Fishing with Lilly

If there is one thing that I am looking forward to more than anything in 2013 is the prospect of fishing with my daughter, Lillian.  Now one year older, maturing by the day, her fishing interest are peaking.  My ability to involve her in as many high quality fishing experiences as possible will be the challenge of the upcoming open water fishing season.  In addition to the busy daily schedules of the Seiner Family, I'll be in direct competition with dance class, daycare, my full-time position with the South Dakota Community Foundation, and kindergym.  One way to ensure success in 2013 will be to focus on high quality, fishable water.  I'm interested in quick access, high catch rates, and the prospect of large fish.  

Here are a few fishing hotspots that will gain our fishing focus:    

Lilly with a Missouri River Whitey

1 - Stockdams - Ample opportunities on the Ft. Pierre National Grasslands and private land will easily meet the criteria listed above.  Bass and bluegill love the fly.  : )

2 - Trout, Trout, Trout - Trout opportunities abound in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  With a plan to introduce Lillian to the fly rod this year, the eager fish and fishable water in the Black Hills should offer great experiences for the first time fly fisher.

3 - Stay close to home - We are fortunate to live near an amazing fishery in the Missouri River.  White and smallmouth bass frequent the channel near our house, and happily gobble up a perfectly presented marabou clouser.  Their willingness to bite and the ferocity of their fight never gets old.  With the marina across the street, and prime fishing water a short 1-2 min boat ride away, this should allow the entire family to enjoy the water a bit more in 2013.

4 -   Lake Oahe - Smallmouth bass, northern pike and the common carp all species that will eat a fly thrown from shore.  The best thing about Oahe, each cast presents that unique chance of a lunker fish.  A fish that will alter your "fishing is cool" attitude to a "I need to go fishing!" philosophy.  Big carp are on this year's agenda for sure!

Lilly with a Lake Oahe Smallmouth

Whether we get out once or 100 times, 2013 will be a memorable one for Lilly and I.  I can't wait!