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MohawkMike
01-19-2015, 02:12 PM
So, my 5 year old daughter wanted to go fishing on MLK since the kids had the day off from school. Woke them up this morning, stuffed them with donuts at the donut shop, and headed off to the concrete water hole.

They stocked 400 pounds on Thursday, so hoping between the birds and the poachers I had heard about, I was hoping for at least one fish to satisfy my girls' cravings.

Pulled up to the gate just before they opened at 7:30am and picked a spot close to the parking lot and more importantly for my two girls, the bathrooms. Plus with my current kidney disease, it's difficult for me to walk very far.

45 minutes into our morning adventure, my pole gets a hit. Pulled up a nice weighty 15 incher.

My 11 year old daughter helps me out and wishes out loud, "I wish I would catch something on MY fishing pole."

I remind her that you don't always catch anything. That we are here to enjoy the day and relax.

20 minutes later, her wish comes true and her pole hits. She reels in a decent little 12 incher.

Couple folks nearby got skunked, but my girls were happy. I was even happier that I got to spend the time with them making memories. We then packed up and left.

On a side note, they were cruising around checking licenses and limits.

Special thanks to Mike (HBAR here on FNN) for the heads up on this place.

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xjchad
01-19-2015, 02:20 PM
Good job! I love fishing with my kids, always so much fun!
Glad you got some nice trout, I've never had any luck there.

Serg
01-19-2015, 02:21 PM
Way to go MohawkMike. Awsome pic with your little girl smiling, nothing beats that. Been wanting to take my little girl also. Want to get her on her first fish. If you don't mind me asking, what were you guys using?

MohawkMike
01-19-2015, 02:29 PM
Thanks guys!

As for rig, nothing special. 4 pound test. Small egg slider weight. 6 inch leader with size 8 snelled hook. PowerBait rainbow pellets dipped in PowerBait green garlic slime. I have never been good with jigs, so we keep it simple. Cast off, sit, and wait.

DarkShadow
01-20-2015, 04:43 PM
Awesome report.

Nothing like seeing the youth get introduced to the sport.

MohawkMike
01-21-2015, 03:45 PM
Awesome report.

Nothing like seeing the youth get introduced to the sport.

thanks!

of course now i feel inadequate as my cousin just landed a 7 pounder at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet an hour ago!!!

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:Envious::Envious::Envious:

pitman
01-21-2015, 07:36 PM
Way to go nice to see the kids enjoying the sport!

MohawkMike
01-21-2015, 08:52 PM
Way to go nice to see the kids enjoying the sport!

thanks! yep, they are troopers...

badf1sh
01-21-2015, 10:08 PM
Soon I'll get you and the girls throwing jigs!

BALLERONBUDGET
01-22-2015, 07:53 AM
great job on the recent catches!! yeah renal failure sux::mad:....dont ask how i kno.......keep the reports coming:Smile:

MohawkMike
01-22-2015, 09:08 AM
Soon I'll get you and the girls throwing jigs!

sounds like a plan cuzn...

I know Mara would like that... she gets bored sometimes waiting for a bite... hahaha

MohawkMike
01-22-2015, 09:09 AM
great job on the recent catches!! yeah renal failure sux::mad:....dont ask how i kno.......keep the reports coming:Smile:

yes it does... now dealing with Stage 4 and the almost daily cramps/spasms are unbearable at times... thank goodness for strong meds...

BALLERONBUDGET
01-22-2015, 01:05 PM
watch the diet carefully! limit fluids and avoid salts /fats/etc... (all the good tasting food prettymuch)....most people hate hemodialysis 3x/week but have no choice unless a living donor or cadaver come thru...... pm anymore info u may need...

MohawkMike
01-22-2015, 01:57 PM
watch the diet carefully! limit fluids and avoid salts /fats/etc... (all the good tasting food prettymuch)....most people hate hemodialysis 3x/week but have no choice unless a living donor or cadaver come thru...... pm anymore info u may need...

yep. had to give up the salt and sodas years ago... one of the specialists has me trying Tonic Water for the quinine to see if helps with the cramping, but no luck so far...

HBAR
01-22-2015, 05:44 PM
Hey Mohawkmike no problem, the 400 pounds? was there the last time they stocked, they actually only stocked 200. You got my number maybe next time we could meet out there and piss of the lifeguards by launching my boat LOL.

MohawkMike
01-22-2015, 09:03 PM
Hey Mohawkmike no problem, the 400 pounds? was there the last time they stocked, they actually only stocked 200. You got my number maybe next time we could meet out there and piss of the lifeguards by launching my boat LOL.

aaaah... really? they lied on the sign? that's false advertising... damn shady mofos... haha...

i will hit you up next time we head that way... likely after the next stocking...

BALLERONBUDGET
01-26-2015, 08:52 PM
That's with water weight dumped in!!!' 1 gallon almost 8lbs

HBAR
01-28-2015, 10:43 AM
That's with water weight dumped in!!!' 1 gallon almost 8lbs

good one baller, with that said sounds about right LOL