Neely
First time boat owner and new member here and I took my 8 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter out to Neely Henry (Canoe Creek) yesterday evening to crappie fish. It was white capping so far from ideal conditions and we only fished a few hours and landed zero. We were jig and bobber fishing using similar techniques I’ve used on Smith and Bear Creek lakes many moons ago. Any tips you guys can provide?
I have an Xpress XP7 that currently only has a DI humminbird at the console.
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My experiences with my Kids, say they don't want to go fishing dad, they want to go catching. Pick the nicest mildest days out there when you take them out on the water and when they're done, call it a day and leave the hard core stuff for you and your hard core fishing buddies. Then, later your kids will always be more willing to spend time with dad on the water.
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Send me a pm the next time you all head out, I’ll put you and the young ones on some fish. I’d also recommend picking up some minnows for the kids
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Neely
Thanks Cowboy, we’’ll do that. My 8 yr old is pretty hardcore for his age. He fishes bass tournaments at night with his Grandpa on Smith. I’ll leave the 4 yr old at home.
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This has been a tough spring on Neely Henry even for the folks who fish it regularly. The fish have not acted like the normally do and have not been in the same places they normally are. Cowboy knows his stuff and can help you a lot.
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Bob is correct, when the kid's go it's all about them. Take lots of snacks let them call the shots. And easy tactics. A box of crickets and some gills will do just fine. I would also look a getting set up to long line troll. It's the easiest way to catch crappie. Long lining is about over for this year but I would definitely look at getting ready for next spring.
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