A Memorable TFF Trip...

[LundAngler]

Over the Fourth of July weekend I had the opportunity to take my dad and my 5 year old son fishing on the TFF. This was my boy's first trip to the flowage and it was a memorable one to say the least! I was a bit apprehensive to take him walleye fishing during the "dog days" of summer, because he has the attention span of my Brittany Spaniel (like zero).

I was even more nervous after a quick discussion with Josh (the new Ranger). He mentioned that things had been a little slow for the previous few weeks due to the mayfly hatch. We went anyway, and I'm glad we did.

My son caught the first fish of the day (all by himself). After trying to help him, I was firmly instructed "dad, I can do it myself!" At first glance, I thought it was a small pike, but after a second pass I realized that it was a walleye. Grandpa was quick with the net, and it turned out to be a nice 19" Walleye.

I think I have a newly converted walleye fisherman. Only problem is he thinks they all should be 19". As I was taking this picture he was quick to tell Grandpa to put his fish in front because it was bigger! I will not forget this trip anytime soon.