Christmas Day fishing can be a family tradition

Every Christmas Day, my children and I sneak away to try and catch a fish. When time allows, we launch the skiff. However, most of the time, we visit one of the Daniel Island docks or ponds. This year, we fished from a dock.

Upon our arrival, the tide was nearing dead low. Elliott and Maddie picked up rods rigged with Z-Man TRD lures on 1/6-ounce Ned LockZ jigs. After a few casts, Maddie caught a small trout. We quickly took the requisite Christmas fishing picture and released the tiny trout to grow up. Unfortunately, upon reviewing the photo, Maddie decided her eyes were closed and the shot was not fit for public consumption. So, we kept on fishing.

About then, another family arrived at the dock. Matt Walsh had brought his boys, Hack, Michael and Graeme, to do a little Christmas Day fishing as well. We exchanged holiday greetings and then got back to fishing. After a few more casts, Elliott and I doubled up on small trout.

With our Christmas tradition completed, we decided to make one more cast before leaving. Michael Walsh and I doubled up. Michael’s trout was small. Mine was miniature. We both were elated. Matt took a picture of our double and texted it to me. As we left the dock, I was happy that my adult children continue to uphold our tradition and I hoped that the Walsh family had started one of their own.

Contact Captain Greg Peralta at captgregp@gmail.com or call (843) 224-0099.

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