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Wishin’ I was Fishin’...

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Fishing with Kaleb Martin

By Molly Kett Since he’s been fishing from
such a young age, he of course has
ocal fisherman Kaleb Martin some notable catches.
Lmight be young at only eleven
“My favourite fishing memory
years old, but that doesn’t stop him
is a tie between this year catching
from getting out at fishing at every
three four-pound largemouth bass
chance he gets.
and most recently fishing with
Martin will be attending grade friends at the RRCA free fish day
six at Bridgewood Public School and winning the award for catching
this fall. He says the school has the most fish,” says Martin.
the best school and teachers in
Right now, his favourite place to
Cornwall, in his opinion. He
fish is on the St. Lawrence River in
spends much of his time with
Cardinal and Lancaster.
his dad, Chris Martin and mom,
Candace Sorrell. He also has two When it comes to his technique,
brothers, Kaedyn Martin who is 12 Martin says he likes to keep it
years old and Declan Dupuis who simple.
is five. “Two hooks with worms and a
Martin loves fishing, because it sinker is what I started with my dad
gets him out of the house and into and has caught me the most fish,”
nature. says Martin. “I’m just starting to
use jigs, crank baits, and top water
“I love that every time I put
like my new frog I just bought from
my line in the water it is a great
Fence Depot.”
unknown. I could catch a one-
pound perch or a 30-pound For those who haven’t tried
muskie,” says Martin. “I love the fishing but are thinking of giving it
beautiful weather in the summer, a shot, Martin has some advice.
first thing in the morning with the “I would tell them that it is so
sun coming up and fishing right soothing and calming and at the
before dark as the sun is coming same time exciting when you are
down. Top water frog for the win catching the fish,” says Martin. “I
at this time. But the one thing I would encourage my friends who Photo Submitted
love the most about fishing is the have not tried fishing to come with
time I get to spend with my dad.” me at least once. I’m certain they opportunity to head onto the water “To me that is my dream right

In fact, his earliest memory will love it. Put down the Fortnite with a local fisherman with talent. now. Any local bass fisherman
involves time spent fishing with and pick up a fishing rod guys and “I’m just a catch and release that would love to take me for a
his dad. girls!” conservation fisherman right now. day, that would be amazing, and I

“I was two years old and my As of right now, there are no In the future I would love to go would be so grateful.”
dad took my brother Kaedyn and upcoming fishing tournaments or out for a day with a professional If you’re looking to show a

myself perch fishing in Cardinal,” events that Martin plans to enter. bass fisherman in their boat to young fisherman the ropes, Martin
says Martin. However, he would appreciate the learn from the best,” says Martin. is waiting to hear from you.

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