Artifact for Wednesday: Hook, line, and sinker. We have two sons who have gone fishing with my husband since they were four years old and that means stories galore - some of which I wish they would keep to themselves. The bloody stories are the worst because both boys all of a sudden speak clearly and precisely to make sure I ingest each and every slow motion movie created by their words. "Mom, Philip cast his line out far into the lake but neither of us could see the line at all. I mean, you know how strong Phil is. That line should have flown out at least half a mile."
"Well, what happened to the line Chase?" I inquired. "Philip and I both looked at each other bewildered and then turned to Dad for his thoughts on the matter. Dad's face was real contorted. Man, he was in pain. It took Phil and I a moment to figure out where that pain was originating - why that hook was launched pretty well into the back of Dad's head. Dad never screamed though. He just had that look."
"Well, what happened to the line Chase?" I inquired. "Philip and I both looked at each other bewildered and then turned to Dad for his thoughts on the matter. Dad's face was real contorted. Man, he was in pain. It took Phil and I a moment to figure out where that pain was originating - why that hook was launched pretty well into the back of Dad's head. Dad never screamed though. He just had that look."
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It is my hope that many of you have fishing hook stories to share. My brother John would gladly show you the trihook scars he has on the bottom of his toes and you know he has a story to tell - all the way up to his tetnus shots. Many of the fourth graders I work with in writing also have fish hook tales that are certainly work writing down and telling. This sport is cheap and reaps results, with or without the fish because they will always come come with fish tales!
Here's some great titles that will certainly make your fish grow by each telling:
David Shannon's book was a Texas Bluebonnet book for 2013-14.
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This is one of many versions of The Magic Fish.
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Here's a few links to fishing stories that will reel you in!
The Walking Catfish
Fun Fishing Jokes and Tales
Let's Swim With the Fishes - Karen Chace's Blog, full of fun songs and rhymes for kids
Fish Stories From Around the World - Karen Chace's "Catch the Story Bug!: Trolling for Tales
The Walking Catfish
Fun Fishing Jokes and Tales
Let's Swim With the Fishes - Karen Chace's Blog, full of fun songs and rhymes for kids
Fish Stories From Around the World - Karen Chace's "Catch the Story Bug!: Trolling for Tales
Any fishing tales out there?
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