Heidi’s and Wyatt’s First Inshore Fishing Trip – Sept 2012

Our kids have been boating since they were 3 months old and love it!  They are my little old salts!  Historically we have always just gone for boat rides or up to Caper’s Island for a beach day.  (Capers is only accessible by boat and has been kept natural, with no homes or paved roads on it.)  Recently, they have asked Michael to take them fishing.  September is wonderful for fishing!  It has cooled off a little bit and the fish seem to be more plentiful.  I was a tad worried that fishing might not be as exciting for them as riding but was pleased to find they were really into it.  We hit the spot at just the right time in the tide and the fish were biting.  They did so well that we stayed out past their bedtime and had a picnic on the boat while fishing!  We caught a few that were within the size limits and had fried fish for dinner the next day.  The kids couldn’t get enough!  My southern babies know what good food is!

Getting a bait fish from the live well is tricky!

A little beginners lesson starts Heidi off right!

Fish on!

Reel, reel, reel!

Who’s proud of who?

That’s a keeper…in more ways than one!

Wyatt’s turn!

Wyatt’s catch was within the size limits for keeping!

Yay! We get to eat tonight!

This is so cool!

Wyatt is passionate about the things he enjoys. Clearly, fishing is going to be one of them!

It was eye-closing exciting! Now that’s serious!

In case you didn’t know, this is a fishing game face.

These are signature fishing moves…often imitated, never duplicated!

YaYa caught a few fish too but was more interested in our crew!

Not to be outdone…

If we were counting on Michael’s catch for dinner, we’d go hungry because it was too big!

Wyatt tries for another with Mommy.

He’s guiding my hand as I reel. He’s a fast learner, this little fisherman!

Success!

Dinner time!

Pretty spot tail, red fish, red drum…take your pick. A rose by any other name…

5 comments

  1. Uncle Paulie's avatar
    Uncle Paulie · October 26, 2012

    The ‘honey hole’ was full up!! These are great. Fishin’ in a tutu!

  2. Melanie Register McGinnis's avatar
    Melanie Register McGinnis · October 26, 2012

    Awesome pictures!!! Such beautiful kiddos!

  3. Nana's avatar
    Nana · October 26, 2012

    I loved going on this fishing trip with you, thanks. Love,Nana

  4. Teresa's avatar
    Teresa · October 31, 2012

    You are such “fun” parents! I loooove Heidi’s bathing suit – –

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