harvey lee Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 This was submitted to me to post the photo about Kris Kristufek's grandson's first walleye. The smile tells the whole story. If this is what one catches on a Lake Lady rod, I should have owned one years ago. Kris is the owner of LakeLady rods and is a sponsor on Fishing Minnesota. http://www.lakeladyrods.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Kristufek Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 That's my 7 year old grandson, Benjamin caught his first walleye yesterday (7/9/09). It was caught off the dock at his parents cabin on a "un-named" Brainerd Lakes area lake early in the morning, while still wearing his PJ's. The monster walleye measured 29" long with a 17-1/2" girth weighing in at 11 pounds! The fish took the Gulp-Alive minnow and bobber combination hook-line-and sinker, the battle ensued until Benjamin's mom got the net and landed this beautiful fish. The fish is being mounted as it did not survive after all the excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzeback Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 great fish, what a chub. hopefully the mount does it justice. And I think i've skipped worms under that dock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPocket Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Nice walleye. Thats a happy boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 wow! beautiful fish! congrats to the young guy. i bet he is hooked for life now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Awesome fish. 29" and 11 lbs? I'm surprised with a girth like that, it didn't weigh more. I'm 41 and your grandson has beat my biggest fish . Congrats Kris and Benjamin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpmanjake Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 wow! i didnt read the post below it! 11lbs!!! WOW!!! that is a monster for his first! BIG congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congrats to the young man!What an awsome fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Otter Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congrats bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bus33 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 That smile is priceless. My daughters first fish was a 4 inch bluegill while icefishing and I saw the same expression. I'll never forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Geez, that's the second time this year I've heard of a munchkin catching a 11+lb walleye as their first one. Good for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWadeS Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 wow that is awesome and a great smile! I suppose time to target other species now, tough to beat that 1st walleye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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