Get Kids Into Fishing

Fishing is a great activity for people to get into.  I was introduced to fishing by my dad and grandad.  We had some really good times travelling to fishing spots, discussing the next fishing trip and of course catching some fish.

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My sister and I with some snapper caught from our Aunt and Uncles Boat Here's me and my sister with some snapper we caught on our Aunt and Uncles boat.  We were fishing just outside the main Harbour and Waiheke Island.   Great fun being out on the boat and actually catching some fish to eat.

My First Trout. Caught from Scotts Flat Lake in Nevada The first trout I caught.  This is me and my grandad, the trout is the smudge in front of my foot.  It's a shame you can't see the trout better but it was my first one so it has to be shown here. All of my practice casting in the paddock at home paid off here.  I caught the trout on a red rooster tail spinner, which is a veltic style lure with a revolving blade.  I caught this one at Scotts Flat lake in Nevada, USA.  As soon as we got home to New Zealand Dad and I went about trying to catch a New Zealand trout.

First Trout Caught Fly Fishing Here I am with my first trout caught fly fishing.  It was caught in the Waikato river below the Aratiatia Dam.

Nice John Dory Caught Near Waiheke Island A beautiful john dory caught near Waiheke Island with Aunty Mary and Uncle Chris.  By this stage I was very addicted to fishing and when we'd stayed on their boat.  I'd continue fishing after we had pulled in a Harbour for the night, catching sprats and yellotail mackerel until dad would send me to bed.  Then as soon as it was light in the morning I'd start fishing again.

8 Pounder From Waitahanui Straight An 8 pounder from the Waitahanui straight.  This was caught no more than a long backcast away from the main road.  So you don't always have to be in a remote location to catch big trout.

9 Pounder from Red Hut Pool on Tongariro River A 9 Pounder from the Red Hut Pool on the Tongariro river. It put up a great fight screaming off down the river time and time again.   This is the biggest trout I've caught to date.

So thats how I got into fishing. If you've got children I thoroughly encourage you to take them out fishing.

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