CarpQuest Blog - Take a Kid Carping

CarpQuest Blog – Take a Kid Carping – 2014

June is TAKC “Take a Kid Carping” month for the Carp Anglers Group.

To honor of this event, I had the privilege to take Casey, Brittany and their 4 yr old son, Brayden, out carp fishing for their first time. Casey had written to me earlier in the year to ask if I could take his son our fishing so he could see a carp up close and personal !

I chose Chatfield Reservoir, CO, as the destination. This venue had provided some great days fishing last year. If there was anyone to get a carp on the the bank for the young lad, this would be it.

So, how did we do ?

Casey banked his first carp, and the biggest of the session, a fine 13 lb 8 oz common. I landed 3 more commons, all low doubles. Though we did not manage to catch a carp “as big as Brayden”, we sure tried for the young lad. His enthusiasm was quite infectious.

Casey went on to take Brayden out again carp fishing over the following days and week and they had some real fine captures.

I had the opportunity to meet and fish with a wonderful family.

Brayden was able to get up close and personal with some big fish. He did appear quite pleased with our captures!

So to all of you, get out there, and “Take a Kid Carping”

Heck, just take a kid fishing, it’s worth it, to see the beaming smile upon their face!

Here was the video of that session, hope you enjoy !