My Son Caught His First Walleye

[CMA719]

A few weeks ago we were out fishing for channel cats in the D and R, and we got quite a surprise!! None of the three of us have ever caught a walleye before, and now myself and my youngest son have some catching up to do! 8 lb 28 inches!

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He got a nice channel cat out of the deal too. :D

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Edit: folks I apologize for the pics coming out sideways. I think they upright when you click on them (I tried resaving and rotating the images this time).

[dakota560]

Many guys fish a lifetime for a trophy walleye like that. Congratulations to your boy for a very impressive catch even more so considering it's his first walleye. Talk about setting the bar high, You guys have your work cut out for you. Great report, great story and two beautiful trophies. Real healthy looking walleye too, nice clean looking fish. Great job guys and thanks for sharing.

[deaone123]

Whoaa great walleye especially for your first

[AndyS]

8 pounds in the canal, sweet !!!

[Skunk City]

Big Walleye, nice!

[CMA719]

Thanks Folks! The walleye was handled very carefully and returned safely in short time! It was quite an experience to be face to face with a beautiful fish like that.

[ScowardNJ]

This is awesome! Your son looks psyched!!! Congrats on that big chunker eye!!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Hard to come by fish like that these days. It’s a trophy Walleye just about anywhere you go. Well done dad! Priceless look on the kids face. Amazing catch!!!:D

[thmyorke1]

amazing waldo!

[icebadger]

Congrats on his first and pb walleye and an 8lber at that :eek: Nice channel as well keep up the good work you guys are doing well. thanks for sharing that story.