Kids first time troutin at Jackson Lake (4/21am)--pics/vids

[dkinla]

**no major bendo action here... just cute kids havin fun**

well, after hearing about my recent successful trout expeditions with my dad... my wife's small church group asked me if I could setup a fishing trip for them a little while ago... primarily for the kids to have a good time

so after thinking about possible locations that would be great for the kids and for the adults/group to relax and enjoy the day... came up with Jackson lake... it's a nice small lake near Wrightwood not too far from the Valley... and with an easily accessible shoreline for the kids.. and of course it helped that they stocked this week. I remember my parents had a great time there last year and catchin their limits was not a problem!

anyhow, loaded up my car with several trout poles/gear/tackle and we meet up at 6:15am and start the 5 SUV caravan to Jackson lake... got to the lake around 7:45am. All of us got those 1-day Adventure passes and the adults who wanted to fish picked up their 1-day fishing licenses a few days ago. Nice and cool am to start with clear blue skies.. no wind.. and the water was surprisingly pretty clear. There was a decent weed/moss line about 15-20 feet from shore around parts of the lake. A few people were already there.

arrival shot:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/a0984d29.jpg

I was pretty busy the whole morning setting up lines... unhooking fish... trying to take pics/vids... but basically all the kids had a great time hooking a few fish. Used various powerbaits for them. Compared to last year... wow the stocked trout were small. I'm not sure why they even plant these baby trout at all :Confused: Had a few decent pan-sized trout as well in the mix.

his first ever trout:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/0301defa.jpg

heart-stopping action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEtRNAAMp5s

Riley's first trout:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/8b74bb25.jpg

one of the above average trout there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV5-UjKentM

Kaitlyn's first trout:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/358bacb8.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/15389ecc.jpg

she seems stoked!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39OO2ipzFBg

one of the decent pan size trout for her:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/6b998b5a.jpg

Hmmm... didn't get a pic of Jeremy's first ever trout, but did get it on video... not bad for how little he is... but what makes me laugh is his total disregard for my $100 setup (Okuma SST trout rod with Shimano Sedona reel) after he lands his first trout :EyePop::EyePop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOSTLWV6rUc

I guess the bucket is more important :LOL:

Being so busy.. had the Mrs. take a few pics back at the picnic tables:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/295ac9ec.jpg

the women hard at work:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/b9338190.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/8207bfac.jpg

the adults caught some too:
http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t511/churcheveryday/b1fa934a.jpg

we all cooked up some spicy ramen noodles when we first got there in the am... mmmm that felt and tasted good in the cold mountain air...

later for lunch had simple hotdog/hamburger fare on the BBQ grill there... I was so busy... only had a bite of a hotdog the Mrs. brought over to me :Wink:

departing shot:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/5bed58e5.jpg

I was pretty surprised to see how many people showed up today... was kinda crowded by the afternoon... but everyone was pleasant and friendly. Got kinda warm up there by mid-day, but a gentle breeze helped cool things down a little.

the final haul for some of the church members to take home:
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu266/dkinla/d79f7227.jpg
fish sticks anyone? :LOL: at least there were a few in there that resembled the smallish trout they stock at Castaic

anyways, just wanted to share this memorable day that her church group and their kids had... I'm sure they won't forget it :Big Grin:

[Mr_Dunev]

Wow, super cute kids! Nothing better than a day with the family.

Thanks for the report,
Lucas

[dkinla]

haha! hey Lucas... I can think of one thing possibly a little better... landing my 1st legal hali!!! Your hali reports lately rock!!!

[Mr_Dunev]

I am sure you'll get yours soon enough. There have been some nice ones coming out recently. Speaking of which, going to bed now so I can be up at 0430. I'll post a weekend report tomorrow. Halibut can be caught and let go and purchased for $20 a pound. Family is priceless! But i know the fustration of trying to land your first legal.

Until next time,
Lucas

[phishin phool]

Looks like a great day with friends and family, thanks for postin. I've been wanting to tube there but those fish are smaller than the ones they put in Jenks. DFG needs to let em grow a few more months, those trout are TINY! Probably still fun on UL tho.:Big Smile:

[dkinla]

Yeah I saw a couple float tubers out there this am as well as 1 guy in a pontoon... Didn't really see them catch anything... But I think I was too busy to notice...

And DFG definitely needs to let these trout grow a few more months. Geez.

[Carptain_Bao]

Nice report!
It's an interesting little lake. Never been there.
Good to hear that you had a great time!

[FELIPE]

Badass man way too go them kids will remember that forever.
I used to go to that bible camp right there with my church as a kid.
Been wanting to take the wife n kids up there. Know of any bass in that water?

[dkinla]

Badass man way too go them kids will remember that forever.
I used to go to that bible camp right there with my church as a kid.
Been wanting to take the wife n kids up there. Know of any bass in that water?

Not sure about bass there.. never targeted them there before. Hopefully others can chime in who have...

interestingly, there were plenty of those orange goldfish/koi (?) swimming around.. some of them are fairly large.. saw some people catching them with their nets... not sure why you'd take them... not to eat I'm sure... but perhaps for their aquarium or backyard pond or something?

[Viejo]

No Bass in Jackson. It was drained completely two winters ago to clear out the reeds and muck that had accumulated on the bottom. Some bluegill survived and the gold fish that people dump all the time. Although it is fishable as long as the ice isn't present, it gets pretty much fished out a day or so after stocking. The folks bring their ice chests and fill them up on stocking day. Three days later , it reverts back to being a quiet but pretty little lake until next stock. Been that way for 40 years....although they used to stock more fish and more often.