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Old 06-18-2013, 01:31 PM
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Smile Best. Fathers' Day. Ever. Period.

Fishing license for my kid: $35
Bait: $20
New rod, reel & line: $150
Gas: $50
Spending Fathers' Day fishing with my daughter: Absolutely priceless!!!

My 16 year old daughter has been saying she wants to catch a sturgeon for a while. On Sunday, we got Becca's butt outta bed at 3:30am & made the drive south to chase dinos. Met up with Dago, Wayne Christie & Wayne's better half at the river.
Becca was there for sturgeon only; wouldn't even get off her chair for a sucker!

Wayne found some new spectacles...



When Wayne's Spidey sense started tingling, he knew he had a sturgeon bite; being the awesome fella that he is, he immediately handed his rod to Becca so she could catch her first sturgeon...



Dago tailed her 36" sturgeon & helped her show it off for a pic...



This guy had unusual barbells...



There wasn't much happening for a while- some suckers, Wayne got a couple 'eyes- so, we hopped in Wayne's boat and went for a ride to another spot. I hooked a big, heavy fish & handed the rod to Becca. She got to feel a big sturgeon on the line for a few minutes before it got off...



We headed back to Wayne's campsite shortly after. While we were gone, Karen had landed a 41" sturgeon & Dago had packed 'er in for the day; great seeing you, as always, Dago!
After a while, Wayne got another bite.
It went like this, "Big fish!!! Here, Becca!"
Once again, Wayne handed his rod off to my daughter. For all he knew, this could have been a new personal best, yet he didn't hesitate to let a kid he'd just met take the rod; thanks, my friend.
It was, indeed, a big fish...
Pretty sure she was wondering what the heck she'd gotten herself into during the epic battle!



Do you think Wayne's enjoying this?



Getting there...



Well worth the sore muscles & bruised hip for this 4 1/2 foot dinosaur!!!



Beauty & the beast...



That was so freakin' awesome! But, she wasn't done quite yet...
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Old 06-18-2013, 01:35 PM
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Awesome story, thoroughly enjoyed the story and pics, big congrats Becca and class act Wayne!!!
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Old 06-18-2013, 01:49 PM
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Right about the time we were thinking about heading home, we got a bite on the new Ugly Stik & Penn reel I bought the day before. I set the hook into a heavy fish & handed Becca the rod so she could christen the new rig...

Yep, good fish!



This fish gave the 9' Ugly Stik a workout!









I love this pic.
This was toward the end of the fight; Becca looks like she's just about done in; awesome!!!



Father/daughter bonding moment; shared with a 48" sturgeon!



It was an epic day. Thanks to Dago, Wayne & Karen for helping make it memorable; can't say enough about how fantastic these folks are!

It was also nice to meet another forum member on the river bank. Great chatting with you, Hacman; thanks so much for taking the pic of Becca & I with that 4 footer!!!

When we got home, Becca gave me my Dads' Day gift...



Of course, the day we had just spent together was the best gift this dad could ever hope for!

Now, what can we do next year to top this???
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Old 06-18-2013, 01:51 PM
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That is what it is all about, really enjoyed the photos and the play by play for the day! Wayne sent me a text all excited about your daughters catch and how proud he was of her.....said she handled that dino like a pro......he truly is a class act!!!!!! CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-18-2013, 01:59 PM
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Old 06-18-2013, 02:03 PM
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That is awesome. Good for you~!!!!
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Old 06-18-2013, 02:24 PM
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:07 PM
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Yeah, I'd call that a good day!
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:22 PM
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Fantastic story and pics. The only thing better than enjoying a day out fishing is having your kids enjoy a day out fishing! Congrats to both of you!
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:27 PM
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Surround yourself with loving family and quality friends ............ sounds like a fantastic day to be remembered.

nice story and great pictures ........
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:27 PM
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Way to go dad!!! I got my gift a week early when my youngest and I fished the Pinehurst tourney together, and of course he beat his oldman both days. Congrats to you and your daughter...
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:53 PM
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Great story!
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Old 06-18-2013, 03:59 PM
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Right on!
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Old 06-18-2013, 04:04 PM
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Awesome story guys! Congrats to Becca!
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Agree

PRICELESS

Grats Becca

Karma for Wayne and yourself

ps your a great Dad

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Old 06-18-2013, 05:25 PM
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Pure awesome!
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Old 06-18-2013, 07:40 PM
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Very nice, great pics and an even better story. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 06-18-2013, 07:58 PM
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Awesome - thanks for the post and the pics!
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Old 06-18-2013, 08:49 PM
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Old 06-18-2013, 08:51 PM
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What a weekend.....good job ladies/gents. You guys always look like a fun crew. Class act Wayne! Love your present from the daughter.

Ps. Your a brave man for waking a teen girl up that early
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Old 06-18-2013, 09:01 PM
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Congrats Becca and Bob! And way to go Wayne, your a class act that's for sure
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Old 06-18-2013, 09:54 PM
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Awesome!! Just awesome.
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Old 06-19-2013, 12:35 AM
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That's awesome!! Congrats Becca!!
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Old 06-19-2013, 04:47 AM
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The pics and story made my day. Thanks for sharing !!
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Old 06-19-2013, 12:07 PM
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Thanks, y'all.
Happy that you enjoyed it; I know we sure did!
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Awesome quality Time thanks for sharing pic's.
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Old 06-20-2013, 11:15 PM
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Enjoyed this! I can only hope my four and seven year olds want to fish with dad when they are older. Way to go!
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Old 06-21-2013, 12:42 AM
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What a weekend.....good job ladies/gents. You guys always look like a fun crew. Class act Wayne! Love your present from the daughter.

Ps. Your a brave man for waking a teen girl up that early
Thanks, Chris.
Fun crew, indeed; I always have a blast when I head down that way!
Not sure how I weaseled my way into such a great group of folks, but I'm just gonna ride it out 'til they figure out what a douche I am & stop letting me invite myself along...

Funny thing is, I didn't even have to wake my kid that morning. I expected some grumbling when I told her we'd be leaving at 4am; she said, "OK", set her alarm for 3:30 & got up on her own. She REEAAALLLY wanted to catch a sturgeon!
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Old 06-21-2013, 12:48 AM
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Almost forgot this pic.
Becca landed a 3foot, 4foot & a 4 1/2foot sturgeon.
How come her shoes didn't get dirty???

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Old 06-21-2013, 07:10 AM
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Great story! Thanks for sharing.
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