• Got my Dad out today

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    M R Dux
    Published on 09-06-2013 10:49 AM
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    My Dad has been my fishing mentor most of my life. I guess at some time several years ago we switched roles.

    I've been on a good Bandit bite on KY Lake the last few weeks but had never trolled them with Dad. We used to troll a lot with single poles for sauger and white bass but this was going to be a new experience.

    We got started right at daylight, which has always been his favorite time to start. Luckily, we got into fish right away. After 2 hours, my trolling motor batteries started dying so I cranked the big motor up and finished out the trip with it and the trolling plate. We ended up with 20 solid keepers, just no big kicker fish. This was also the 1st trip I can ever remember not losing at least one bait.

    To say we had a good time was an understatement. Dad is in his late 70s and there is no telling how many more times we will have the chance to make such trips. It was one of our best in years.

    This article was originally published in forum thread: Got my Dad out today started by mrdux View original post
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    1. TN Troller's Avatar
      TN Troller - 09-06-2013, 11:47 AM
      Good stuff right there. Congrats on getting to spend some quality time with your Dad on the water. The mess of crappie were a bonus
    1. Gindog's Avatar
      Gindog - 09-06-2013, 12:24 PM
      Good story. Take him fishing as often as you can. I lost me Dad and best friend 4 years ago this mo. I wish I could have another day with him. Now all I have is memories and nome about fishing. He only fished with me when I was a teenager and that been over 35 years ago. Im not the best fishman there is but life go on.
    1. js2320's Avatar
      js2320 - 09-06-2013, 06:06 PM
      great story and nice fish, my dad is also getting some age on him and loves to fish and I love going with him
    1. Billbob's Avatar
      Billbob - 09-06-2013, 06:07 PM
      great times
    1. bee's Avatar
      bee - 09-07-2013, 05:50 PM
      Thank you for sharing. Now do it again soon.
    1. skeetbum's Avatar
      skeetbum - 09-07-2013, 06:27 PM
      Good story of a great trip.
    1. "D"'s Avatar
      "D" - 09-08-2013, 10:46 AM
      You are blessed. Nice story and memories forever.
    1. Knot2Bad's Avatar
      Knot2Bad - 09-09-2013, 04:01 AM
      Sounds like he was a good teacher to me... Thanks for sharing...
    1. Lotech Joe's Avatar
      Lotech Joe - 09-09-2013, 07:42 AM
      I remember switching roles with my dad. Kudos on you for taking him fishing. These are days you'll never forget.
    1. BIGBADDAD's Avatar
      BIGBADDAD - 09-09-2013, 08:13 AM
      Mrdux...you da man. A fish catchin machine! Glad you had fun with your Dad.
    1. dfar's Avatar
      dfar - 09-10-2013, 04:59 PM
      You are making good future memories young man. I am starting to get up in years and I love to recall the times fishing and hunting with my Dad. Liked your story. dfar
    1. justcameslabdaddy's Avatar
      justcameslabdaddy - 09-10-2013, 06:35 PM
      Good job buddy!
    1. jordy1380's Avatar
      jordy1380 - 09-11-2013, 11:16 AM
      Nice work! Good to fish with the fam!
    1. blugrasmaniac's Avatar
      blugrasmaniac - 09-11-2013, 03:42 PM
      thanks for posting - I grew up fishing with my dad. He fished for crappie a lot, and was pretty successful...He hasn't fished in years now, and stopped about the time I was getting old enough to really learn. Now I'm wanting to learn so I can take him on some crappie hunts and find the fish for him like he used to do for me.
    1. ronetone's Avatar
      ronetone - 09-12-2013, 07:01 PM
      good to see trip went well, your dad looks happy with the fish

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