Charlie and Stew first fished with me in April '05. Being good clients and friends of our late-friend Cap'n Jack West, I admit I was a little nervous at first. I prepared them for a tough day on the water as we headed to the put-in since the April bite had been on slower side. As we were loading the boat, Stew asked me what color tube we would be using, Cap'n Jack's favorite bait. I informed Stew that we'd be fishing a "new bait" for them, a suspending jerkbait, and not to lose it because it is quite expensive. I could feel the crazy looks as we headed off to begin our day. Within 10 minutes, Stew landed a beautiful 19.5"-er. Charlie then got into the action by landing an 18.5" fish. About mid-day, Stew lost his jerkbait on a loud snap during his cast. Charlie quickly casted in the direction of Stew's bait and snagged his line retrieving the lost lure. Immediately, Charlie informed Stew that he was "one lure up on him," and the best that I can remember, he still is to this day. After that, Charlie went on an absolute rampage hooking big fish after big fish. To say Charlie was in the zone is an understatement as he landed ten fish 18" or better over the course of the day including two 20"-ers that both weighed 4lbs and many, many quality fish in the 15" to 17" range. Towards the end of the trip, Charlie hooked into a nice fish. As I went to net it, I realized two fish were now on the jerkbait....both quality fish. The chain of events caused quite a commotion as we were all laughing and yelling prefusely at Charlie's good fortion; so much so that we attracted observers from the bank that thought we were absolutely crazy. As I snapped the picture, I let Charlie know that I couldn't see his face for all the fish....all 34" and 5.75lbs of them. I don't think any of us will soon forget that memorable day on the river!