So it was down to the local tackle shop to get some live minnows and worms, then off to the local hot spot at the mouth of the Belle River, Lake St Clair.
It's just like fishing from a sea harbour, only this is a marina and it's hard to believe you are not fishing in the sea with views of miles and miles of fresh water in front of you, with the banks of the USA in the far distance.
First fish came after only 5 minutes and I was surprised that my grandson actually took hold of it for the picture he usually shies away from touching fish, so he must be getting used to it now (a lifelong angler in the making?)
Next thing for him to learn is to be able to bait up the hook and cast it out.
We had an assortment of fish that day including freshwater drum,blue gill, silver bass and plenty of perch.
It kept him active all day,should the fishing have been slow he may have struggled in being attentive.
Going to cast our lines again at the weekend.
His mates want to come but I am not sure I can handle them that is, unless their parents are with them.
Think I will stipulate--no mum or dad,then no fishing.
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