Here is what the creek looked like
Today was Father's Day with my Son and Grandson. They took me out to breakfast and then we went to the American River to try for some shad. My Son has not fished shad before, so this was a new experience for him. Because of breakfast (couldn't pass that up) we got to the river at 10:00. I rigged both their poles with the little pink jig we use and we walked down to the water. Charles (Grandson) lost interest pretty quickly, but Ken (Son) kept casting. I hooked one and handed the pole to Charles. He got it in and I took the picture below.
Then I caught one, and then Ken caught one. A little later I hooked a second one for Charles which he fought to shore and then the bite stopped. Nobody went home skunked. As we were leaving, Ken said that he would be over here again, during his lunch time, since his office is just around the corner from where we were. So, the introduction to shad fishing was successful for my son and grandson. A good Father's Day outing.
Till next time.
Mark (Shoreman)
Mark ~ That looks like a beautiful river! Sorry it was keeping it's fish hidden from you.
ReplyDeleteOf course, your Fathers Day outing sounds just right. A fish for everyone. I've never fished for shad.....
One more for the list to go after =)
Happy Fathers Day to you (a few days late)
Good looking stream there, Mark. Not sure why the fish were missing. Spinners would be a good choice.
ReplyDeleteI bet your grandson appreciated you letting him scrap with some Shad.
Hi Mark, man that is some great looking water! I'd love to try my luck there. Sounds like you had a great Father's Day. You are a lucky man!
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Looks like it was a good time! Those shad fight hard?
ReplyDeleteI love it when you post pictures of the landscape there. Awesome.
Fantastic! Love it when the kids get their first taste of fishing. Eventually we have to hand the fishing spots down to someone else. Great post!
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