Late June "Shark Hunt"

My nephew was visiting from TN for a few weeks and was fishing everyday he was here rain or shine. This made him very popular with both Siosaia and Keilani as he was constantly bringing home fish or crabs in a bucket for them to see. We did a fishing trip or two with all the boys, Dad, myself, my boys and Keith (my nephew), but my youngans are a bit of a handful on the boat at this age as they have no fear. In the background of the picture you may can see the railing we recently had added to the front of the boat... both boys have taken turns swinging from this as the boat is moving!!! Yes they were both quickly placed back in their seats. Dad even tied Keilani down in a seat with the anchor rope one day a couple months ago as he kept trying to climb out of the boat!

The 1st picture is of Keith and his "Papa" (grandpa) pulling the 7+ foot Nurse shark out of the water with a lasso we crafted from some scrap rope on board. He had been tied to the side of the boat for nearly two hours at this time and was still thrashing once on the dock. Once calmed a bit Keith was able to have several pictures taken with his catch. At 13 it doesn't get much better, does it?!
Unfortunately, the boys were sleeping at home with their "MeMe" (grandma) through all of the excitement, but they have enjoyed the pictures! A great trip for Keith to remember for years to come.... and the shark too!