My style of babysitting... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 11-21-2011, 07:40 PM

Actually, my wife says it's not babysitting when it's your own kid. So, I took my youngest, Jeremiah (age 3) to Irvine Lake. The morning started off early at 3:30 a.m. I woke up and immediately started pondering the layers of clothing and what we would need for the day's adventure. Anticipating my own needs is one thing, trying to satisfy the needs and mind of a 3-year-old confined to a tank well is a entirely different dilemma. Snacks, drinks, snacks, toys, snacks, drinks, snacks, change of clothes... I tried thinking of it all, over and over. I wanted this day to go smoothly, and for the most part, it did.

We got to the lake about 5 a.m. and quickly took our place in line. We only had a half hour to wait until the gait was open, where we could get to the bait shop for a hot chocolate (the first form of 3-year-old entertainment). So, we sat in the truck and went over fishing technique. In 3-year-old terms, I tried to explain about drag, when to reel, when not to reel, how to hold his pole. I could see the excitement on his face. So, we got our drinks and waited the last half hour in the dark and cold amongst all the other fisherman milling around outside their cars.. lying about the one that got away. I could see it on Jeremiah's face, soaking it all up. He really felt like big stuff.

In no time the gate was open, the kayak was off the truck, and we were underway. I packed the pouch on the rear of my seat with all his stuff and told him he could help himself, which he did almost immediately (starting with the food). I threw out Rapalas on each of our rods and started paddling up the west bank. We made one pass, the length of the lake, and then hooked up on his rod... perfect.

He handled the fish like a pro. It was me that was the rookie with missed underwater footage, and net shot. With one on the stringer I felt instant relief.

I had accomplished the minimum goals I had set for the day. My son had hooked up and I got film to share with family and friends. We caught one more just before we had lunch on our own private island. It was a good day filled with lots of smiles, laughs and about every 10 seconds a "Hey dad!".

Now that's babysitting...

Here's a link of our day in fast-forward I thought you'd enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk87vDa0rcY

Rob

pchen911 · 11-21-2011, 07:46 PM

Nice. Been waiting to take my 4 year old out too. Irvine lake seems like a great place to do it even though it's a bit pricy. They stocked it with some good sized fish though.

roby · 11-21-2011, 08:13 PM

Priceless!!!

Awesome video.....

GregAndrew · 11-21-2011, 08:26 PM

I found myself with an uncontrollable grin on the entire vid. WTG Dad, although now you have to feed his addiction too.

FishinReelDeals · 11-24-2011, 11:48 AM

My most favorite fishing experiences were with my dad. All never forget when he took me out of school early, and took me fishing off the 72st jetty. We got three legal Halibut that day. All give up just about anything to fish my dad, who is also my best friend. Great post. Made me and my girlfriend smile!

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 11-24-2011, 10:30 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. We really had a good day.
as a p.s. The night before last it was Jeremiah's turn to pray at dinner and he said," And I hope my friend the fish isn't mad at me". We ate the fish the night before that.

lamb · 11-21-2011, 08:27 PM

Very VERY cool!

That part when he's petting the fish it is pure gold!

I got a couple of lil' ones lined up. The other day I was in Mission Bay with good friend's 6 year old. We rocked greenies and lizards on small chovies, had a blast!

The kids get that plain joy fired, it's cool to watch. We all remember when it was lit up in all of us.

It's cool that you carefully planned it, played safe, and got a great trip. Lil' ones can be quick and unpredictable. Very cool, your 3 year old is IN now... hooked!

burning drag · 11-21-2011, 08:31 PM

That's a great feeling isn't it

kobra · 11-21-2011, 08:32 PM

That's awesome Rob. Very cool vid.

wiredantz · 11-21-2011, 08:43 PM

THAT IT I AM PUMPED!!!

Starts up cars....

Goes to Big 5

Let me have 2 kids fresh water reels

Comes back home...

ALRIGHT MATT< ROBY > ERIK >GEORGE (just bring a doll)

WE HAVE TO DO A KIDS TRIP TO LAKE IRVINE!!!

wade · 11-21-2011, 10:04 PM

SIMPLY PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!

jorluivil · 11-22-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

THAT IT I AM PUMPED!!!

Starts up cars....

Goes to Big 5

Let me have 2 kids fresh water reels

Comes back home...

ALRIGHT MATT< ROBY > ERIK >GEORGE (just bring a doll)

WE HAVE TO DO A KIDS TRIP TO LAKE IRVINE!!!

I'd sit my son in the back but he's 5'10", he'd look really goofy. Come to think of it, he will fit right in with us.

Tman · 11-22-2011, 08:41 AM

Way to go, instant fishing partner...

And it only gets better!

MrPukaShell · 11-22-2011, 10:12 AM

One of the best video's for all time. I agree with the others, fishing partner for life. When he pulled the stringer along side and was petting the fish was priceless. That boy is going to cost you a fortune in the years to come. Thanks for taking the time to share...........

11-22-2011, 11:10 AM

Wow, what a dream come true for a dad!!

A fishing partner for life!! Way to go.

bellcon · 11-22-2011, 12:36 PM

Awesome job Dad!

The Kid · 11-22-2011, 05:00 PM

"What's up Big Water's Edge". Classic

roadx · 11-22-2011, 05:01 PM

that is so cool! WOW what a great video

gilrockit · 11-25-2011, 05:02 PM

love it, Makes me want to take my boy out now.

toby · 11-25-2011, 08:08 AM

Great video and what a special day for you and son! Priceless. I really enjoyed the music can you post the song title and artist.

thanks Tim

11-21-2011, 07:40 PM	#1
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	My style of babysitting... Actually, my wife says it's not babysitting when it's your own kid. So, I took my youngest, Jeremiah (age 3) to Irvine Lake. The morning started off early at 3:30 a.m. I woke up and immediately started pondering the layers of clothing and what we would need for the day's adventure. Anticipating my own needs is one thing, trying to satisfy the needs and mind of a 3-year-old confined to a tank well is a entirely different dilemma. Snacks, drinks, snacks, toys, snacks, drinks, snacks, change of clothes... I tried thinking of it all, over and over. I wanted this day to go smoothly, and for the most part, it did. We got to the lake about 5 a.m. and quickly took our place in line. We only had a half hour to wait until the gait was open, where we could get to the bait shop for a hot chocolate (the first form of 3-year-old entertainment). So, we sat in the truck and went over fishing technique. In 3-year-old terms, I tried to explain about drag, when to reel, when not to reel, how to hold his pole. I could see the excitement on his face. So, we got our drinks and waited the last half hour in the dark and cold amongst all the other fisherman milling around outside their cars.. lying about the one that got away. I could see it on Jeremiah's face, soaking it all up. He really felt like big stuff. In no time the gate was open, the kayak was off the truck, and we were underway. I packed the pouch on the rear of my seat with all his stuff and told him he could help himself, which he did almost immediately (starting with the food). I threw out Rapalas on each of our rods and started paddling up the west bank. We made one pass, the length of the lake, and then hooked up on his rod... perfect. He handled the fish like a pro. It was me that was the rookie with missed underwater footage, and net shot. With one on the stringer I felt instant relief. I had accomplished the minimum goals I had set for the day. My son had hooked up and I got film to share with family and friends. We caught one more just before we had lunch on our own private island. It was a good day filled with lots of smiles, laughs and about every 10 seconds a "Hey dad!". Now that's babysitting... Here's a link of our day in fast-forward I thought you'd enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk87vDa0rcY Rob __________________ What's in YOUR hatch? Last edited by lambadmin; 11-21-2011 at 08:18 PM. Reason: embed video

11-24-2011, 10:30 PM	#6
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	Thanks everyone for the kind words. We really had a good day. as a p.s. The night before last it was Jeremiah's turn to pray at dinner and he said," And I hope my friend the fish isn't mad at me". We ate the fish the night before that. __________________ What's in YOUR hatch?

11-21-2011, 08:27 PM	#7
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Very VERY cool! That part when he's petting the fish it is pure gold! I got a couple of lil' ones lined up. The other day I was in Mission Bay with good friend's 6 year old. We rocked greenies and lizards on small chovies, had a blast! The kids get that plain joy fired, it's cool to watch. We all remember when it was lit up in all of us. It's cool that you carefully planned it, played safe, and got a great trip. Lil' ones can be quick and unpredictable. Very cool, your 3 year old is IN now... hooked! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

11-21-2011, 08:43 PM	#10
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	THAT IT I AM PUMPED!!! Starts up cars.... Goes to Big 5 Let me have 2 kids fresh water reels Comes back home... ALRIGHT MATT< ROBY > ERIK >GEORGE (just bring a doll) WE HAVE TO DO A KIDS TRIP TO LAKE IRVINE!!! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

11-21-2011, 10:04 PM	#11
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	SIMPLY PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

11-21-2011, 07:46 PM	#2
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Nice. Been waiting to take my 4 year old out too. Irvine lake seems like a great place to do it even though it's a bit pricy. They stocked it with some good sized fish though.

11-21-2011, 08:13 PM	#3
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Priceless!!! Awesome video.....

11-21-2011, 08:26 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I found myself with an uncontrollable grin on the entire vid. WTG Dad, although now you have to feed his addiction too.

11-24-2011, 11:48 AM	#5
FishinReelDeals Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: High desert Posts: 130	My most favorite fishing experiences were with my dad. All never forget when he took me out of school early, and took me fishing off the 72st jetty. We got three legal Halibut that day. All give up just about anything to fish my dad, who is also my best friend. Great post. Made me and my girlfriend smile!

11-21-2011, 08:31 PM	#8
burning drag make do with what you hav Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: malibu Posts: 11	That's a great feeling isn't it

11-21-2011, 08:32 PM	#9
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	That's awesome Rob. Very cool vid.

11-22-2011, 08:41 AM	#13
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Way to go, instant fishing partner... And it only gets better! __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

11-22-2011, 10:12 AM	#14
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	One of the best video's for all time. I agree with the others, fishing partner for life. When he pulled the stringer along side and was petting the fish was priceless. That boy is going to cost you a fortune in the years to come. Thanks for taking the time to share...........

11-22-2011, 11:10 AM	#15
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, what a dream come true for a dad!! A fishing partner for life!! Way to go.

11-22-2011, 12:36 PM	#16
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Awesome job Dad! __________________

11-22-2011, 05:00 PM	#17
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	"What's up Big Water's Edge". Classic

11-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#18
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	that is so cool! WOW what a great video __________________

11-25-2011, 05:02 PM	#19
gilrockit Gilrockit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 46	love it, Makes me want to take my boy out now.

11-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#20
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	Great video and what a special day for you and son! Priceless. I really enjoyed the music can you post the song title and artist. thanks Tim