Re: Kids and headboat fluking
Took my daughter on the following trips to work her way up:
WW back bays in a dinghy at 5 and 6 years old so we could crab
Floated the Shark River Inlet with a guide for a 1/2 day when she was 7
Took her on the Cock Robin blue fishing for pee-wees when she was 8..and on this we picked the perfect weather day to go out front for the first time.
Safety and stamina was a concern of mine so I worked my way up with her. I remember my dad took me out a few times when I was 7 and I got sick both times. I didn't start fishing again until I was in my mid-20's. No need to rush it as it could have the opposite effect of what you were intending. You would be surprised the gratification you get when you watch your kid pull in some pan fish, and not get hurt in the process!
You can even try those big pontoon boats for fluking in Brig/AC...there is one more I think its in OC area but could be wrong. No waves, 4 hour trips, and usually good action.
Last edited by Harpoon; 09-04-2014 at 01:59 PM..
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