An SMT Report

A new blog will be coming this week on the ShowMe Times by an avid fisherman at Dexter High School - Holden Bruce. The 15 year old son of Keith and Marrianne Bruce began fishing when he was only six and has grown to love it so much that he wants to share his experiences on our site in a post we're calling "The Weekly Catch".

Although Holden doesn't remember his first fishing excursion, his mom remembers it well. It took place at the home of Wendell and Karyl Minson during a Sunday School party in July of 2002. Holden and his older brother Hunter took their fishing poles to the cookout so they could fish in Mr. Wendell's pond. Holden's pole was a Snoopy pole and Marrianne really just wanted the boys to fish so she could take pictures for their scrapbooks. Much to her surprise, Holden caught quite a few fish with that little Snoopy pole, and he caught the "fever to fish" as well.

Over the last nine years, Holden has had the opportunity to fish with many friends and family members at various fishin' holes. He has fished local private ponds, the Dexter Pond, Otter Slough, Lake Wappapello, Duck Creek, Montauk State Park, and Kentucky Lake. He is constantly improving his collection of fishing lures, polls, tackle boxes, and other types of fishing equipment.

If he isn't at school, practice, or mowing lawns, it's a pretty sure bet that he's fishing. He has some great fish tales to share and some tips that he's learned from his fellow fishermen. He has plans to interview people, post pictures, and talk about past and present experiences in his blog, so check back next week for the first installment of "The Weekly Catch"! It will be a reel treat!