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Kid fishing trip checklist
Posted on 3/21/19 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 3/21/19 at 8:36 pm
Taking Lil Ms Beebe on her first fishing trip tomorrow. Crappie are making their way to the banks so I figure it’s probably the best time to take her.
I’ve got iPad, her chair, enough snacks and drinks to cure starvation in Africa, and her mini me fishing pole.
Any other suggestions you can throw this dads way? She is 3 so I am not expecting much other than spending a little time with her and drowning some minnows.
I’ve got iPad, her chair, enough snacks and drinks to cure starvation in Africa, and her mini me fishing pole.
Any other suggestions you can throw this dads way? She is 3 so I am not expecting much other than spending a little time with her and drowning some minnows.
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Posted on 3/21/19 at 8:40 pm to beebefootballfan
Sunscreen.
A hat.
A hat.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 8:40 pm to beebefootballfan
Following. My little one has been pushing for fishing trips. Took her to a pond the other day but fish weren't having any of it... She did ok but had to shorten the trip.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:01 pm to beebefootballfan
If anything goes wrong (like motor issues) play it off like it's no big deal.
My son and I got stranded once due to mechanical issues, I made a big deal about it and he's never wanted to go back.
My son and I got stranded once due to mechanical issues, I made a big deal about it and he's never wanted to go back.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:24 pm to beebefootballfan
Double the snacks and make sure to have enough water or juice. At that age, mine liked to take a Barbie doll. That allowed them to play when it got slow. But be mindful of toys that can get wet. In case you didn’t know, barbies like to get there hair wet and feel the water.
Since I have girls, we also brought a travel potty and toilet paper.
Since I have girls, we also brought a travel potty and toilet paper.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:25 pm to beebefootballfan
Just curb your expectations. Her attention span will be about 10 minutes.
Make sure you have some shade somewhere. Even with it cool out the sun can wear them out quick.
Make sure you have some shade somewhere. Even with it cool out the sun can wear them out quick.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:26 pm to bourbon
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travel potty and toilet paper
Good one. My girls wouldn’t do nature squats.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:46 pm to Purple Spoon
Biggest tip is remember you are going for her not you. If she gets bored stop when she is done leave. Be happy with whatever quality time you get.
Posted on 3/21/19 at 9:58 pm to Purple Spoon
quote:best advice you will get.
Just curb your expectations. Her attention span will be about 10 minutes.
I took mine when they were tiny. I was misearable they were miserable. My older boy is 9. He is now a good fishing buddy
Posted on 3/21/19 at 10:34 pm to beebefootballfan
Below is a progression of what it was like getting my daughter (now 14) addicted to fishing.
First and foremost on your checklist- bring patience. And never try to force the matter. If you're on the bank, and she wants to chase butterflies, let her. If you're in the boat and she wants to play with the minnows in your bucket, let her. Just make the trip enjoyable, even if she's quickly bored of the actual fishing.
First and foremost on your checklist- bring patience. And never try to force the matter. If you're on the bank, and she wants to chase butterflies, let her. If you're in the boat and she wants to play with the minnows in your bucket, let her. Just make the trip enjoyable, even if she's quickly bored of the actual fishing.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 6:24 am to TigerAxeOK
dip net. One to play in the minnow bucket and one to play in the lake with.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 8:39 am to beebefootballfan
Some bread. If the fish aren't biting and she gets bored, at least she can feed some ducks to stay entertained.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 8:43 am to beebefootballfan
Life jacket if in a boat and might not be bad to have on the bank also. Forgot the life jacket last summer had to turn around and head back towards the house. Aggravated, so driving fast when I noticed that big pine didn't look safe. Well by time I realized it was falling there wasn't enough room to stop and I had to drive under the top of tree with the limbs touching the pavement as I went under. Broke my grill knocked and mirror off. Also unstrapped the boat from the trailer. Got lucky and still trying to figure out how it didn't crush my boat. We didn't go fishing felt like we had been lucky enough for that day.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 8:47 am to Dawginthewoods
best thing to do is don't even bring you a pole.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 10:22 am to beebefootballfan
Leave iPad at home.
Posted on 3/22/19 at 11:14 am to beebefootballfan
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I’ve got iPad
Leave it in the truck.
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enough snacks
That's what you think. Pack more.
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She is 3
pick the best 30 minutes of the day and take her then. 3 yr olds aren't good for much more than that.
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drowning some minnows.
Put some in a separate bucket for her to play with (kill). That will buy you another 20 min.
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