bferg Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Hit the water at about noon with my two little fishing buddies, some minnows (and advice) from Fins and Feathers, and a box of Flicker Shads- two of which were the least likely fish catching lures ever as they were picked out by my girls this morning at Cabelas. (Their main criteria being the presence of their favorite colors- purple and pink for one, green and orange for the other). Started drifting minnows over brush piles- one bite but no fish. Talked to a couple other guys who had been there a while and had one fish. They said it was SLOW for the crappie. Started trolling the flicker shads and of course in the first 2 minutes my little one caught a 17.5 inch smallie- on her purple and pink flicker shad (Uncle Rico). Keep in mind I typically obly use any variation of silver. Not bad for a 6 yr old. About 5 minutes later my 7yr old hooked into a big striper on her green and orange "Tennessee Shad" flicker Shad. I felt the rod (as it was pulling her to the back of the boat) and the fish was certainly over 20lbs. It started peeling off drag but she had some over-run on her reel- and when it hit that over-run it snapped the line. I was sick! Fortunately she got some redemption a few minutes later with a schoolie (on a white flicker minnow). They were about done at this point- so I packed it in even though the back of the mid-lake cove we were in was loaded with fish...water temp was 54ish J-Doc, Feathers and Fins and Ham 3
Feathers and Fins Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 They were a Pleasure to have in the store and meet in person. You have a couple great gals and im very happy they caught fish. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaver-Lake-Arkansas-Fishing-Report/745541178798856
Bill Butts Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 awesome, only a dad can appreciate how special that experience really was! that fishery will yield many more days of great experiences if you continue your commitment with your kids!k God Bless!!! Bill Butts Springfield MO "So many fish, so little time"
zarraspook Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 " Father don't always know best " !!! Great job with the kids... If they learn to love the outdoors - they will hate the streets and nightclubs..... "Look up OPTIMIST in the dictionary - there is a picture of a fishing boat being launched"
Dan the fisherman Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I love taking my boys out. I do a lot trout fishing with my 2. It's easy and fast action. Great job though. We need more kids getting into the outdoors.
rps Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 They will remember this day long after you don't. Well done, Dad!
aarchdale@coresleep.com Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 i got into trolling stupid colors this last winter and i did great with them. The natural colors didnt do worth a hoot. Pink Lemonade is a good one
Dan the fisherman Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Pink lemonade huh? I've alway was curious about trying them wacky colors.
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