I think our objectives are (not particularly in this order): (1) minimize boat riding/travel time from Boston, (2) use rig that this age group can handle on their own, and (3) be able to catch (and release) as many as possible.
My son went on a kids' version of party boat sea fishing last summer (with Cap'n Fish at Cape Cod), and really liked it. The boat ride was only 20 minutes from the shore, and still the fish were in abundance. It was better than the regular party boat, from my family's perspective. If we can emulate that experience on a charter boat from Gloucestor or wherever, this may work too.
Alternatively, we are open to fly fishing or lake fishing as well. I've always wanted to try fly fishing and wonder if fly fishing meets the above criteria.
Can people share their ideas as to how to make this enjoyable?
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Kids gone fishin
It is a really great book that can teach the basics of fresh water fishing to young anglers and their parents. I feel this book can help focus your fishing plans.
Do you guys have rods, reels and tackle?
If not you might want to stop by Dick’s sporting goods to check out their selection. I don’t recommend that you get Spincast combos because the reels made in China are junk and will give you fits trying to get them back in working order while your child waits impatiently for you to fix it.
If you are looking ready to fish combos I would suggest the Shakespeare Catch More Fish Trout Spin Combo
As for fly fishing…I would suggest that you get some experience fishing with conventional rods reels and tackle first. Then if you find that you really love fishing then make the investment in getting fly fishing gear which is a lot more expensive than conventional fishing gear.
I suggest that you get the book:
Kids gone fishin
It is a really great book that can teach the basics of fresh water fishing to young anglers and their parents. I feel this book can help focus your fishing plans.
Do you guys have rods, reels and tackle?
If not you might want to stop by Dick’s sporting goods to check out their selection. I don’t recommend that you get Spincast combos because the reels made in China are junk and will give you fits trying to get them back in working order while your child waits impatiently for you to fix it.
If you are looking ready to fish combos I would suggest the Shakespeare Catch More Fish Trout Spin Combo
As for fly fishing…I would suggest that you get some experience fishing with conventional rods reels and tackle first. Then if you find that you really love fishing then make the investment in getting fly fishing gear which is a lot more expensive than conventional fishing gear.
None of us has any gear. We are all complete novices. Before picking up gears at a sports retailer, I'd like to experience what kind of fishing (saltwater, fresh water, fly, etc.) suits me and my son and take it from there.