Kids and headboat fluking

[Scrubby]

My daughter is 2 and im really getting the itch to take her on a head boat fluking.. I know she is probally to young and have resisted the urge to take her.. how old were your kids the first time you took em fluking on a head boat? Captains and mates, what is your opinions on how old you think is old enough to bring kids aboard?

[tropics]

Originally Posted by Scrubby

My daughter is 2 and im really getting the itch to take her on a head boat fluking.. I know she is probally to young and have resisted the urge to take her.. how old were your kids the first time you took em fluking on a head boat? Captains and mates, what is your opinions on how old you think is old enough to bring kids aboard?

My youngest son was 6 when he first went. My grandson was 7 on his first trip,he was on the Dorothy B with me. I Highly Recommend that boat Capt. Kevin mate Jeremy are tops great family boat.
Be patient let her get some legs to reach over the rail.it won't be long and you'll be saying I give this women.

[NoLimit]

take them crabbing on a pier - they will have lots more fun.

[Walleyed]

My youngest is 3....I take her to a nearby pond that's infested with 4" bluegills....she loves it. I won't even consider taking her out on my boat for at least another 2 years.

[LotsobitesBB]

I took my 8 year old for the first time on a headboat this summer. My tips. Never longer then a 1/2 day boat. Try to fish from AH when they stay in the bay. If the drift is fast kids will lose interest so try to get a non windy day (and don't take the PM trip when the light south breeze starts in the afternoon).
Misty Morn does a nice magic hours trip.
Until at least 5, I would avoid the headboats. Try a rental in Shark River. Lots of short action and you can keep the trip short.
Good luck.
PS don't rush it, once they get hooked then it costs you a lot more to go.

[maxifsc]

Is the dorothy B right next to the Fishermen in AH??
im taking my stepson fishing and wife fishing this friday just wanted to make sure. Thanks

[bunker dunker]

my sons have been going with me since they could walk.they would stand on there fishing boxes to see over the rail.as long as your willing to watch them and teach them I see no problem.

[jlrotary]

I started taking my daughter panfish fishing in a local pond at age 5. Did crabbing trips and opening day of trout at age 6. Then on her 7th bday did a 2-3 hr PM trip on the Fish Monger. Gotta keep them interested. Good luck and don't rush it. Gotta make the 1st few experiences positive ones!

[CatchEmUp]

I took mine at 5yo and that's the youngest I would consider. No more than a 1/2 day and I like the idea of the bay. As others have said, for the majority of young ones they'd be just as happy to play with a crab net or catching bluegills.

My guy hung in there pretty well but you have to be OK with them giving up the rod and playing with the bait or looking at other people's fish.

[tropics]

Originally Posted by maxifsc

Is the dorothy B right next to the Fishermen in AH??
im taking my stepson fishing and wife fishing this friday just wanted to make sure. Thanks

Right next to the Angler Dorothy B is a half day boat.