My wife and I had been debating getting our son a life jacket so he could go out in the boat. We have had several days of unseasonably cool weather so we decided to get him one. Supposed to be for kids up to 50lbs but at only 7.5 months Lake had the straps extended as far as they'd go and he still didn't really fit very well. He loves being outside, he wasn't a huge fan of the life jacket however. He did really seem to enjoy while we were cruising along though.

Had enough time to make a few cast and he got to meet Mr.Bass for the first time, albeit a very small version

We were on the water for about 30 minutes before the combination of the life jacket not fitting well, his teeth hurting, and being tired got the best of him. His big sister had to check on him to make sure he was okay though.

Can't wait until he's old enough to go with me. The lake we were on will probably be one of our main destinations as it's a dink factory and loaded with bluegills and sunfish as well. 

 

I got out that night and it was flat calm and perfect out. Fishing was a little slow but I still boated 18 and the quality was pretty good. One of my first fish of the night was also my biggest at 4.29lbs on a homemade swinging football head and Ol' Monster.

A couple minutes later I caught my second biggest of the night at 3.83lbs on a homemade bladed jig that is showing some serious wear after doing lots of work this summer but still catching like it was new

Another solid Ol' Monster fish.

This is why I love bladed jigs, they choke those things! Hard to get any leverage to toss a bait when they're stuck like that.

I had to leave right as the sun was getting up so I could watch my son but I got a little Slammer fish right before I left.

Congrats on a great day on the water.  Looks like everyone had fun.  Nice family pics & some sweet looking LMB.

Great way to get him started. It won't be long and you will be netting his fish.

Yeah he's a little ways from being able to fish with me but I'm sure it will be here much sooner than I think.

Good times start those memories early

Always nice to get the fam out. To make the life jacket fit, two words "DUCT TAPE". Wait till he's old enough and starts nagging to go fishing, and when you tell him that you guys can't because of bad weather and he starts crying you know he's hardcore.

Good Times right there . . . . .

 

Nice Bass too.

 

A-Jay

It looks like you and the family had a great day!

Awesome post man! That's what its all about!

It don't get no sweeter than that,,,,,nice fish too!

I know you can't wait 'til he is big enough to go w/you, but you will miss the days when he was small enough to hold in one arm.  Great looking family and some healthy looking fish...it seems all is well in Kansas.

Brings back memories now I wish they were little again. Enjoy him while you can . They grow up fast.