hours, he was still having fun and I actually had to tell him we were leaving. So I'd say his first trip was a success! Landing net ready to go.. I'm diggin the positive attitude! Concentration! Nice little rainbow Proud boy! I actually had his own rod for him to use.. a little Zebco collapsible rod from Can Tire. Went to open it for the first time today and the tip fell out! Probably should've checked it after we bought it.. oh well! We did alright with the 7'6" 3 weight.. It was my first time there as well and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to take their little kids out. Excellent location and pretty easy casting from pretty much anywhere around the pond. We'll be going again for sure! Thanks for the info,im trying to teach my 10 year old to use his new fly rod and that sounds like a good spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 That's awesome Ryan! I plan on taking my kids there this summer for sure. Just need to figure out some time to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well, he had some help from dad.. but still! Took the munchkin to Spruce Meadows Pond today for his first fishing trip, and he had a blast! Ran into Bobloblaw there, so that was a nice surprise as well! It was a bit drizzly when we first got there, but it actually cleared up pretty good. There were some sporadic risers all over, and we could see some mayflies coming off the water, so I rigged up a double fly rig with an emerger and a small black adams. After a few casts with no interest, I asked Noah if he wanted to try another spot.. he says yes and runs over to a nice little corner. First cast in that location, and we had on a nice little rainbow! Moved to another spot a little bit after that and managed another little guy about the same size. I made sure to bring food and drink, and ask him lots of times if he was still okay. After ~3 hours, he was still having fun and I actually had to tell him we were leaving. So I'd say his first trip was a success! Landing net ready to go.. I'm diggin the positive attitude! Concentration! Nice little rainbow Proud boy! I actually had his own rod for him to use.. a little Zebco collapsible rod from Can Tire. Went to open it for the first time today and the tip fell out! Probably should've checked it after we bought it.. oh well! We did alright with the 7'6" 3 weight.. It was my first time there as well and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to take their little kids out. Excellent location and pretty easy casting from pretty much anywhere around the pond. We'll be going again for sure! That's sick i remember me catching my first fish and it was a pike im only 14 so i still remember. But i didn't do it fly fishing like he did nice work buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I caught my first fish about that age. I had such a good time it was an event that shaped my life in many ways. My love of the outdoors fishing etc. Great to see kids enjoy the sport... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 What an awesome moment birchy. How old is he now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I caught my first fish last year when I was 29.... Heck I was super excited. I can't imagine what I would have been like to do it at the age. Awesome weekend for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 What an awesome moment birchy. How old is he now? He'll be 4 in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Absoultly Awsome, Great age to start teaching kids stuff as they grasp onto everything that is told to them, now lets hope ryan taught him some good things like not to hit a stick over the trouts head it causes HEADACHES for them (Thats what my cusions always told me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 That is awesome! The course of his life has been irreversibly changed. The magic of this sport of ours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
126barnes Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 He's hooked, good work Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 It was nice to see you & Noah at the pond, Ryan. That boy is a going concern, for sure; I'd like to have a quarter of his energy! It's a dang shame he's so shy, though... About 1 minute after meeting him, Noah says, "Hey, guy, hold my hand!" He wanted to lean out over the bank to stick Dad's net in the water- gonna catch a fish, y'know! Children...they're just like kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 So Steve... You've resorted to taking your bro to Spruce Meadows pond, eh!! :clapping: P It was nice to see you & Noah at the pond, Ryan. That boy is a going concern, for sure; I'd like to have a quarter of his energy! It's a dang shame he's so shy, though... About 1 minute after meeting him, Noah says, "Hey, guy, hold my hand!" He wanted to lean out over the bank to stick Dad's net in the water- gonna catch a fish, y'know! Children...they're just like kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 So Steve... You've resorted to taking your bro to Spruce Meadows pond, eh!! :clapping: P You betcha; stockies need some love, too, y'know! Some years they overwinter & get a little bigger... I like the "WHOA"/stop sign... It can be fun when they're looking up & the water is a little clearer than it is right now; then you can do some 'spot-n-stalk' fishing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 It was nice to see you & Noah at the pond, Ryan. That boy is a going concern, for sure; I'd like to have a quarter of his energy! It's a dang shame he's so shy, though... About 1 minute after meeting him, Noah says, "Hey, guy, hold my hand!" He wanted to lean out over the bank to stick Dad's net in the water- gonna catch a fish, y'know! Children...they're just like kids! haha - Yeah, we definitely have to keep our eyes (& hands) on him in public places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Great stuff, Ryan. I wish I could have seen a pic or your face, as well. But what happened to last summer? You might recall we had kids at the same time. I got my oldest girl (4 in August) out last year a few times, and got her first at Sibald's. She definitely inherited the last cast syndrome. I had to drag her away from the pond crying! After we caught a fish, she stopped calling it fishing. "More catching, more catching..." Noah and Lydia should have a date some time. We were out at Spruce Meadows last year, but it seemed dead. Good to know it is a good option. Does anyone know if the Sam Liv. fish pond is done yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Birchy I have 2 little guys and want to head over there soon. Do I have to park in a certain spot? Do I go ask permission at a main desk? thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Birchy I have 2 little guys and want to head over there soon. Do I have to park in a certain spot? Do I go ask permission at a main desk? thanks Rob Unless you're by yourself, the easiest place to park is the parking lot on the south side of the pond. Drive in the Spruce Meadows entrance, drive past the pond (it'll be on your left hand side), then turn left in the first parking lot past the pond. No need to ask permission. Just start fishing and follow the rules on the posted signs (C&R only, barbless hooks, no wading). @Conor - I kept meaning to take him out last summer, but it just flew by so fast! There was actually a span of about ~2 months where I didn't even get out myself!! It sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That is, by far, the sweetest thing ever. I'm taking my granddaughter out this year - gonna teach her how it's done. Or not done as the case may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Do you suggest this pond is pretty well for kids use, or can I take a couple of adult beginners there to teach them how to cast a fly rod, and maybe get them into a fish? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrookedHooker Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 thoes are some nice looking fish for a stock pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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