Members Grant Miller Posted March 9, 2009 Members Posted March 9, 2009 I'll be at Roaring River next week if the weather is decent. I'll have my two sons ages 6 and 7 with me and really want them to enjoy their time so that we can make many more trips in the future. I was thinking of rigging their spin casting equipment with a bobber and attaching a two pound tippet to their 6 pound main line and then whatever fly/jig seems to be working at the time. As far as areas to fish, I would like to stay near the two playgrounds so that they can switch off as they see fit. Hoping to keep them from getting bored at any point. I'm open to any advice from those who have been in a similar situation. Would you use Powerbait instead of artificials? Any other better ideas for rigging? My wife will be with us, so each boy will have some help. Any comments or ideas would be most appreciated! "Life is like a beanstalk, isn't it." ~ John Geirach
brownieman Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Just set me thinkin, yeah I know, lol...my kids and gkids really enjoyed being part of all of it . At 7 or 8 they're not little anymore, ask em lol. My girls got to where they liked using worm,bugs they could find...just remember how fun it was for all all of us. Take a minnow trap if you have one, my kids and me had a heck of alot of fun trapping minnows. A reminder, glass traps are illegeal in some streams. Whatever you do enjoy it...they will remember it for a lifetime...bet you will too. Have a great time My friends say I'm a douche bag ?? Avatar...mister brownie bm <><
timsfly Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Powerbait eggs would be a good choice, attach a small barrel swivel to the 6lb line, above the swive a 1/16 worm weight is a good choice, attach 24-30" of 2lb maxima or any other quality tippet material, 7X or 6X will work if you have either. attach a #12 salmon egg hook to the 2lb line and buy some white, brown or flo. orange powerbait eggs. Put one egg on the hook, taking care to cover the hook completly do not leave the point or the eye exposed, throw the rig right along the edge of a current, let it sink to the bottom and make the kids wait untill something pulls on the line. This method works great up by the hatchery, where the water is deep and there are several places where there is a good current comming out of the hatchery. Good luck. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
timsfly Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 If you do bring a minnow trap, do not trap minnows in the park, is not legal to trap minnows or crayfish inside the park. Not sure if glass is ok or not, I always use a wire minnow trap. Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
bigredbirdfan Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 My experience has been whatever you do do not try to fish yourself. They will require constant attention and if you try to fish they won't get the attention they need and your fishing will be interupted so much you won't have any fun either. Just leave your gear at home. Just my 2 cents. Powerbait, trout worms are good choices.
Murdoc Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 I've got three girls and I hooked on a washer at home and let them pratice before we went. It helped a bunch. I also tied on rooster tails for them to keep them busy while I fished and hooked fish for them to reel in. I don't know if it was legal but we turned everything loose. We had a blast!!!! At the time they were 5, 7, 9. Smiles are free http://rdpflyrods.com/
Gavin Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 My baby girl is still too young, but I've taken my nieces, nephews, and my cousin's kids down to the parks on several occasions...We have a blast, I buy a tag, but I dont fish. My time is pretty well occupied cuz I'll be untangling rigs, baiting hooks, and netting fish. It helps to have an extra rig or two handy so you can keep em fishing while you deal with the inevitable tangles, swallowed hooks, fish cleaning, etc....Plus it helps to have a couple fall back activities planned...fish for an hour or so, if they are bored, suggest a visit to the playground, lunch, a walk around the hatchery, then see if they want to fish some more later.
Members Grant Miller Posted March 10, 2009 Author Members Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks for the good stuff guys. I understand what you're saying about not trying to fish myself. We've been out several times each of the past two summers on farm ponds etc. I didn't even take my rod and it's a constant battle to say the least!! My thought was to have something rigged up in the event that they head for the playground with my beautiful wife. Maybe I'll get a cast or two in!! Any other info is certainly appreciated.... "Life is like a beanstalk, isn't it." ~ John Geirach
Members Grant Miller Posted March 10, 2009 Author Members Posted March 10, 2009 One more question: My wife and I will buy a license and a tag, do the boys need anything? "Life is like a beanstalk, isn't it." ~ John Geirach
DoveTail Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 When you buy your Trout Park daily tag for $3 for adults, ask about the kids. Kids cost $2 each, I don't think they need a daily state fishing fee? They will know when you purchase your daily tags.
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