Austin’s big fish(Ryan Hale)

  • ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    June 28, 2004 at 5:18 am #1244500

    My middle son Austin caught a fish of a lifetime today on Spirit Lake.We do not have a trophy factory like some of the other midwest waters so this fish was something special for us.
    In the past 2 weeks Austin has put a 30″ northern,18″ smallmouth,and this 26.5″ walleye in the boat.
    Sorry to brag but to see the fight,netting,and pics was something special to share with a son.
    Ryan Hale

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    June 28, 2004 at 7:51 am #310236

    Memories of a lifetime!!!!!!!!
    Nice catch

    gsmith
    Mondamin, Iowa
    Posts: 12
    June 28, 2004 at 7:55 am #310237

    Nice looking fish! I’m sure that it was fun and exciting getting that fish in the boat! Does Austin offer any tips for the rest of us?

    Keep up the good job and enjoy those fishing trips with the boys!

    Gary

    Great White
    Vinton, Iowa
    Posts: 362
    June 28, 2004 at 12:23 pm #310246

    Great fish for a great kid! Really takes after his dad. Man Austin you have grown three feet since you were sliding around on the ice at Big Creek, way to go.

    –Whitey

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59996
    June 28, 2004 at 12:48 pm #310253

    Following in his fathers foot steps, is he?

    Awesome fish!

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    June 28, 2004 at 2:11 pm #310273

    Another one guys,thanks for all the kind words.I’m still on cloud 9 about all of this.He caught this fish in front of many other boats in the area.I will put up a report in the near future on our special night.
    Ryan Hale

    clay
    Kansas City, Mo
    Posts: 78
    June 28, 2004 at 2:14 pm #310275

    WAY TO GO!!!! Awesome job DAD. Did you keep her or let her go?

    Clay

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    June 28, 2004 at 2:30 pm #310277

    Clay,she went back in after the pics.Austin add I made sure she was o.k. and then said are good-bye’s to her as she gentle slid away,very awesome moment for us to share together.
    Ryan Hale

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    June 28, 2004 at 2:31 pm #310278

    Ryan, tell Austin “way to go” for me! That’s a great fish. I’m sure Cole is thrilled for his brother, right?

    DeeZee
    Champlin, Mn
    Posts: 2128
    June 28, 2004 at 7:35 pm #310354

    Atta Boy Austin!!
    Congrats on a VERY nice walleye.
    Nice job!

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    June 28, 2004 at 7:52 pm #310355

    Now that is cool! Nice fish Austin Quite the mouth on that fish, a true trophy

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    June 28, 2004 at 7:57 pm #310358

    Thats a nice fish on any lake… Nice going Austin

    yoda840
    Western North Carolina
    Posts: 91
    June 29, 2004 at 1:44 am #310402

    Austin is like 14? I’m 51 and that is a bigger ‘eye than I’ve ever caught …. (hooked? .. well, I can imagine, can’t I?

    Way to go, Austin.

    Barry

    panfish
    Blairsburg IA
    Posts: 166
    June 29, 2004 at 2:04 am #310405

    Austin I want a guided trip with you leave your Dad at home I’ll do the driving!!

    Excellent fish little man way to go!

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    June 29, 2004 at 2:02 pm #310446

    Austin is just 9 years old,I did tell him he might not get another like it again-but I hope he does.
    Wade,Cole jealous? Never happen would it-ha,ha.He still has us beat on that 20″ smallie though and he makes sure everyone know about that fish.
    I’ve had a few e-mails from past clients wanting Austin to take them out fishing
    Ryan Hale

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    June 29, 2004 at 5:47 pm #310502

    nice jon Austin. I think i will have you take me fishing instead of your pops. maybe we can make him clean all of the fish that we catch. ha ha ha. great memories ryan, thanks for sharing them.

    thanks

    shane

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    June 29, 2004 at 8:59 pm #310556

    Great job kiddo.

    Gator Hunter

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