11 Yr old Daughters first Striper

[hforce1]

Hit Manasquan Inlet around 2 pm with my lil tribe of 3. We had combo of tog n flounder rigs. Just too much seaweed n too cold for tribe to enjoy. Made car ride to spot on North Barnegat Bay. After a few hours one of my daughters hooked into a short striper that one would think to be a 1k marlin. Coached the young contender through the reel in process. Tip up, line tight , steady as she goes. After a long fight my baby girl landed 18 inch striper.
Her reaction, the feeling of accomplishment, appreciation of beauty of a species, the questions that followed, the desire to do it again : ect. I realized and remembered the value of a simple pass time that can define the character of a kid and a Dad. So much more than just fishin. One fish.
Yesterday on my 39th birthday. Awesome.

[HDMarc]

Awesome! Looks like you'll always have a little fishing buddy after that experience:)

[Gerry Zagorski]

Happy birthday and great that your girl got her Striper.

[jlrotary]

Awesome post! Congrats to your daughter!
Definitely a proud dad moment.

[LegalEyes]

Hbd. She will remember that forever. Great work dad.

[JonDevin]

I love stories like this!!!!!!!!!!

[GDubya07]

Great story - nothing like fishing with your father and the memories you both make together - some of my best memories are fishing with my father

Take pictures if you can - we grow up quick

G-:cool:

[Fish Stix]

Very cool! That's gotta be an awesome b day present. Does it get any better then that?

[jmurr711]

I love stories like this!!!!!!!!!!

x2 way to go!

[hforce1]

That fish had a $5 bounty. I told my kids the first one to catch a fish got $5. After stripes was released, my 6yr old boy began a new prize money scenario where the next one to catch a fish would receive $10. Then he decided to raise the bar to $100. Then all 3 were in a bidding war at my expense. I felt like I was negotiating with the maffia.
Thank God that was the only fish of the day.


Thanks for all the kind words guys.

[howarda780]

That fish had a $5 bounty. I told my kids the first one to catch a fish got $5. After stripes was released, my 6yr old boy began a new prize money scenario where the next one to catch a fish would receive $10. Then he decided to raise the bar to $100. Then all 3 were in a bidding war at my expense. I felt like I was negotiating with the maffia.
Thank God that was the only fish of the day.


Thanks for all the kind words guys.


NOW, That's what it's all about. Thanks for sharing.