Help a dad out!!!

[Pochanaquarhip]

Ok guys I need help. My fishing experience is limited. My dad took me when I was little but I never got taught how to tie hooks and bobbers and any of that other stuff. Or how to do it as far as lengths go… and weights.. etc etc. When I got older me and my dad only hunted so I have basically zero knowledge of fishing.

I have my own kid now and he’s showing interest in wanting to fish. I bought him a rod and reel today (I also got myself one) but now I need to learn how to do the other stuff involved in fishing.

i got him a Zebco Dock Demon and I got a Zebco 33 (6’ I think?) My thinking is if the reel sucks on the Dock Demon I can get a Zebco 33 micro reel and stick on it… I think at least. I don’t know shit about this stuff.

I also need recommendations on what kind of stuff to buy as far as tackle goes. I’ll need a tackle box as well… help!!!

(Oh I also need to know what license I need and if he needs one. He is 5.)

 

[SoonerP226]

If you’re fishing on private ponds, you generally don’t need a fishing license, but if you want to fish public waters (lakes, rivers, etc), you’ll need one. I don’t think a 5 year old needs one, but the ODWC Fishing Regs will tell you that.

Fishing Regulations | OK Department of Wildlife Conservation

www.wildlifedepartment.com

 

[OkieJoe]

What will you be fishing for? The setup and bait/lure selection is based on targeting a specific fish. A cousin of mine and myself are planning on heading out your way on Nov 30th for a couple days of pheasant hunting. We both fish a fair amount, and we’d be happy to meet up for supper somewhere and talk about it with you. Probably the easiest and most successful setup for little ones is using a round bobber with a small weight along with a hook and bait. I’d suggest starting with worms. Find a pond or lake with perch, and he should be able to get some to the shore. Here’s a very basic video.

 

[conditionzero]

What are the specs on the rods? That will generally determine what you are able to reliably toss with it. What are you trying to fish for? Catfish, lmb, smb, crappie?

Fishing in the winter is tough, you need to know the patterns of your target species. As well, because the fish are slower and less active in these colder months you generally fish more finesse type rigs.

 

[AER244]

The trigger spin 33 micro that you got is pretty kid friendly. Theyre made for throwing lighter lures with lighter line, which is generally better for small kids. Get you some small round bobbers, size 2-6 bait hooks, 1/16-1/4oz split shot, 1/8-1/4oz jig heads, some twisty tail grubs in assorted colors, a couple of rooster tails and/or a box of worms and you’ll be set. 4-8lb line too. I’m fond of the waterproof tray style tackle boxes, but anything to hold your stuff will work. The improved clinch and the palomar knots have served me well- I’d YouTube how to tie the knots. Guymon has a stocked trout fishery at sunset lake- I’d imagine those trout are pretty willing biters on worms/salmon eggs/rooster tails.

 

[Pochanaquarhip]

What will you be fishing for? The setup and bait/lure selection is based on targeting a specific fish. A cousin of mine and myself are planning on heading out your way on Nov 30th for a couple days of pheasant hunting. We both fish a fair amount, and we’d be happy to meet up for supper somewhere and talk about it with you. Probably the easiest and most successful setup for little ones is using a round bobber with a small weight along with a hook and bait. I’d suggest starting with worms. Find a pond or lake with perch, and he should be able to get some to the shore. Here’s a very basic video.

Started watching that fellows videos this evening. Very knowledgeable.

As @AER244 said i think I can fish for some trout here at the local lake in town. A coworker told me he thinks it should be stocked soon. Besides that I think there’s bluegill in it too? I’m not really sure. I’m not very educated on identifying fish but I’ll ask him tomorrow since he fishes it regularly. I think I remember someone saying there’s some catfish in it.

 

[Pochanaquarhip]

I ordered a backpack and some tackle boxes that fit in said backpack tonight.. I’ll go to Walmart and buy hooks and bobbers etc etc once my storage comes in.

Haven’t even cast yet and I’m getting excited.

 

[Pochanaquarhip]

Supposedly there is bass, catfish, bluegill, and walleye at Lake Etling by Kenton.

 

[SoonerP226]

My grandpa always had bluegills, perch, and catfish in his pond. I liked catfish best for eating, but I remember the bluegills and perch being a lot of fun to catch. They put up a good fight for their size.

 

[AER244]

ODWC usually starts stocking trout nov 1 I think, but they delayed it until Dec 1 this year due to drought and heat. You’d need a state license to fish any public waters. For sunset lake, You might need to check with the city of guymon to see if they require a city fishing permit as well. Your kid should be exempt from any license at his age.