Howdy FNN folks!!!

[C-life]

Hello Everyone:

For a long time now my Dad has posted fishing stories with me and my sister on this site (FNN). So, it’s about time I introduced myself and make my own post. My name is Noelle. I’m 14.

I have been interested in fishing since my Dad took me trout fishing up in Santa Barbara County (Paradise road) when I was maybe 7. Over the years we have done more fishing here and there. But ever since he started to surf fish I love to go whenever I have the chance (I have lots of school work of course and a whole lot of ballet classes each week). It’s great family time for us and we like to share our passion with others too.

Last spring Arthur (Wingnut) told my dad about an annual trout derby for underprivileged kids held by LARRC. So my dad and I went to be part of it. We got there early, got t-shirts and helped set up the event. Soon the children began showing up and my dad and I (plus all the other helpers there) hooked trout and then gave the rod to a child. The child then reeled in the trout and we cheered them on big time and made a huge deal out of them landing a trout. You should have seen those kid’s smiles. It was amazing. Then we helped break down and left. It gave me a good feeling to be able to do something I enjoy and use it to touch another’s life. I can't wait to do more events like this.

So far I have only caught barred surf perch (my biggest so far was a piggy 15”er) and leopard shark. However I want to try for some other species next like bass or halibuts.

In the last year or so we have got to know a lot of great people through this site and fishing on the beach. It makes life so much richer.
Well I hope to meet you someday out there with my dad (anchor3n1) and lil’ sister (Haleebit)

Blessings,

Noelle