Author Topic: Happy kid. (Read 14304 times)

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **on:** August 20, 2016, 01:29:08 PM »

I have to admit, I really dropped the ball on this one.

My daughter won a free trip with Beacon Charters as a kids fishing derby prize in April, but somehow I seem to have lost her voucher.

My communications with this charter service have been pretty disappointing and I am very reluctant to book a trip for both of us at regular price even if I could afford it.
She really is interested in catching a salmon, so I was wondering if I could find someone with a couple extra seats, I would be more than willing to pay fuel, bait, beer, lunch, etc..as long as it is under $200
I would let her reel in any fish hooked, I have caught a few fish in my day (just not recently), and let you keep any fish retained.
She is 13, so it would be quite an experience for her, and relieve some of my guilt.
Available Sunday and Monday at a moments notice, I can ask for Wednesday or Thursday off work if we have time to plan.
River, or Ocean does not matter, as long as it is within a few hours of Chehalis.
She has her own rod/reel, but we have not put line on it yet, would like to make some memories..

Blacktail Sniper · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2016, 02:23:50 PM »

Was the derby sponsored or put on by Beacon Charters, or was it some other group/organization?

If someone else, maybe contact the sponsor group and see if they have record of who won what? Maybe you could get another certificate for it???

Good luck!

thegeneral · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2016, 04:08:32 PM »

Are you interested in the Columbia River (Longview). Monday will be a good day weather wise only 71 or so. On the hook with wobblers. It might be early but we might get lucky. No smoking - No drinking (a beer or two is OK) 17' Alaskan XL

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2016, 10:09:41 PM »

Real good offer from TheGeneral!!!!!!

Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!

MLBowhunting · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2016, 10:19:42 PM »

Hey anytime around Halloween hit me up. Salmon fishing is fun here.

thegeneral · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2016, 08:45:00 AM »

Quote from: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 20, 2016, 10:09:41 PM

Real good offer from TheGeneral!!!!!!
Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!

Thanks but, that was a picture of her brand new 5 years OK. the shine has wore off now.

If anyone knows STINKNSTRINGBOW give him a call and tell him I need and answer by noon for this to happen tomorrow. Thanks.

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2016, 12:30:22 PM »

Quote from: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 08:45:00 AM

Quote from: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 20, 2016, 10:09:41 PM
Real good offer from TheGeneral!!!!!!
Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!

Thanks but, that was a picture of her brand new 5 years OK. the shine has wore off now.

If anyone knows STINKNSTRINGBOW give him a call and tell him I need and answer by noon for this to happen tomorrow. Thanks.

Thank you for the offer, looks like I might have missed the deadline?

thegeneral · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2016, 12:32:36 PM »

No problem you just pushed the limits. You in for tomorrow ?

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STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2016, 12:34:49 PM »

Let me know what we need to bring.
Where/when, etc..

bracer40 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2016, 01:57:15 PM »

Quote from: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 12:32:36 PM

No problem you just pushed the limits. You in for tomorrow ?

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One more example of good guys doing good things for good reasons!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2016, 02:01:18 PM »

Quote from: Blacktail Sniper on August 20, 2016, 02:23:50 PM

Was the derby sponsored or put on by Beacon Charters, or was it some other group/organization?

If someone else, maybe contact the sponsor group and see if they have record of who won what? Maybe you could get another certificate for it???

Good luck!

It was the Black Lake Kids Fishing Derby (trout) Town of Ilwaco.
Mostly I just got a sense of the charter company not really caring if we went or not, even before I started planning, slow response to my questions, and a general lack of desire to sell me a trip.
Then when notified about missing voucher, no response.

As someone who works with customer service, I really just would go with a different charter if I were to be paying full price.

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2016, 02:04:20 PM »

Big thanks!
Looking forward to a day on the water, and some pictures of my daughter with a big fish!
That is really what she wants, getting a little bored with 19" trout, and wants a "BIG" one..

thegeneral · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2016, 04:26:53 PM »

Hopefully we'll have a Kodak moment or two.

Blacklab · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2016, 06:45:47 PM »

Quote from: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 04:26:53 PM

Hopefully we'll have a Kodak moment or two.

thegeneral · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2016, 07:58:16 AM »

STINKSTRINGBOW we're waiting for a story with pictures.

Rainier10 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2016, 08:12:51 AM »

Tagging for photos.

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:11:53 AM »

When I woke up to my alarm, I was a little concerned because it had been going off for a while and I don't ever like to be late.
But all my fears were dissolved when I went to wake up my daughter and she was already awake and almost dressed and ready to go!
She grabbed a quick breakfast while I had a cup of coffee and my only cigarette for the day (no smoking-per "thegeneral"s rules)
We met him pretty close to 6:30, I usually like to be a little early, but am never late.
Quick transfer of the rods, and off we went.
Short wait at the launch, pretty uneventful.

Gringo31 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:13:12 AM »

Hoping this ends with a big smile and a nice fish!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:15:09 AM »

Then a short ride across the water to get our spot in line..

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:17:28 AM »

The "American Pride" paddle boat made a pass by for a little entertainment.

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:18:42 AM »

And we watched our rods...

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:19:51 AM »

Then a boat drifted by with a fish on...

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:21:11 AM »

But fishing was kind of slow, so Brigette took a little nap.

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:24:16 AM »

Then the rod in the back started jumping around and we woke her up!
FISH ON!!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:26:46 AM »

I don't know who had a bigger smile, me or my daughter, but this was FUN!!
The biggest fish she had ever felt on the end of her rod, and what a fight it was putting on!!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:29:54 AM »

It took a look at us, and back to the fight..

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:31:50 AM »

Almost in the net...

2MANY · « **Reply #27 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:40:11 AM »

Saw you guys pulling out of the exit 77 park and ride while I was headed to work.

Bet a day of fishing was better then my day at work. ?

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #28 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:41:25 AM »

... And then we lost it..

A little disappointed, but still excited, Brigette was all smiles when she said she would have eaten that fish..
Maybe we will get another chance..
But it was just not meant to be this time.
We fished as long as there was a tide, but no more bites..
Quick ride back to the launch and a much needed restroom break, my daughter had a good time, we are very appreciative of the effort put out by our captain "thegeneral"
Brigette understands that fishing is not always catching, and is very appreciative of the opportunity.
It was a good day, and I cannot thank our host enough, who even refused my offer of fuel for the trip, I did buy him lunch, but he never ate it, and went out of his way to show us a good time.
Thanks again!!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:44:49 AM »

Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...

WSU · « **Reply #30 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:47:47 AM »

Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:44:49 AM

Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...

That doesn't sound like a problem to me.

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2016, 10:50:33 AM »

Yep that will hook a person for life!

thegeneral · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2016, 11:08:38 AM »

STIKNSTRINGBOW great pictures and a very good write up. Bridget did a great job of fighting the fish and I'm so thankful that I didn't knock it off with the net.
It was pleasure having the two of you aboard was enjoyable I just wish there had been more chances.

Curly · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2016, 11:11:48 AM »

Awesome. Those are some great pics too, especially the action shot of the jumping fish.

Widgeondeke · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2016, 11:26:47 AM »

Glad she had a good time.

Good on ya thegeneral

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #35 on:** August 23, 2016, 11:39:51 AM »

Quote from: WSU on August 23, 2016, 10:47:47 AM

Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:44:49 AM
Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...

That doesn't sound like a problem to me.

Considering I don't get much Salmon opportunity, it is kind of a problem.
But who knows? we might get another chance sometime...
Combat fishing from shore is just not that much fun with kids, especially when I am not that experienced myself.

WSU · « **Reply #36 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:11:57 PM »

Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 11:39:51 AM

Quote from: WSU on August 23, 2016, 10:47:47 AM
Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:44:49 AM
Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...

That doesn't sound like a problem to me.
Considering I don't get much Salmon opportunity, it is kind of a problem.
But who knows? we might get another chance sometime...
Combat fishing from shore is just not that much fun with kids, especially when I am not that experienced myself.

Lots of non-combat places to fish and catch fish. I hate combat fishing with a passion.

WSU · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:16:41 PM »

And I didn't mean to derail your thread. It's awesome you got out and she got to fight a nice king!

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2016, 12:58:12 PM »

Not really de-railed...
Kind of a hint for another nice person to give us a chance.

Thanks to "thegeneral"s generosity, I still have fuel costs in my budget.. hint, hint...

DOUBLELUNG · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:26:09 PM »

A framed print of that one with the salmon in the air would make a neat gift for your daughter.

thegeneral · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:35:09 PM »

Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on August 23, 2016, 01:26:09 PM

A framed print of that one with the salmon in the air would make a neat gift for your daughter.

That failed net attempt would make a good one also, look close and you can see the wobblier in his mouth.
StringBow got a couple great shoots.

cavemann · « **Reply #41 on:** August 24, 2016, 08:49:46 AM »

Thegeneral, what a great offer and trip you provided... These are the HuntWa stories I love to see. Great pics, great write up and awesome experience for the young lady to get a chance to fish Kings on the Columbia!!

hiway_99 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 25, 2016, 07:46:54 PM »

I have an open seat for either sat or Sunday. Which ever one works better for you stickstringbow. It will be bouy 10 fishing out of chinook wa. My boat is the water and waiting to go. I'm fishing with my two daughters 7 and 9 years old but have plenty of room for the two of you. I will take care of all expenses and leaving the dock by 530 am both days.

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Taco280AI · « **Reply #43 on:** August 25, 2016, 07:51:36 PM »

Looks like she had a good time, all that really matters

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #44 on:** August 26, 2016, 12:18:42 PM »

Thanks!! hiway_99, I will check with Brigette and see if she can go.

hiway_99 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 26, 2016, 12:27:27 PM »

Saturday is a 40% chance of rain but you can keap any chinook. Sundays weather looks better but it's hatchery chinooks only.

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STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #46 on:** August 26, 2016, 12:44:44 PM »

Only problem is that I work Saturday at 1:00,

Was planning on heading for Naselle on Monday to set up camp, camping Wed and Thursday.
With this offer we could fish Sunday, even though I will be closer (Naselle) Monday, Wed, Thurs...
Still worth the drive just to boat a fish, even if we cannot keep one.

REHJWA · « **Reply #47 on:** August 26, 2016, 12:56:08 PM »

Awesome and good luck next trip

STIKNSTRINGBOW · « **Reply #48 on:** August 26, 2016, 01:04:38 PM »

Unfortunately I just checked with Brigette, even though she would REALLY like to go, she is meeting a friend at the airport, leaving at 5:30 PM to drive to SeaTac on Sunday.
Thank you for thinking of us, maybe some other time?

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