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wtbybud · Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 9

Am taking my grandson out tomorrow, and yes I know its friday the 13th.. He just wants to go out and catch something and since he's only 6 just want him to catch but also to be safe too. Any advice would be helpful either park, docks or a bridge with not much traffic... thanks

RobO · Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 285 Location: South Windsor

Try the DEEP docks in Old Lyme. Catching something there is hit or miss, but it is a safe and clean place to take your grandchild.

Bring a dozen sand worms and use a fish finder rig.

Also you can try and go crabbing for blue crabs there by using a 10-15 food string tied to a chicken wing or leg... I do this while I am waiting for a fish to come along and take my bait.

http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.asp?siteid=533

Good luck.
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wtbybud · Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 9

I was thinking about the boat launch under the bridge but this place sounds better maybe we will try both... He just wants to catch something...

toonces · Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 31

how was it? i have a 3 yo and this place sounds safe enough.

wtbybud · Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 9

I was there today, went just to check it out because it was raining. Lots of people crabbing not many fishing...Seemed safe enough for my grandson... He was a little cold but hey it wasn't a great day today...Next time will bring some chicken...