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08-09-2006, 06:33 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Amity
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My boy tuna fishes
Momma wasnt sure her little boy (Jack) was going tuna fishing. She has seen pics of the blood, she has heard tales of rough seas, news reports of the occasional boat going down  None of this coincides with the vision she has her for little boy. 
When mommas little "man" got home last night, I saw her checking him over to see if he was still in one piece. :tongue:
I am happy to report my boy is a tuna fisherman.  I have grown inpatient waiting for a nice day to get him out. The 1 and 5 forecast seemed like the opportunity.  The big morning outgoing tide I have fretted on for several days was just paying interest on a debt I didnt owe.  The bar was flat as a pancake, we dropped 4 crab pots and headed west at about 28 knots on a beautiful ocean. 
I wasnt sure if Jack would make it all day, and didnt want to invite somebody and be forced into coming home early. I had only my brother in law along for the trip, so the 3 of us start to fish. All the boats around us are killing fish, and we spend an hour looking for a biter.
Then it started and we stuck to a little patch of water and continued to hook and loose fish. We ended the day with 14 fish in the boat, but we lost maybe almost twice that number. I have never done a zero from a quad or a triple hook up We had a stretch of 3 for 14 fish in the middle of the day. Nothing would go our way, we spent a fair amount of time knitting sweaters, afgans, pot holders and at one point a complete comforter complete with blue cord highlights. I dont think any of my rods have any top shots left on them. :tongue: :tongue:
We cut back on the amount of gear in the water from normal and it didnt seem to help. The wind picked up and it got quite sporty. 
The bite had really picked up later in the morning/early afternoon. It didnt take long to hook fish, and when we got a single I started just stopping the boat, as multiples were just to big a hassle.
There are so many fish out of Garibaldi its like a fish farm, I would sure like to have a nice day to go plug the boat again. All the boats started heading in around 1 pm as that 1 and 5 turned into probably a 4 and 5 
At 10 to 12 knots we headed home, which took us almost 3 hours to get in, I was sure glad to see the better water inside so we could make some speed.
The 4 crab pots yielded 36 XXXX-large crab, some nice some fairly soft but they will eat.
Jack working over a tuna, with a little level wind help from his uncle
The first two fish to the boat
I look forward to many more days with my boy at sea. 
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08-09-2006, 06:37 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
And that is what is it all about Roy. Is he hooked yet? Yes it was sporty out there. More than sporty off the CR yesterday for sure but still great to get out there.
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08-09-2006, 07:17 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Maple Valley, WA
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
sweet indeed. You didn't try to make him eat the heart did you??? 
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08-09-2006, 07:25 AM
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is on the big blue pond again
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Sweet Home
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Hey, Jack! It looks as if there's nothing you can't do! Good job on the tuna. They fight pretty hard, don't they. 
I figure it won't be long until you'll be driving the boat and deciding where to put the rigs out, then calling in the rest of the Salty Dogs when you find a hot bite.
Congrats! 
Skein
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08-09-2006, 07:28 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hillsboro, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Looks like me when I was a kid.
Way to go, A new Tuna deck hand in the making,
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08-09-2006, 07:34 AM
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Scallywag
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Great pictures, and an awesome day! Memories for a lifetime.
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08-09-2006, 07:38 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: vancouver, wa
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Nice Roy. You sounded very...... gratified when I talked to you. Now I know why. Should we expect Jack at the next TA meeting?
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08-09-2006, 07:45 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
that is an awesome picture!!! Glad to see another generation out there in the blue catching albies!!! Gotta love that.
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08-09-2006, 07:46 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Corvallis
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Yes, I agree it is great to fish with your son!
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08-09-2006, 07:48 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Newport,OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Way to go BOE and Jack!
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08-09-2006, 08:20 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Palmer, Alaska
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Nice job Jack, way to slay the Tuna!!!
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08-09-2006, 08:41 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Salem, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Those pics are priceless!
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08-09-2006, 08:45 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Florence
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
great pics.........man if I had caught tuna when I was that young....! :smile: thats something to share at show and tell!
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08-09-2006, 08:50 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Springfield, Ore
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
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08-09-2006, 09:07 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: May 2004
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Good Job Jack!
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08-09-2006, 09:17 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: portland
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Nice going, BOE, I was just wondering where you fished since I most often go out of Garibaldi. Last week when I was there, we found all our fish in a small circle around
45.43 x 124.53. Just trying to check up on where they have moved to, or maybe they are just all over the place. Thanks.
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08-09-2006, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Look at that mug, those glased eyes....that boy is hooked!
Good job, Jack and Roy.
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08-09-2006, 10:03 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hillsboro,Oregon
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Good job Jack I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Roy isn't it
great to teach them the things we love to do. My boys are
all grown but some of the best time spent together was on
the water. I still enjoy fishing with them when we get a
chance.
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08-09-2006, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Portland, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Is that kid having fun or what? Roy, looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, except, he's better looking than you. 
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08-09-2006, 10:10 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Milwaukie,Or.
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
The smile says it all. GREAT JOB
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08-09-2006, 10:29 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Ya gotta have a pic with Dad, too:
[image]  [/image]
What a great way to get hooked on tuners for life! Jack did a tremendous job onboard on a less-than-stellar day. He was one tired Salty Pup when he got home, but you couldn't wipe the grin off his face!
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08-09-2006, 10:36 AM
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Mr. Carkington
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Not all that wander are lost.
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Way to go Salty Dad.
I suffered through a trip like that when I was 8. One fine day out of Marathon with my Dad. It was a little rough and I felt the sea sick for the first time. Then we started catching fish and everything changed. First saltwater fish was a dorado and I don't think I will ever forget it.
Jack will remember that you were the guy who showed him the promised land. Quite possibly he will remember it forever.
The smile tells the whole story.
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08-09-2006, 10:58 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Slope, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Simply awesome!
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08-09-2006, 11:14 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Oregon City
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Quote:
Ya gotta have a pic with Dad, too:
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What a great way to get hooked on tuners for life! Jack did a tremendous job onboard on a less-than-stellar day. He was one tired Salty Pup when he got home, but you couldn't wipe the grin off his face!
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Great story, Roy!
Great day, Jack!
(Sorry mom)
It'll make a terrific tale for Jack when he registers on IFISH under "Bait boy"...
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So much as just finding the gold."
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08-09-2006, 11:27 AM
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is on the big blue pond again
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Bill, since we've already got a "baitboy," how 'bout we register him as "Clone."
Skein
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08-09-2006, 11:38 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
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08-09-2006, 11:50 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Milwaukie OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Kids & fishing = Happy Dads + Happy Kids
Great job
Nice Pics
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08-09-2006, 11:57 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cedar Mill, OR
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Roy,
Good work on taking your time to make it a more memorable day for Jack !
Numbers aren't everything, but that smile is!
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08-09-2006, 12:09 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Oregon City
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Quote:
Bill, since we've already got a "baitboy," how 'bout we register him as "Clone."
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That's even better...Strong as cedar, sweet as watermelon!
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08-09-2006, 12:14 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Bill, that picture looks like an oregonian sports editorial candidate. What say you???? 
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08-09-2006, 12:27 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Oregon City
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Would make a good fish of the week on a Monday...can someone send it to me in high rez? Next Monday's is picked.
(In the business, by the way, we call that a "fish-comma-right" shot).
Great idea...thanks (we can always crop from the top)
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08-09-2006, 12:33 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jul 2001
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Big fish of the week for sure !!
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08-09-2006, 01:29 PM
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
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08-09-2006, 01:29 PM
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Your a good dad Roy! I'm sure this will be a great memory for your son.
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08-09-2006, 01:32 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
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08-09-2006, 02:55 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Sweet! good job Jack! Now go fix your Dads trailer Brakes so they dont go GRRRR! :grin:
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08-09-2006, 02:59 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Hillsboro, Or.
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Is that cool or what? That boy is gonna be a stud tuna killer. It was a 3 hr tour back from the tuna grounds on a lumpy ocean and Jack was still smiling at the cleaning station. Neat trick on the tuna cleaning too, thanks Roy.
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08-09-2006, 03:02 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Graham Wa
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Congratulations on the new tuna killer!
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08-09-2006, 05:47 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: May 2003
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Way to go, Dad and Son!
I guess Momma knows all about the Dark Side?
One less seat to be had on Aces & Eights!
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08-09-2006, 06:28 PM
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Sturgeon
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Atta boy.
Way to get him hooked early on!
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08-09-2006, 06:30 PM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: May 2000
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Way to go Jack!! 
Nice going catching your first tuna. Hope you had a great time so now you can start dreaming of your next adventure. Now give your Dad a big hug for taking you fishing and then give your Mom a big hug for letting you go! 
Very nice Roy, you can see it by the pictures, you provided your young man a wonderful day to remember, a day to cherish forever.
Way to go Mom and Dad!!
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08-09-2006, 06:32 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Enjoy him and remember these times Roy!! Before you know it he will be grown and you will be wanting him to take you fishing! 
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08-09-2006, 07:01 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Crescent City/Brookings
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Congratulations on success with son. My boy is now 25 and told me yesterday was best day fishing he ever had. Nothing like tuna to bring a family together for greatest adventures ever. I feel same way as dad. Can't get any better.
Cheers
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08-09-2006, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: portland
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Great stuff Roy!
I can't wait till Wyatt can catch longfins and such with his nutty pops. Keep up the fun, your son will talk about these times for years to come, I promise!
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08-10-2006, 10:24 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sandy, Or
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Glad you had fun and made it back OK. Jack looks like he's gonna want to do it again. Oh, yeah!
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08-10-2006, 03:08 PM
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Coho
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Shelton, WA
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Re: My boy tuna fishes
Way to go . I know the proud feeling you get as a dad, watching your kid reel in his first tuna. My son caught his first tuna out of the CR on Tuesday, and he is still grinning ear to ear, maybe not as much as Dad, but close. He was a little older, just turned 16, but it was still memorable. Time well spent. Way to go Jack and Roy .
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