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[MakoMatt]

Seems we have two Matts on this thread. MakoMatt - good luck with your tests!

Thanks Pete

 

[captmike28]

So true. I’ve come to accept that keepers are going to be far and few between for me. Whether it is the state of the fishery or lack of skill (I hope not!), I’ve adjusted my expectations. More than enough gets spent on dockage, repairs, maintenance, etc…, but those days on the water are well worth it.

Last Saturday I took out my crew (the wife, her cousin & hubby, and their 12 year old nephew) out to the AB reef. The goal was to have the young man hook up with a few fish. The kid is super interested in fishing. His last few tries to get out have been cancelled. Good weather and mostly calm seas. Lines were in just a couple of minutes and sure enough he hooks a short. After a quick dehooking lesson, back it goes. A few more just like the first come up quickly for him, and he’s over the moon about it. The reaction when he caught his biggest of the day at 16” - you’d think he won the lottery. The trip was cut short due to a case of sea sickness, but it was a win already at that point. Back at the dock, as we were saying our goodbyes, I let the youngster have the Uncle Mo’s dehooker. His expression was priceless. It’s days like this that make it worthwhile.
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The photo and the story are priceless, Steve! I believe many of us have the greatest experiences of all when it comes to fishing with kids. It's one of the biggest reasons I loved running the kids camp trips on the Orient Star.

You will forever remain a giant in the heart of your nephew all for the cost of a fishing trip and a dehooker!!! Well done.