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Jim in CT · 06-02-2012, 07:37 PM

My family will be on the Cape from June 16-23. Still need to decide which house, either in Easthamor Truro.

My 6 year old son wants to fish on a boat. Thus far, his fishing has been limited to catching a few bluegills at a local pond with his Snoopy Zebco setup.

Is there a type of fishing appropriate for a kid that young, that we can enjoy? Scup fishing? Maybe light-tackle trolling for schoolie stripers? Maybe we can try for a larger fish with me holding the rod and helping the reel?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, if anyone can recommend a good, family friendly captain in that area, we would appreciate that too. Thanks guys.

06-02-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
Jim in CT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20,441	Charter trip on Cape with a 6-year-old? My family will be on the Cape from June 16-23. Still need to decide which house, either in Easthamor Truro. My 6 year old son wants to fish on a boat. Thus far, his fishing has been limited to catching a few bluegills at a local pond with his Snoopy Zebco setup. Is there a type of fishing appropriate for a kid that young, that we can enjoy? Scup fishing? Maybe light-tackle trolling for schoolie stripers? Maybe we can try for a larger fish with me holding the rod and helping the reel? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, if anyone can recommend a good, family friendly captain in that area, we would appreciate that too. Thanks guys.