Papa and The Girl

Due to many things getting in between us, My Gdaughter and I haven't fished together in quite some time. One of my best fishin buddies, I have missed this time. Last evening Camryn came to spend the night with us and the boat was already connected and ready to go. Back to Crescent City for a short trip, we got moving about 5:30 and found the lake calm and free from traffic. Poked around a couple of places and finally worked our way back to where Ernie and I had done so well back on the Fourth. While starting out a bit slow, Cam was the one to get the Skunk out of the boat this day. We never got the numbers that were there 3 weeks ago but the day was great all the same.
And we weren't alone. I'm sure it was because Camryn was along. For most of the morning we had a young, but not a baby, Manatee that kept rising right alongside the boat. A white patch between the eyes got the name "Streak" attached to our friend. Bumped with the TM a couple of times it was oblivious to us. At 11 years old she enjoyed the company with this manatee in a big way.
So all in all we had about a dozen Crappie go through the boat, along with a LMB that would go about a pound and a half. No issues with gear or techniques we used today, She makes this Grandfather proud the way She picks up the things I try to teach her. Here's hoping this stays this way when the teen years arrive. I couldn't have asked for a better day or better company, and headed home about 10:00 with a snack and needed cold drink along the way. A few pics below, and thanks again for visiting with us and enjoying our trip with us today........Skeet

And She thinks we're just fishin...........

Great trip

Great post skeet. She looks like a sweetie pie. Glad you guys had a great time.

Thanks for sharing, Great memories.

Great post, not sure which of you are luckier. She's a cutie. Streak must have liked hanging out with you all.

Way to go Tim. Lovely young lady. Take her every chance you get. She will stay with it as she gets older. And those are the years she is going to need your council the most. Thanks for sharing.

Great trip skeet and some precious memories made.

big smile