It's come to my attention

[Delawareriver]

Wow some people just have too much time on their hands. Wish I had that much time but of course if I did I would spend it on the water and not worrying public forum pictures

[stevejordan]

next pic you post have him hold a gaff in his other hand just to piss off the googans

[River Renegade]

Why can't people just grow up already and keep their thoughts to themselves. Good for the kid and congrats to you!

[Esox Luciano]

I agree with Bunker Dunker & DelawareRiver, spot on. But, we can't have winners without any losers, you know. Wait till he catches more & the fan base will definitely grow. I know I've got a lil "club" of fans that don't appreciate real competition. Keep them pics coming, we love to great fish & good times!!

[Fisherman120]

There are whining ladies on every board, sadly this one is no different. Be happy for your kid and ignore the keyboard warriors.

[Skunk City]

Not for nothing, but I'll take a proper lip hold and belly support with a pair of gloves on over the 'shake n' bake, fish on the ground next to my boot' pictures I cringe at on a daily basis. If your boy is comfortable enough to hold the fish and stick his hands in a fishes mouth, he most certainly will be comfortable doing the same, sans the gloves, in the near future. Keep up the good work and don't stress it!

[pulltaug]

Thank you guys. It's appreciated! I know most folks on these forums are truly good guys. It's a little frustrating when you see tose private messages...
anyway - I will be out with the kid this afternoon for his first trout. Bought him his first true rod and reel combo. He's ready!

[Delawareriver]

Originally Posted by Esox Luciano

I agree with Bunker Dunker & DelawareRiver, spot on. But, we can't have winners without any losers, you know. Wait till he catches more & the fan base will definitely grow. I know I've got a lil "club" of fans that don't appreciate real competition. Keep them pics coming, we love to great fish & good times!!

Once you get a good following and fan club you know you are doing something right! I know I have 4 or 5 guys that I have never met or talked with but hear though friends or caught Facebook comments that sure shot they don't care for me. Guess it's just a different mind set, I'm genuinely happy for anyone be it a friend or someone I've never met that catches a big fish, lots of fish, a big buck etc especially when I know they put their time in. Other guys are just jealous most likely because they have never caught a trophy fish.

[Esox Luciano]

Originally Posted by Delawareriver

Guess it's just a different mind set, I'm genuinely happy for anyone be it a friend or someone I've never met that catches a big fish, lots of fish, a big buck etc especially when I know they put their time in.

Its all in good sport and also shows character. Amongst others, I showed my buddy Adam a pic of that monster flathead with the colors on it that you caught outta the river. Simply a superb looking fish!! Never met you, but I've got that pic saved in my phone & have no problem promoting another angler's skills. Keep them fish pics coming fellaz, get em ' up!!!

[Eskimo]

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I scrolled back a few pages and found the picture you're referring to and I don't see anything wrong with it.

In fact, it's technically a good c&r hold with the bass held by his lower lip and his weight supported from underneath at the vent.

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