A Happy and Fishy Father's Day

Dad gets into the act with
a decent striper also.

 

Matt, my oldest son, hoists a 
slot limit striper.  It was one of
many that he landed today.

Matt and Jon thought it would be a great idea to get out fishing with
me on Father's Day. They know I love getting out with them and going fishing together, something we did ALL the time when they were young. We just don't get to fish as much together these days since all the kids have busy lives, demanding jobs, houses, they all live some distance away and they have their own families. We had planned to get out in the kayaks in Narragansett Bay on Father's Day morning.  Only problem was that small craft advisories were up putting a crimp in that idea.  So, we decided the three of us would go out on Monday morning instead when calmer seas were forecast. 

To make a long story short- we had a banner day.  The weather was cooperative and the fish were too. We landed loads of slot limit stripers along with a couple of big bluefish. It was a memorable way to celebrate Father's Day, and one that I am hoping we will make a tradition in the future. Heck, in a few years, we can even get the grandchildren in the mix.

The other two boys were unable to get out and fish with us.  Chris and his wife and their baby were at Block Island.  And, Ben and his wife were just getting home from the hospital with their newborn baby girl. 

Jon holds a nice slot fish that he landed today on
our "Father's Day Outing".