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Just another small smallie..... :)

Mark Christianson

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Mark Christianson Grand Master

Mark Christianson

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I also put this in the Mississippi North forum, but I thought you basser dudes would approve in here too.....


My son caught a true trophy today on the Mississippi.
I have fished for a lot of years on the river, and I have yet to break 20 inches. My biggest is 19 3/4".
Well, today my son had to set the mark a bit higher.
Brandon Christianson is 7 years old, and my best fishing buddy without a doubt.
Until today...... wink.gif
He set the new mark. As I was fartin' around to replace a blade on my spinnerbait that had come off on another smallie, he smacked into this pig.
21 inches. Absolutely unbelieveable. My head is swelling with pride.

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Brandon,
The target is on your back now..... smile.gif

Great fish kiddo, and enjoy!!!!!!!

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Beef46 Enthusiast

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Nice fish!!! Congrats to the little guy. There is nothing better than seeing the look on their faces when they catch a nice fish.

My 4 year old caught an 11" Crappie yesterday while we were taking a 15 minute break from tubing. Now he claims he's "The Master Fisherman" (rubs it in his older brothers face). He says, "I catch nothing but big fish." You know what, he's right. Everytime we go out he catches a beauty no matter what species.....

It's a lot of fun.

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Jim W Mentor

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Excellent Photo and catch! HIs rod had to have been doubled hard!
Any arial displays...ooohs and ahhhhs?

I hope he can repeat soon and not have to relish this picture for too long!

THanks for sharing it!!!

Jim W

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BLB, you should send in that fish to the Master Angler awards for the State of Minnesota, and the In-Fishermen. Last year my 5 year old caught and released a 19.5 " Smallie and when the medal, patch, and other awards came in she was grinning from ear to ear. A little something for them to hang on to and brag about for life. Congratulations to you guys, some true memories for a lifetime. smile.gif

Corey Bechtold

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No Oooo's and ahhh's.
Just a lot of "Oh Sh!t's", praying that it would hang on.
I had just bought a new baitcaster for him, and I had not adjusted the drag at all. Totally my fault.
He horsed that thing in, with the drag locked up tight. I finally realized why he was darn near getting yanked overboard, and got the drag loosened a bit for him.
I am quite amazed that thing didn't come off with the tension between Brandon and her/him.

Thank goodness he had his kung-my-mom-sees-this grip on that rod. Visions to relish for a longgg time.

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I've been chasing smallies all over 2 states for over 15 years and have yet to break 20 1/2". Makes me feel like a putz.

Great fish, and on a baitcaster too. Kid's a natural. You have every right to feel proud. Good luck in the future!

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