Meet the sons-in-law: KRIS

While on a recent float tube trip to Pineview Reservoir, Kris landed this brute of a smallmouth bass. Fooled into taking a twisty-tail jig, the big fish weighed just under 5 pounds! After a few quick pictures, the fish was released to fight again another day. (A practice we adhere to with 95+% of our catches!)

Another measurable trophy, Kris pulled this huge black crappie out of the brush at Pineview this past spring. A 14-inch beauty, Kris again released the fish after photos.

Lincoln, Kris' 2 1/2 year old fisher-son, will go to the pond and cast with dad until it's too dark to continue. Passersby marvel at the young anglers ability to cast and retrieve on his own. But he's just a chip off the old block, as this Syracuse Pond largemouth bass can attest.

This is a 22-inch, brightly colored rainbow trout that Kris caught from a lake on private land. This big guy went in for filletting, and fed the whole tribe for dinner!

Kris' catches don't require Photo-Shop enhancement, but he couldn't resist a chance to blow away his co-workers with this shot. (Notice the smaller shadow.)

Another shot of the gorgeous smallmouth; just look at that broad tail! No wonder Kris' pole was bent double, and the battle lasted for several minutes. What a nice bronzeback!