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WILD CHESAPEAKE Take a Kid Fishing

Start ’em early for a lifetime on the water—by Capt. Chris D. Dollar

It was late 2008 when, like millions of other Americans, I was digging out from under the rubble caused by the Great Recession. Most full-time outdoor writing gigs had gone the way of the dinosaur, so I called my buddy and pitched the idea of summer kayak fishing camps for kids.

“It’ll never work,” Bob Carroll chortled in his frank but good-natured manner. But I wore him down, and by June I was trucking down to Virginia Beach with 12 kayaks strapped to a trailer and dozens of fishing rods sticking out of the pickup bed. It was much more work than we anticipated, but we had a blast.

After several successful years of running summer kayak camps together, we amicably parted ways. I focused my camps on fishing, and he and his wife pivoted toward programs centered on the Bay’s ecology. Today, their “Virginia Beach Sea Camp” remains wildly popular.

Although our execution remains different, our objectives are similar: to run safe and fun on-the-water camps that open kids up to incredible outdoor opportunities they may not otherwise get to experience.

Take the time we paddled around Cape Henry. Our merry flotilla silently watched (from a safe and legal distance) adult dolphins herd menhaden against the beach. They were teaching their young to hunt. It was incredible to witness, and our campers were fixated.

“When kids explore Bay waters, it creates rare and awesome opportunities to see wildlife,” Carroll says. “Last summer, we saw cownose rays gracefully floating through shallow waters, brushing nimbly over the ripples in the sand and undulating like interwoven kites. We watched awestruck as they calmly faded into deeper water.”

Recruiting the Next Generation

With hundreds of rivers and creeks and more than 11,000 miles of tidal shore, the Bay and its tributaries are a virtual playground for fishing and boating. 

During the year of COVID-19, there was an encouraging uptick in both pastimes, a welcome difference from the 1990s when experts feared the continued slide in participation would damage this outdoors industry. Most boaters and anglers are also champions for conservation and aquatic resources. Fishing license sales, excise tax on fishing equipment (rods, reels, and tackle), as well as a tax on motorboat and small engine fuel help fund fisheries conservation and management.

Groups like the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association Maryland work with myriad partners to increase participation. For example, CCA Maryland’s Kids Corner has projects to inspire kids to become life-long stewards of our marine resources. Participants receive a free Youth Membership. Here are a few ideas to get more kids out fishing.

A Few Dos & Don’ts of Taking Kids Fishing

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In my many years as a coach, outdoors trip leader, and fishing guide, I’ve found young people not only want clear direction, they also respect you for providing it. You must plan accordingly, yet manage your expectations, especially when working with young tackers under six years old. For my day camps, we email parents everything they need to know well in advance of actually getting on the water: what to bring, what to wear, list of activities, camp rules, etc. This approach can apply, albeit less formally, when fishing with your kids or family and friends’ youngsters.

Our first order of business is to go over the safety rules, do it again, and then again. We put on life jackets. Buy your child his or her own PFD. And make sure it fits properly. If it chafes, binds, or is too loose, kids will try every trick in the book to weasel out of the life vest.

Time management is also key. Nothing kills an outing faster than being too long. You’ll not only get cranky kids, but they may develop an aversion to fishing. Two hours tops for first timers is plenty. Explain the day’s plan. If you’re on a boat, show the kids your helm station and electronics and explain how each works. The best way to prime the pump for future trips is to fish where your odds of catching fish are high. A first-time young angler doesn’t care whether the fish is a perch, spot, or bluegill; they’re happy as long as it bends the rod. Also, don’t overcomplicate things. Save the lures for when the child has mastered the basics. A five-foot rod with eight-pound test mono and a bobber is an ideal setup for first timers, especially when fishing on a pond, pier, or from shore. Remember, bait is your friend!

Also, never fall in love with your first plan. Have a backup plan ready to go. There’s a chance you may get skunked on your first outing. I cannot recall how many times small dip nets and my 15-foot seine nets have saved the day during camp. Minnows, crabs, and other Bay critters are usually easy to catch and a hoot for youngsters. Don’t forget the snacks, drinks, and even coloring books to pass the time between bites. And for the littlest ones, bring along their favorite toy. Make it a relaxed event, perhaps with swimming or a lunch out afterward.

Captain Randy Dean of Bay Hunter Charters is best known for putting his clients on fish. In his 25 years, he’s never charged clients for taking kids (12 years and younger) along.

“I get the most enjoyment teaching kids, and some of them are now (as adults) my best customers,” he said. “Get kids involved from the beginning. Live-lining is great, because the kids can catch the bait (spot) and have a

blast getting them out of the live well. And let them net fish.”

Most importantly, make it fun. Remember, it’s just fishing. A longtime friend, and one of the best anglers I know, doesn’t fish with his family. Why not? “According to my family, fishing with me isn’t fun. Seems I get a little crazy on the water.” Instead, they hike, bike, and camp together. As a new father to a one-year-old daughter, I’m excited to introduce her to the sport that’s brought me so much joy. If she doesn’t dig it her first time out, no worries. We’ll just go seining or crabbing, and then eat ice cream. 

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