We used the suggestions made in an earlier post (in this blog series), about choosing fishing gear for kids and went to Captain Sharks here in San Pedro. Romen got himself fitted with his first pole July 28, 2021, and today will be his first day fishing. Fishing Equipment Fishing can be an extremely simple and inexpensive activity to do with kids. It can be really enjoyable and provides lots of quality time together. The basic things you'll need are: a simple pole, fishing line, hooks and some bait.
We're Going Dock Fishing! Consider Bringing
Fishing lessons, courtesy of Elmer Jose Rivera Hot To Get Started Few memories stick out in our minds as clearly as catching our first fish. Ambergris Caye sits parallel to the Belize Barrier Reef (190 miles long), which is part of the Meso-American Barrier Reef (over 650 miles long). So there's plenty of opportunities to do some fishing. Here are some tips to make those fishing memories with your kids..... The biggest thing to remember about fishing with kids, is to acknowledge it's about spending quality time together, not about the number of fish you catch. Avoid putting undo pressure on your child to catch a fish or even a "BIG FISH". Remember they call it fishing, not catching for a reason. Here are some helpful suggestions to get the most out of your time fishing together.
6 Tips for Dock Fishing w/ Kids TIP #1 - Start with Simple Equipment If this is your child's first time fishing, don't buy the expensive rod & reel, keep it simple. They aren't going to know the different between a $50. dollar rod and a $300. rod. This is about teaching them to fish and the joy that comes from fishing not how much money you spent. Skip the suspending plugs and stick to these basic items:
TIP #2 - CHOOSE A DOCK WITHOUT ALOT OF ACTIVITY While we all love the rush and excitement of an active dock, it can be a bit distracting when it comes to learning how to fish for the first time. Try to find a dock, where you will be the only ones on the dock for 3-4 hours. A dock free of distractions, will help your child focus on the art of fishing, rather than whats happening around them. TIP #3 - USE FRESH BAIT The best way to catch alot of fish, is to go at the right time of day and use fresh bait. TIP #4 - LIMIT YOUR TIME (we recommend 3-4 hours) Even the most enthusiastic first-time fishermen, should only stay out 3-4 hours max. If you attempt to make an all-day of it, your child is going to get bored. Kids have limited attention spans, and you'll want them to enjoy it. Set a time limit before you set out, so they'll want to do it again. TIP #5 - HAVE A BACK-UP PLAN IN CASE YOU DON'T CATCH ANY FISH First time fisherman go out with the idea that they will come home with fish. They simply do not understand how difficult it can really be, to even catch a fish. If your 3-4 hours is up and you haven't caught a fish, have a backup plan. We suggest taking your child to Caramba's (for dinner), and let them pick out the fish they want to eat - from the assorted ice-containers out front. Caramba's - Pick your Seafood! If you're child didn't catch a fish, a great back up plan can be to take them to Caramba's and let them pick out a fish they want to eat. Another great option, is to bring the fish you've caught into Caramba's and let them cook it up for you. Nothing can bring a young fisherman more satisfaction, than eating what he's just caught. Caramba's Has An Assortment of Fresh Fish TIP #6 - FOCUS ON THE FUN A first time fishing trip should be more about fun than anything else. This is your opportunity to spend quality time with your child, so sit back relax and enjoy yourself. Lower your expectations and help your child understand, it's not about what you catch, its about the fun you're having trying to do it. Remember it's called fishing, not catching for a reason. Supply Checklists for Fishing We got caught in an unexpected torrential downpour, when we went. If going dock fishing during the rainy season, always take along a rain poncho with you.
Best Time to Dock Fish? WHEN TO GO - Anytime that you can get away with your kids safely is a good time. However, as you gain experience you will see that some times are more likely to be productive than others. The following bullet points provide some basic fishing tips.
Enjoy the Experience They call it our golden years for a reason. Fishing can be a rewarding experience for both grandparents and grandchildren a like. It's an activity that doesn't require alot of physical exertion, it allows grandparents quality time to bond and get to know their grandchildren better. Fishing experiences, will be memories you'll look back upon for years to come. Preparing Your Fish for Dinner Towards the end of the day, a barracuda got Romen's hook, we also got to see some spotted rays surfacing ontop the water. Overall it was a great day, despite the torrential downpour, which only added to our excitement. Romen's extra special treat came (at day's end), when "Grandma Diana" cooked his fish for dinner. Enjoy the Experience Dock fishing is something Marcy & I have wanted to do for some time. From the moment we bought Romen his first fishing pole, to the time he caught his first fish was about six (6) hours. Most of this time was spent getting gas, stocking the cooler, and driving him to his fishing location. Will this young fisherman be fishing again? Without a doubt! Only next time, Mami is coming with us. This ends yet another adventure for (2) Boys in Belize.
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Nani Turley
This lovely lady I'm sitting next to (is Roman's mom), the mother to my grandson. Together, we are going to take the boys (Jaymin & Romen - Jaymin being my other grandson), on a series of adventures throughout the country of Belize. This is our photo diary of those adventures, to share with you. Many of these adventures can be enjoyed by families (just like us), while traveling on vacation in Belize. Archives
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Things to do w/ KidsAmbergris Caye
Bird Watching - Ambergris Caye Chicken Drop Crab Races - Nauti Crab Culture House - San Pedro Feed the Birds - Off the Dock Fishing - From a Dock Fishing - Deep Sea 1/2 day Fishing - Reef 1/2 day Fishing - Fly Fishing 1/2 day Fishing - Flat Fishing 1/2 day Sailing - Day Sail Caye Caulker Sailing - Around the Island Sailing - Manatee Watch Snorkeling - Mexico Rocks Snorkeling - Hol Chan Reserve Snorkeling - Shark Ray Alley Shopping - Island Gift Shops Swimming - Secret Beach Swimming - Boca del Rio Tour - Belize Chocolate Factory Tour - Caye Coffee Factory Tour - Crocodile Encounter Tour - Marco Gonzales Mayan Site Tour - Paradice Ice Cream Factory Truck Stop - Kids Movie Night CAYE CAULKER Caye Caulker Split Things to do w/ KidsMAINLAND BELIZE
ATM Cave Exploring ATV Jungle Dirt Bikes Baboon Sanctuary Barron Bliss Lighthouse Belize Zoo - All indigenous Animals Bird Watching - Crooked Tree Black Hole Cave Rappelling Blue Hole National Park Butterfly Farm Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary Culture House - Belize City Cave Tubing Cave Canoeing - Barton Creek Cave - St. Herman's Cave Green Iguana Conservation Hiking - Mt. Pine Ridge Horseback Riding in Rainforest Horse & Buggy Ride Belize City Old Belize - Belize City Old Belize Cultural Center Ruins - Altun Ha Mayan Ruins Ruins - Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins Ruins - Caracol Mayan Ruins Ruins - Lamanai Mayan Ruins Ruins - Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Ruins - Tikal (Guatemala) San Ignacio Food Market Swing Bridge - Belize City Tour - Banana Farms Tour - Chocolate Farms Tour - Museum of Belize Zip Lining in Rainforest Foods to TryFun Things to Eat with Kids
Soursap Ice-Cream Salbutes Papusas Panadas Stewed Chicken Rice & Beans Chicken Quesadillas Custard Apples Dragon Fruit Lime Juice Watermelon Juice Horchata Birds to FindCommon Birds on Ambergris Caye
White Pelican Brown Pelican Seagulls Royal Tern Tropical Mockingbird Magnificent Frigatebird White Winged Dove Double Crested Cormorant White Ibis Blue Heron Black Vultures Great Kiskadee Animals to SeeCommon Animals Found on Ambergris Caye
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