fathers day flukin..

[mmmdrum]

im going on the atlantic star this sunday out of the highlands ,bringing my 8 year old son on his first party boat trip,heck his first boat trip...do ya think i should rent him a boat pole?or just let him share mine??..should be a fun day..will let you all know how we did..    

[njdevil]

Rent him a pole so he feels like one of the guys he will have a ball. Have a good trip.

NJDEVIL

[ped579]

Absolutely rent him his own pole.  It is all part of the experience.  Plus bring along the Bonine for sea sickness as well.  Check with your Dr. first to make sure though.

[kezsr]

get him his own pole and also any fish you get on yours let him reel them in,you have to keep them occupied at that age or they get bored,when I have young kids out most always turn my pole over to let them bring it in,have a good day fishing with your son and a early happy fathers day to you      Kez

[mmmdrum]

thanks guys,will let you know the outcome...

[IrishAyes]

As others have said, let him have his own pole and turn your's over when you get a fish on. Good luck and keep it fun for the youngster.

[striper74]

My daddy always let's me get my own pole and reel his fish in!

[njbob49]

Rent him his own pole so he feels special.  Make sure you put him in the pool also.  I have seen many youngsters win the pool with a boat rod.  The best was on the Gambler when a 13 year old girl caught a 30 pound Cod fish on a rental and won the big pool.

Tight Lines,
Bob G

[MartyS]

Of course rent him a rod.  My daughter was catching fluke when she was four years old.  By eight she was casting well, able to work lures and netting my fish.  Now at twelve, puberty is rearing its ugly head, and her interest in fishing is wavering, but I digress.

You will be surprised what kids can do if you make it fun for them.

[Pfishingruven]

I will just agree with getting him his own pole.  He may surprise you and out fish you and many others.  I have been taking my son fishing since last summer when he turned 2.  He has the concept down, just not the attention span.

Either way, you will both have fun and make everlasting memories and stories.

Good Luck!

 

[Bucktail]

Sounds like the perfect Father's Day!

[Salty Dog]

The way the weather's been,make sure to bring some thing warm for him.You can always take it off,but without your done.

[PeggyLee]

The day is a success already.
Rent him his own,let him reel them in and take all the pictures your camera can take.Be patient.
I  used to give the kids a couple of bucks to spend in the Deli on the way to the marina  and they still talk about the Jolly Ranchers, Gum, Candy and the fish.
Twenty years later we still fish together when we can.
Look forward to your post.

[Livewire]

Best tip I could give you is to have something to keep him occupied.For my son,a five gallon pale with a pint of live killies always does it,and let him do what he wants with them (feed gulls,smash em or whatever).Also overdress you can always take stuff off.As for the rod, if you have the cash go pick him up his own new setup, as I think the rental will be a bit heavy in his hand all day,besides if everything goes well he'll need it again...Keep your patiences and have a great time..

[Hunter 2]

Buy yourself a nice new pole for fathers day and let him use your old one.

[mmmdrum]

thanks guys for all the replies.by all means the camera will be out,expect some pics..he is already an accomplished fisherman,hes been fishin since he was three..so he should do fine..im hopin the weather isnt too bad..will update after we get home on sunday,,thanks again,you guys rock..