For the Day of the Tournament My Uncle Mike took me to fish in the Bayou la Batre Kayak Classic Fishing Tournament, and thank goodness it was really breezy because it was hot that day. We choose to launch out of the Delta Port Marina, because it goes into Fowl River or out into the bay. My Uncle Mike picked this area because he thought it was safer for me. There are not many boats in the area and the marsh protects you from strong currents and wind. I was using my spinning reel and squid cut bait when I caught the 0.38 croaker; it won me 1st place in the junior division. At one point we were following a canal that we thought would take us to the bay, but it came to a dead end. My uncle had to get out of his kayak and get us turned around and the water was very nasty! After turning in my fish, we waited to get the results and the best part was hearing my name called out for being the winner! I won a trophy, a gold oyster shell medal, a tackle bag, a cooler bag, pliers, digit scale and a cooling rag.
And in the Future I am already looking forward to going kayaking again this weekend. I hope to save my money and buy a bigger kayak very soon. I really liked the Bayou la Batre Classic and can’t wait to fish it again or other fishing tournaments. I don’t worry too much during tournaments cause I have never won before so I just fish to have fun. The winning was just a bonus! I like being in a kayak because you are in control and out by yourself and can go where you want and when you want. Kayaking is very good exercise and makes your arm muscles big, and ladies love arm muscles. I think more kids should try kayak fishing, and just wish there were more places that kids could take kayaks and feel safe, like with no waves or big boats going by. There should also be more places for water safety and practicing kayaking.
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