nEwBeeFLygUY
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how young is too young?
I know that people tend to not phisically (sp.) show anger towards young kids when fishing, but how young would everyone say is too young for the zoos up there.... I've wanted to bring my son up multiple times, but never did because I know that his attention would only be focused towards fishing for a short period of time, and after that he may throw rocks or whatever.... which is a nuisance to me so i know it would be to others.... Whats your take?
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 12:48:37
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I think you'd have to be the judge of that. If you think he'll throw rocks, I wouldn't suggest taking him to machestor hole. You could try somewhere upstream.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 12:51:04
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Around 10 or so. Let him fish and you teach proper ethics and the techniques of fishing. When he is bored leave and do something fun for a child that age.
Remember your camera, and bring dry clothes to change into.
Chris
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 12:52:51
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take him to a farm pond and catch bluegillz. little kids dont care if the fish is 8 inches or 8 pounds.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 12:56:46
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ORIGINAL: Raab
take him to a farm pond and catch bluegillz. little kids dont care if the fish is 8 inches or 8 pounds.
That may be the first thing you have ever said that made sense.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 12:59:12
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This one does.....He caught a large carp and talked about it for almost a year......!
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:11:55
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 Too young!
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nEwBeeFLygUY
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RE: how young is too young?
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:37:53
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There's plenty of spots in Erie that you can take a kid and have some privacy. Not to long ago I was fishing a stretch of creek and a gentleman and his young daughter came walking down from upstream. I only say a handful of anglers myself that day, so I can assure you they saw even fewer.
This at this point, fish are pretty far up the creeks and you can afford to spread out. I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but be careful crossing the creek! Those creek beds are slick!
SK
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nEwBeeFLygUY
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:40:25
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How about this....do they make waders small enough for kids....? if so where can i get them?
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:48:45
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When I saw those two, she was just wearing a pair of boots, he would lift her up to cross the stream. They do make hip waders in small, youth sizes I do believe, and honestly, you don't need much else to fish 98% of the creeks. If you're in deeper than your hip waders, you're probably standing on fish...
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:51:26
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eight years old w/ size 13 shoes .... (youth of course)
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 13:55:17
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 14:31:13
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 15:39:24
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i seen a picture of my son giddeon fly fishing with HIS son in a pack on his back. he said as long as he's catching fish his son loves it. what a way to grow up... ~dt
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 17:45:42
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trian him on the creeks you have around you . by the time he gets old like 12 he fish forever and some times he show you up. i know the kids 40 now and fish and hunt all the time but my time is getting short but i like when he shows me up i know he learn from me you see in the long run. so DREAM ON
post edited by peacymike - 2007/11/30 18:12:04
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 18:29:35
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I have to agree with ya on that one.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 19:27:21
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Your son is old enough, the question is are you old enough. If he can cast and follow your directions, he is doing as well as most. If you are able to let your fishing be secondary and allow him the time he needs to learn, then you are old enough. My bet is that you both are ready. Enjoy your time on the stream with your son, you won't have enough.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/11/30 23:35:38
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The main thing to remember is not to become upset when he gets bored. If he starts throwing rocks in the water it is time to leave or at least find something for him to focus on. Getting upset will only show him the negative side of fishing. Also if he is not catching fish, try to help him catch one. My 2 1/2 year old loves to fish here at Pymy. Granted it lasts for an hour , if they're not biting.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/01 10:09:54
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Personally I don't think I would take a kid up there unless he has a decent amount of fishing experience before hand. I understand your supposed to have patience and teach the kids. Well when it takes 2 hours to get there teach them a little closer to home, and get them to understand fishing, then go up. I don't just feel this way about kids either. I've turned down taking grown men because they don't know how to fish. Of course you could always go sit on the wall and get your kicks with zero fishing knowledge, so thats always and option. But to actually go up and FISH then make sure they "WANT TO GO". There's probably nothing worse than taking someone up to Erie this time of the year when its freezing that gets discouraged easily and wants to leave immediatly. Ed
post edited by wollybuggers02 - 2007/12/01 10:12:40
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/01 11:21:23
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Just let him know before you leave are you sure you want to go. Also tell him it will be boring if we don't catch fish. And let them know you are going to stay for a while and fish, Yes we might switch creeks. But try to keep his interest. And before you do go make sure he does know how to cast somewhat. Also fishing experience will do him good. But just dont give him powerbait in a rapid stream and go walk down 20 feet and fish for yourself. Teach him what to use and how to use it.
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/01 20:48:55
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Just take him/her where you would want to go! Combat fishing, then no, real fishing, YES, anywhere! If you were that age again, what would you like to do?
Smitty
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/03 16:37:59
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My grandson is six and very patient when it comes to fishing. Got him tying easy flies and doing some fly fishing for bluegills. Took him for steelies last week. He got one. Wanted me to reel it in. He nearly got a busted nuckle, but he got it in after a good fight. A time like this I won,t even fish. I'll stand right beside him and help him all the way. Besides you don't have time to fish--- getting the line untangled from everything every few minutes. Spent about two hours. When he wanted to leave, we left and stopped for a snack on the way home. If the pix came out... notice fly rod and a big smile!
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RE: how young is too young?
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RE: how young is too young?
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/06 10:29:40
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Yeah, nice pics cr500!! Wow, I havent really posted on here in a while, and I actually forgot how much advice and posetive input you can get from you fine folks!!! (although there are the exceptions!) Thanks guys and/or gals!!
Pappy, I'm almost there!!! LOL
Thanks Happy Guy!!!
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/06 18:34:47
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Just get them out there and get them fishing. If they dont want to fish then leave. Thats another way you will know how they are still to young to fish. IF not then fish. Learn from the past experience maybe?????
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RE: how young is too young?
2007/12/10 00:32:07
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You can find kid's size hip and chest waders at Cabelas. When I started taking my son I wouldn't fish but would help him and be the net man. Just stay until he's ready to leave. You will soon find that he is ready to go on his own. Good luck and EVERYBODY TAKE A KID OR A FIRST TIMER FISHING!!! Help keep this great sport great. Good luck all.
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