Fishing with Uncle Cornie and "The secret of the fishtail"

by Judd Ginther, College English 11, Mrs. Didrikson

In a time of stress and anxiety over moving to a small town called Roseau, Minnesota, a vacation was exactly what our family needed. We decided the week before moving would be a great time to see my dad’s family in British Columbia. We quickly had to make sure that we kept some clothes out of the boxes, packed up, and hit the road. We have taken the drive a few times and I know how scenic it can be, but I also know, as soon as we arrive at Uncle Cornie’s, everything will change because it will be time for adventure, and most importantly, fish...