Kayak fishing has it’s draw-backs, unfortunately it is a very ‘personal’ way of fishing, unless you have a tandem kayak (only two people) or have a flotilla of kayaks and a rig to haul them all over the place. Throughout the summer one of my twin daughters, Abby, kept asking me to take her fishing. For one reason or another, we didn’t go when we planned. Having five children can be a bit hectic and very busy. One day I said, “Enough!” I can’t be the only one enjoying the outdoors.
So I decided to head out with them on a two-hour north drive to a friend’s cottage on Lake Cameron in Bouchette, QC. Let me tell ya, so far, it’s the most memorable trip I’ve had with my family. This was Abby and Danny’s first time on a kayak, and obviously their first time kayak fishing. They did amazing! I guess they schooled their dad on how to catch BIG fish.
The method that paid off was a simple ‘wacky-style senko’, which is the easiest way to get kids ‘hooked’ on fishing and teaches them to be patient. The dead-sticking and slow retrieve pays huge dividends. I taught my daughters not to pass a dock without pitching or skipping under. Sure enough, they caught their biggest fish hidden under docks and under hanging branches.Teach your children the act of catch and release so they can enjoy years of this amazing sport.