Took the GF out fishing for the first time
 

Took my girlfriend out fishing for the first time (also her first time fishing). Went up to Cranberry lake. For the first 3 hours I threw a bunch of different lures out and didnt see a single fish follow. I had set the GF up with a few night crawlers hoping she'd catch something to keep her interested.

About 4:30 pm I got tired of not catching anything and threw a crawler on my line. Landed a small bluegill for my first fish of the season. All of the sudden fish started jumping out of the water on all sides of my boat. I guess the water warmed up enough and the fish came up to the shallows. Caught 2 small largemouth, and then the crappie started hitting. Girlfriend caught a nice sized perch too.

Things slowed down as the sun started to set, but the girlfriend wouldn't head back until she caught one more fish. At about 7:00 pm she landed a nice bullhead and we headed home. All said we were out on the lake for 6 hours. As we were leaving she said she can't wait to go fishing again. I think I found a keeper!


Ill upload some pics later on once I get the ones off her camera.

Re: Took the GF out fishing for the first time
 

Don't forget all the streams up in that area are stocked with trout also. Look into getting a boat also, that can be a real game changer. Sound like a nice mixed bag.

Re: Took the GF out fishing for the first time
 

We were out on my jon boat. Tried one of the streams but didnt have any luck. I know theres a few on the other half of the lake by the bog but i haven't fished that side yet.

Re: Took the GF out fishing for the first time
 

well done, that lake can be tough sometimes in the cold water, sounds like you waited it out and got rewarded! watch out for the pike!