These Boys are Good 3

One of the great joys that I have as a fisherman is sharing that passion with my two sons Mason and Madden.  As many may already know, these boys are pretty darn good fisherman and maybe just too darn good.  This past weekend they both had the chance to travel to Sitka and fish.  After just one day of fishing they both beat their dad's personal best's.  Mason caught a 110lb halibut and Madden caught a 38lb king.  While I am very proud of both of them, I have to admit it's a little tough as the "old man" hearing the boys tell you how much better they are than you and that they beat you and your best.  Aren't they supposed to wait a few years before they start out classing dad?  Don't get me wrong, I knew this day was coming, I just wasn't ready for it to happen this week.  Instead of the boys shooting to beat dad, it's dad that is shooting to beat the boys.  Oh well, I guess that's nature's way, I sure am proud of these two young men and now I have something to shoot for.

Mason with a halibut to make dad jealous.

Madden said the king almost jumped in the boat before it took off on a long run.