Pickles Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 An ex-work colleagues eldest boy (Harrison) wanted to go fishing for his 6th birthday and after hearing his dad and I talk about kingfish, wanted to catch one to be like the “big boys”. His dad hadn’t been fishing before and due to the flood waters, rubbish and debris I was a little hesitant, but also mindful that it was the only break in weather with low swell and wind and “nice” conditions, so we hit Roseville ramp expecting it to be packed, being first day of Easter holidays. Surprisingly, there were hardly any trailers in the car park at 6am (later than usual, but I wanted daylight to see the flotsam and avoid debris) and very few boats on the water. I did meet up with a few regulars at the bait grounds, though and most were headed offshore to chase Kingies - which was our plan, but the young bloke hadn’t been on a boat before, so wanted his first experience to be a positive one and decided to stay inside. As it was we had a cracker day. Harrison caught a stack of yellowtail, Trevally, bream and some baby snapper at the bait grounds and quite a few wrasse / parrot fish. We had a “harbour tour” visiting the opera house and harbour bridge, Luna Park and Clifton Gardens, stopping at a few spots on the way catching 3 kingfish a swag of leatherjacket, some bream and more baby snapper. Nathan hooked into a fiddler (Banjo) ray and had a good tussle on 8lb line. Harrison was very excited when a police boat dropped by to do their regular safety check (and compliment me on his life jacket - no brainer). I am always happy for fisheries, police, maritime to “visit” - nothing to hide. Although there were mackerel working the surface and birds diving, I wasn’t keen to throw lures at them with the crew having no experience with fishing rods / reels and metal lures with treble hooks flinging around, so we stuck with bait fishing. Both Harrison and his dad caught kingfish and our prayers were answered. The young blokes final goodbye was “can we go again tomorrow”, so aim was achieved and another budding fisho was introduced to the “game they play in heaven” (remember Jesus 4 closest mates were fishermen, and if it’s good enough for God - I’m in). 19 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Ct Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Pickles mate, yet again you deliver! Well done to Harry and his dad and especially you. Keep up the awesome work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowie Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Good work there Bob, starting off another fisho in like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Fantastic Bob- a great variety of fish and a tour of the Harbour, young Harrison (and Nathan) will remember the day for the rest of his life. "Can we go again tomorrow" just says it all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Great story. Nothing like getting children involved in Fishing. Top marks and well done. Super photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisho7 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Nice photos and report well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 The teacher has not left the classroom. Great work to make a young boys day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 So nice of you to take Harrison and Nathan out. A worthy sixth birthday celebration for sure! The thing I love about fishing with kids is that they get excited about catching Banjos and Toads. Which, when you think about it, they are really quite interesting creatures. Sometimes us grown-ups just need to lighten up a little (and perhaps move spots after admiring and releasing said catch) 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg78 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Looks like a great day out @Pickles. Looks like plenty of fish to catch. I see you're in the hawkesbury! I grew up at Glossodia and my folks are still in Richmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 What a great report with great results for the little fellas.Top photos mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Well done on another successful venture into Sydney Harbour Bob. How exciting for the young fella to have such a great birthday. In years to come he will realise the significance of the day out with Guru Bob. bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter0069 Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 You are one great gentleman Bob making one little fella day great job😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkin Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 It’s those first fishing trip memories that got us all hooked into this. Good on ya bob! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Great report Bob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherlady Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 The look on the little fella's face: priceless. He'll remember that day for a lifetime. Love seeing posts like these. 💝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Great stuff Bob ... another raider in the making for sure. Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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