Cape Cod Bob wrote:
> On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:56:45 -0400, Dan Logcher
> > wrote:
>
>>That's what I'm worried about. I would need to take him fishing during a
>>herring run or something so the action is hot and keeps his interest.
>>Then once he learns to be patient, taking him striper fishing.
>
>
> Dan, you are not allowed to "fish" for herring. Only netting is
> permitted and that requires some physical strength. Besides, since
> the herring are on a spawning run, they are not interested in feeding.
> When I was a kid, pre-conservation days, we could "snag hook" them
> when no warden was around.

Ah that's right. I've never been to a herring run, but read articles
able it.

> Striper fishing does require some patience unless you are in a school
> and then the action is pretty hot and heavy. Schoolies (small
> stripers) can be fin for kids, but again, you have to be at the right
> spots the right time. Bluefish are easier but are VERY aggressive
> fish with very sharp teeth. I wouldn't consider pulling a hook out of
> a bluefish's mouth without pliers -even the small ones, which are
> called "snappers" for a good reason

I figured I could try taing him at age 4, but that depends on how
patient he'll be. I wouldn't take him fishing for blues until I knew
he would listen and not try to touch it. Even stripers have spiked
fins.. I've stabbed myself a few times on those spines.

> The key for a kid's initial fishing expeditions is freshwater panfish
> - perch and the many varieties of the sun fish family, pumpkinseeds,
> bluegills, etc. Action galore.

They stock Horn pond in Woburn.. but never got a bite when I went.

> Email if you want a specific pond info.

He's only 2.5 now, I think I'll wait till he's 4.

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Dan