“He was grabbing my back and helping,” Emily said.

Paul said she fishes like a pro.

“She catch-netted her own bait. She knew exactly where to go per conditions and time of year, water level temperature, all that,” Paul said.

The proud papa said hi daughter’s skills are so keen they caught a 6-foot 2-inch Alligator Gar about two minutes later.

“The pole went off again. I picked it up, sat, gave her the pole and sure enough, she said, ‘Dad it’s another big one,’” Paul said.