Best place for a newbie in Northern Californiia (bay area)

[Lem Lo]

Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.

Thanks in advance,
Lem

[Scott Seidman]

Lem Lo > wrote in news:TDk7d.2537$5b1.1825
@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com:

> Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
> Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
> birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
> have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Lem
>

You definately want to go out for bluegill. I don't know much about
northern CA, but I bet there's a bluegill pond within about 3 miles of your
home.

How I would go about it if you don't find some local help:
1) go into a sporting goods store and buy yourself a CA fishing license.
2) ask in there for a local bluegill pond

If they can't help you, call whatever phone numbers you can find in the
literature that comes with your license. Keep telling them you're a new
fisherman teaching his nephew to fish, and you'd like to know a good
bluegill pond in the area.

I'd use worms that you can pick up in a bait shop. Fish them under a
bobber. If you could, go yourself first to make sure that you can catch
fish there-- if you can't, chances are your nephew can't, so find a better
place.

Last word of advice-- ten year olds have limited patience. When the outing
is over, don't try to extend it. Pack up, do something interesting, and
try again some other date.

Scott

[Lem Lo]

Scott Seidman wrote:

> Lem Lo > wrote in news:TDk7d.2537$5b1.1825
> @newssvr17.news.prodigy.com:
>
>
>>Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
>>Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
>>birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
>>have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Lem
>>
>
>
> You definately want to go out for bluegill. I don't know much about
> northern CA, but I bet there's a bluegill pond within about 3 miles of your
> home.
>
> How I would go about it if you don't find some local help:
> 1) go into a sporting goods store and buy yourself a CA fishing license.
> 2) ask in there for a local bluegill pond
>
> If they can't help you, call whatever phone numbers you can find in the
> literature that comes with your license. Keep telling them you're a new
> fisherman teaching his nephew to fish, and you'd like to know a good
> bluegill pond in the area.
>
> I'd use worms that you can pick up in a bait shop. Fish them under a
> bobber. If you could, go yourself first to make sure that you can catch
> fish there-- if you can't, chances are your nephew can't, so find a better
> place.
>
> Last word of advice-- ten year olds have limited patience. When the outing
> is over, don't try to extend it. Pack up, do something interesting, and
> try again some other date.
>
> Scott

Thank you Scott. What a great set of advice. We appreciate it all.

Cheers and happy fishing to you

[Lem Lo]

Scott Seidman wrote:

> Lem Lo > wrote in news:TDk7d.2537$5b1.1825
> @newssvr17.news.prodigy.com:
>
>
>>Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
>>Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
>>birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
>>have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Lem
>>
>
>
> You definately want to go out for bluegill. I don't know much about
> northern CA, but I bet there's a bluegill pond within about 3 miles of your
> home.
>
> How I would go about it if you don't find some local help:
> 1) go into a sporting goods store and buy yourself a CA fishing license.
> 2) ask in there for a local bluegill pond
>
> If they can't help you, call whatever phone numbers you can find in the
> literature that comes with your license. Keep telling them you're a new
> fisherman teaching his nephew to fish, and you'd like to know a good
> bluegill pond in the area.
>
> I'd use worms that you can pick up in a bait shop. Fish them under a
> bobber. If you could, go yourself first to make sure that you can catch
> fish there-- if you can't, chances are your nephew can't, so find a better
> place.
>
> Last word of advice-- ten year olds have limited patience. When the outing
> is over, don't try to extend it. Pack up, do something interesting, and
> try again some other date.
>
> Scott

Thank you Scott. What a great set of advice. We appreciate it all.

Cheers and happy fishing to you

[John]

First you AND your nephew must catch some fish to get you hooked on fishing.

Go to:
Coyote-Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave San Jose CA 95111 (408) 225-0225

They have a "pay for fish" trout pond where you two can catch fish to eat.
Also they have bank fishing after you pay the park admission fees.

Or Go To:

Trout Farm Inn
Address: 7701 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Phone: (831) 335-4317


Here you both can catch your fish and they take them into the restaurant and
cook them for you (or they used to do this).

After you two get hooked on catching trout, then go to the following places
to catch bluegill, bass and catfish.

In Fremont, the new Quarries Lake Park.

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry.htm

In Pleasanton, Shadow Cliffs park
Shadow Cliff Recreation Area

Address: 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 846-3000


This will get you both started Good luck!

John


"Lem Lo" > wrote in message
m...
> Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
> Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
> birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
> have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Lem

[Lem Lo]

John wrote:

> First you AND your nephew must catch some fish to get you hooked on fishing.
>
> Go to:
> Coyote-Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave San Jose CA 95111 (408) 225-0225
>
> They have a "pay for fish" trout pond where you two can catch fish to eat.
> Also they have bank fishing after you pay the park admission fees.
>
> Or Go To:
>
> Trout Farm Inn
> Address: 7701 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
> Phone: (831) 335-4317
>
>
> Here you both can catch your fish and they take them into the restaurant and
> cook them for you (or they used to do this).
>
> After you two get hooked on catching trout, then go to the following places
> to catch bluegill, bass and catfish.
>
> In Fremont, the new Quarries Lake Park.
>
> http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry.htm
>
> In Pleasanton, Shadow Cliffs park
> Shadow Cliff Recreation Area
>
> Address: 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
> Phone: (925) 846-3000
>
>
> This will get you both started Good luck!
>
> John
>
>
> "Lem Lo" > wrote in message
> m...
>
>>Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
>>Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
>>birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
>>have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it is.
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Lem
>
>
>

Terrific advice. We will try them. By the way, we called the trout farm
in Felton and they are not allowing fishing there for about a year. We
were bummed because that sounded soo perfect.

Thanks again

[William Barger]

You probably already realize this, but like Scott mentioned 10 year olds
have limited patience and attention spans. While teaching my son about
fishing I had to remember to give him 100% of myself, which usually
meant I rarely picked up a rod in the beginning. Watching the excitement
and pride he exuberated while playing and landing fish was more than
worth any small sacrifice on my part. When he would get bored there were
other things to draw and hold his attention. Things like wildlife, lure
inspection, pure one-on-one conversation, or his favorite: eating. I
truly believe he will be a lifelong fisherman. I hope when he is a
little older that while some of his peers are running the streets he
will be out on the lake enjoying the great sport of fishing.
Bill

[John]

Do a Yahoo Yellow Pages search for other nearby trout ponds, trout fishing,
etc. for other places to pay to catch fish immediately.

My 11 year old grandson has a very limited self-gratification time span when
fishing. He has to catch something frequently or he is out of focus.
Actually he gets cranky and whines a lot. (So do I <g>) So we use trout
ponds every other trip or so. He gets to brag how HE caught supper <g>.
Then next trip we go to bass and bluegill ponds where the bluegill bites
keep his interest up and the occasional bass keeps his excitement up. All
the action is used to tell him how lucky he is and to remember today's fun
in the future when he is not catching anything.

Don't know about your nephew, but my grandson can pull trout out of a pay
for play pond FAR quicker than I can pull cash out of my wallet! <g>

If Felton is near by, then try Loch Lomond for bank bluegill and bass
fishing. They also have rental boats.

http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/wt/llra/llra.html

Good luck!
John


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"Lem Lo" > wrote in message
...
> John wrote:
>
> > First you AND your nephew must catch some fish to get you hooked on
fishing.
> >
> > Go to:
> > Coyote-Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave San Jose CA 95111 (408) 225-0225
> >
> > They have a "pay for fish" trout pond where you two can catch fish to
eat.
> > Also they have bank fishing after you pay the park admission fees.
> >
> > Or Go To:
> >
> > Trout Farm Inn
> > Address: 7701 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
> > Phone: (831) 335-4317
> >
> >
> > Here you both can catch your fish and they take them into the restaurant
and
> > cook them for you (or they used to do this).
> >
> > After you two get hooked on catching trout, then go to the following
places
> > to catch bluegill, bass and catfish.
> >
> > In Fremont, the new Quarries Lake Park.
> >
> > http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry.htm
> >
> > In Pleasanton, Shadow Cliffs park
> > Shadow Cliff Recreation Area
> >
> > Address: 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
> > Phone: (925) 846-3000
> >
> >
> > This will get you both started Good luck!
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > "Lem Lo" > wrote in message
> > m...
> >
> >>Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
> >>Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
> >>birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
> >>have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it
is.
> >>
> >>Thanks in advance,
> >>Lem
> >
> >
> >
>
> Terrific advice. We will try them. By the way, we called the trout farm
> in Felton and they are not allowing fishing there for about a year. We
> were bummed because that sounded soo perfect.
>
> Thanks again

[John]

Do a Yahoo Yellow Pages search for other nearby trout ponds, trout fishing,
etc. for other places to pay to catch fish immediately.

My 11 year old grandson has a very limited self-gratification time span when
fishing. He has to catch something frequently or he is out of focus.
Actually he gets cranky and whines a lot. (So do I <g>) So we use trout
ponds every other trip or so. He gets to brag how HE caught supper <g>.
Then next trip we go to bass and bluegill ponds where the bluegill bites
keep his interest up and the occasional bass keeps his excitement up. All
the action is used to tell him how lucky he is and to remember today's fun
in the future when he is not catching anything.

Don't know about your nephew, but my grandson can pull trout out of a pay
for play pond FAR quicker than I can pull cash out of my wallet! <g>

If Felton is near by, then try Loch Lomond for bank bluegill and bass
fishing. They also have rental boats.

http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/wt/llra/llra.html

Good luck!
John


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"Lem Lo" > wrote in message
...
> John wrote:
>
> > First you AND your nephew must catch some fish to get you hooked on
fishing.
> >
> > Go to:
> > Coyote-Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Ave San Jose CA 95111 (408) 225-0225
> >
> > They have a "pay for fish" trout pond where you two can catch fish to
eat.
> > Also they have bank fishing after you pay the park admission fees.
> >
> > Or Go To:
> >
> > Trout Farm Inn
> > Address: 7701 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA 95018
> > Phone: (831) 335-4317
> >
> >
> > Here you both can catch your fish and they take them into the restaurant
and
> > cook them for you (or they used to do this).
> >
> > After you two get hooked on catching trout, then go to the following
places
> > to catch bluegill, bass and catfish.
> >
> > In Fremont, the new Quarries Lake Park.
> >
> > http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry.htm
> >
> > In Pleasanton, Shadow Cliffs park
> > Shadow Cliff Recreation Area
> >
> > Address: 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
> > Phone: (925) 846-3000
> >
> >
> > This will get you both started Good luck!
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > "Lem Lo" > wrote in message
> > m...
> >
> >>Hello. I would like to take my nephew (10) fishing for the first time.
> >>Neither of us have fished before and he got a new rod and reel for his
> >>birthday. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best place for him to
> >>have a chance at catching ANYTHING. Doesn't matter how big or what it
is.
> >>
> >>Thanks in advance,
> >>Lem
> >
> >
> >
>
> Terrific advice. We will try them. By the way, we called the trout farm
> in Felton and they are not allowing fishing there for about a year. We
> were bummed because that sounded soo perfect.
>
> Thanks again