Got my Dad out today

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.

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I am in my early 70's and still have a boat but my son has taken over taking me out some. I want to tell you that us old dads really appreciate you guys taking us out each & every day. What a great day it must have been, esp with all those crappies ! Steve in so la

Great job Doug. I know y'all had a ball

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Awesome job putting dad on some fish.

Sure was good to see uncle doing so well...

He smiles a lot more now than back when he was raisin' all us little brats...

Rickie

Enjoy the moment.I never got the chance

Sounds like a great time with your hero. You got that crank bite dialed in. Started back to work last week and have not had a chance to fish. Great report!!!

Sure glad to hear you still taking Him fishing...I lost mine while in the service and stationed over seas...When home on leave I always managed to make time for fishing with pop. You just never know when the Savior is going to bring them to His home....Enjoy while you can...And good job on the big ole' slabs...Nice catch.

That is what memories are made of. Be thankful your dad is still with you and loves to Crappie fish. Take him out again soon.

That's great! I am sure he really enjoyed that!
congrats on the catch and taking your dad out!

Skip

Good heart warming story. Too many sons don't see their dads as friends like you do. Congrats on a good day fishing with the man that made it all possible.

Good deal mrdux. Memories for both of you. I lost my dad in 1973 but have been going fishing with his brother regularly for the last couple years. He's a 78 year old widower with no kids and the last of his generation. In fact, I went limblining with him last night & going back tonight.

nice fishing! glad you got to create some good memories with your dad!

What a great trip for both of you.

great job!!!! excellent!