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My 16 year old niece is down for a visit this week. She hasn't had much fishing experience but requested a boat trip. Being the nice guy that I am, I agreed. Also took my daughter (1.5 years) on her first boat ride. With the above company, getting there early wasn't much of an option. In the heat of the day, the niece managed a trout, a catfish, and a pinfish...all firsts for her. I believe maybe her first saltwater fish. I managed 4 trout between the bait setup, the casting instructions, and the daughter chasing. Managed to quick release a 22 or 23" at the boat while trying to make a graceful decent from the poling platform. Saw two NICE tarpon but couldn't get them to cooperate. Exciting anyway. I'll post a few pictures later. I'm pooped.

Good catch, considering you had to do all the guiding.

You done good to find time to even cast with all that help.

Your niece won't forget that trip. Well done

Tarpon?? That would be the sure fire way to get your 1 1/2 year old hooked early!

It's always nice to share our love of the water with the ones we love.

Rocket wrote

Tarpon?? That would be the sure fire way to get your 1 1/2 year old hooked early!

Did you mean get her to like fishing or use her for bait? Just double checkin'.

I don't understand where Mama was - did you tell her you were taking MG?

RodBow, Mama was there as well; but, didn't get in on the fishing action much. Here's a few pics.
I'm not sure if she's boating or skiing; but, she's ready:


A new captain of the boat


It's a hard life:


Sarah with her first trout:

Nice pics Eerman.

Family time.

She's a cutie!