Drew03cmc Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 My son wanted to catch his first smallie and we had the time to run east a few hours today to a new creek for me as well. The first access was deep right at the bank, so that was a no go, but we went upstream next, and waded up to the next bridge. We started slow, but fishing picked up about halfway. I caught 10 smallies and he caught 4. All of his were on either a grub or a Little Dipper in shiner. Mine were on a Jackall Dera Spin, 1/8oz buzzbait and Zoom Super Fluke Jr rigged on a Gamakatsu G Finesse 2/0 hybrid EWG. When we got to 42, the skies began looking ominous and a 2wd 4cyl Ranger on wet rocks going up that access did not sound like my idea of fun. We turned around and at this point, I'd only caught 4 smallies and he had 1. We decided to make time and hit the couple best pools again, which were in the upper half of that wade. I lost the big fish of the day that had to go 16+. It hit the Fluke Jr and immediately ran downstream yanking drag. My bait flew back at me as he only had the tail...drat. I caught 3 over 12, big fish at about 14. When he caught his first, the smile said it all. The rains ran us off the creek after about 4 hours, but a lifetime of memories were made and it's a creek I'll definitely be back to next month. 15 Quote
BassNJake Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 One of my best memories is wading down a small creek with my dad. Can't remember any of the catches really, just that it was a great time. Great to hear your providing these memories for your son while creating your own!! 1 Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 I'll never forget the first time I took my son wading for smallmouth. Good times, good times. 1 Quote
Drew03cmc Posted July 16, 2019 Author Posted July 16, 2019 The rains ran us off after wading a mile or so upstream. It's a shame because it was getting better and better. It gives us the drive to get back to that creek soon. 2 Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted July 16, 2019 Super User Posted July 16, 2019 Gosh that's fun! Creek smallie fishing is one of my all time favorites. I do miss it. Thanks for the post. 1 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted July 18, 2019 Super User Posted July 18, 2019 Looks awesome....used to wade with my son too in his younger years. Remember some creek crossings where we waded up to his neck....was hilarious watching his face....good times. Thanks for memories...... 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 19, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 19, 2019 That looks like a blast. I need to get my boys out and do it. 1 Quote
Black Hawk Basser Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks for sharing! Wading is a blast if done safely, and I'm looking forward to that in the future with my little guy. Quote
Super User Swamp Girl Posted July 27, 2019 Super User Posted July 27, 2019 Your son has a great smile. His smile made me smile! When I was a kid, my brothers and I would fish a pool in a tiny creek. We caught all small fish, but loved them all. Quote
Drew03cmc Posted July 27, 2019 Author Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 8:40 PM, Pickle_Power said: Thanks for sharing! Wading is a blast if done safely, and I'm looking forward to that in the future with my little guy. Wading has to be safe. If I have any trepidation in a spot, we stop. 1 hour ago, ol'crickety said: Your son has a great smile. His smile made me smile! When I was a kid, my brothers and I would fish a pool in a tiny creek. We caught all small fish, but loved them all. Man, he was beaming ear to ear all day. We went to another small creek a week later and caught 60 between us in 5 hours of fishing. The size wasn't there, biggest was around 12", but he caught almost 20 himself. It was an amazing day. One more trip before school starts! On 7/18/2019 at 11:38 PM, Bluebasser86 said: That looks like a blast. I need to get my boys out and do it. Buddy, I can recommend streams for this time of year where the boys will be perfectly safe. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 27, 2019 Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Drew03cmc said: Buddy, I can recommend streams for this time of year where the boys will be perfectly safe. Text me or PM some if you don't mind. Quote
Super User Further North Posted August 13, 2019 Super User Posted August 13, 2019 That's the best kind of fun! Quote
Drew03cmc Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Further North said: That's the best kind of fun! We keep going, at least every 3 weeks. He loves it. The problem id the 2.5 to 4 hour drives. Quote
Super User Further North Posted August 15, 2019 Super User Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 2:08 AM, Drew03cmc said: We keep going, at least every 3 weeks. He loves it. The problem id the 2.5 to 4 hour drives. I won't tell you how far I have to drive. Don't want you to cry... ? Quote
Drew03cmc Posted August 15, 2019 Author Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Further North said: I won't tell you how far I have to drive. Don't want you to cry... ? Do share, so I can live in jealousy. Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted August 15, 2019 Super User Posted August 15, 2019 Good living there, Congrats young man. I get to do that every weekend. 1 Quote
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