Jonn Graham Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Just had to share this photo of young Garrett Taylor. Him, his father, and grandfather were all clients of mine this past Sunday on the Mackinaw. This photo is only one of the two big smallies this youngster caught. All on his own. I have never in my life seen a 10 year old fish like this kid. Skipping baits under trees, setting the hook like a champ, fishing a jig slow on the bottom, etc. I was blown away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg S Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Jonn, Now that is a great pic! Gregg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yah, I thought the same thing. The photo really popped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 What a great shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Looks like he was gonna kiss it ala- Jimmy Houston! Great shot, and a great memory for the entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Awesome! I bet he will be a return customer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary L Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The best part of that photo can't be seen but some people can realize it because they are well aware of it's implications. Yes, he is a young man and he is catching a beautiful Smallie. Most important part of the photo is that he represents the future of the ISA and of Smallmouth fishing all over Illinois. Every friend he shows that picture to will want to get out and do the same thing and when he does he will be hooked and will someday join the ISA and work to make Smallmouth fishing better. That young man may very well be the first president of the National Smallmouth Alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Awesome. A future guide in the making....better watch over your shoulder Jonn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The best part of that photo can't be seen but some people can realize it because they are well aware of it's implications. Yes, he is a young man and he is catching a beautiful Smallie. Most important part of the photo is that he represents the future of the ISA and of Smallmouth fishing all over Illinois. Every friend he shows that picture to will want to get out and do the same thing and when he does he will be hooked and will someday join the ISA and work to make Smallmouth fishing better. That young man may very well be the first president of the National Smallmouth Alliance. That photo should make our bulletin, and maybe our website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Terrific shot, Jonn. That young man may very well be the first president of the National Smallmouth Alliance. If things go well, he'll be somewhere between the 10th and 20th president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psmcgrew Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I just want to know what he switched to after checking out the contents of its stomach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Excellent Jonn , excellent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don R Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Great photo John! Captured the moment perfectly. OK...caption contest begins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bterrill Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Great! He's looking at that fish like it's a small one to him! Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Lee Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 that says it all. we do what we do to make sure this will happen everyday to kids everywhere. How can you say that kid isn't hooked? He looks like one of those kids that never cracks a smile w/o a fish in hand. Good stuff Jonn. That's one trip you'll never forget, EVER!!! See you on the water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Lee Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 i'll start the captions... "Ok, so dad's throwing a blue craw w/ black claws, but this fish has blue claws sticking out of it's throat-hole. {Jonn takes picture, perfect timing as always} I'll just slip this beauty back in the drink and act like nothing happened."{kid switches to black craw w/ blue pinchers and knocks the snot out of 'em} That picture beings back fond memories, only wish mine contained pig smallies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Trust me, that kid is hooked on smallmouths now! During our trip he was already talking to dad about coming back to the river in the very near future. In addition, that is only one of the two big smallies this youngster caught. here is the other. And make no mistake, this boy catching two big smallies was no accident or luck. This 10 year old could fish like you would not believe. He was skipping baits back under trees and landing nearly every cast within inches of his target. It was unbelieavable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Good photos all. I noticed you got the kid packing a third grip, good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Schad M Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Good photos all. I noticed you got the kid packing a third grip, good job. My My Jonn, You've come a long way. Both those pics are centered. LoL Lookin forward to the middle of Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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