I'll trade ya a tooth for a trout...

[goodfishin]

So I've been busting my butt trying to get my little guy his first trout ever. He's a pretty darn good angler for a 6-year old and even stepped up to a grown up rod and spinning reel this year but those pesky trout have been giving us fits.

Well, no more, my friends. No more. My little man brought in his first brown last eve. He only caught one but I have a feeling that was because all of my whooping and hollering scared off whatever else was within a mile radius.

On the downside, success had a price. I managed to take a healthy chip out of my front tooth biting closed a tiny piece of split shot. Whoops. Mom always warned me about using my teeth like pliers. Headed for an expensive lesson at the dentist but who cares? I'll trade a priceless memory and priceless pics for one pricey lesson any day.

Big day for my little fisherman!

Mike

p.s. He tried to act all nonchalant in the pics but the kid was over the moon. Positively giddy. Said to me "I think you should post the pictures online, dad." Done!

[15FOOTER]

Awesome story..great fish for the big guy...save that picture hell remember it forever..i still have my first trout pic back from 1986..one of the best memories ever..good luck w ur new partner!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

It's a beautiful thing. Great job getting the young lad his first trout. That's AWESOME! Hope you have a good dental plan, LOL!!! Well worth it without a doubt.

[Bicey]

Love the pics of kids with fish! He won't forget that fish.....good job little man.

[jimcnj]

That' great. My 9 year daughter daughter got her first one earlier this spring.
I think she is hooked for life.

[jimmythegreek]

great job and Im happy to see the next generation getting "hooked"
always keep a pair of pliers on u or clipped to ur belt/vest u never know when u need them, removes hooks good too...

[GetANet]

He's gonna need his own site name soon!!! HAHAHAHA!!
Great job BUDDY!!!! Making Daddy Proud!!!!

[Dave B.]

Outstanding! Congrats to the youngster! The only thing better than hearing about a new angler doing well is hearing about a young new angler doing well!

[Njmat567]

Originally Posted by goodfishin

So I've been busting my butt trying to get my little guy his first trout ever. He's a pretty darn good angler for a 6-year old and even stepped up to a grown up rod and spinning reel this year but those pesky trout have been giving us fits.

Well, no more, my friends. No more. My little man brought in his first brown last eve. He only caught one but I have a feeling that was because all of my whooping and hollering scared off whatever else was within a mile radius.

On the downside, success had a price. I managed to take a healthy chip out of my front tooth biting closed a tiny piece of split shot. Whoops. Mom always warned me about using my teeth like pliers. Headed for an expensive lesson at the dentist but who cares? I'll trade a priceless memory and priceless pics for one pricey lesson any day.

Big day for my little fisherman!

Mike

p.s. He tried to act all nonchalant in the pics but the kid was over the moon. Positively giddy. Said to me "I think you should post the pictures online, dad." Done!

Awsome for the lil guy... My boy landed a monster rainbow at echo lake. Good fishing for kids there pleanty of action espically the last 2hrs before dark. Btw the pic of your tooth is hilarious!!! After reading the. Seeing the pic I literally laughed out loud. Tks for sharing

[SplitShot]

I LOVE IT! Pics are Priceless!! I'm still showing pics of my first stringer of bluegills from 55 years ago.... I'm glad Kodak made colors to really last.