Man uses Barbie fishing rod to make record catch

[valerief]

ELKIN, N.C. - David Hayes' granddaughter just asked him to hold her Barbie rod and reel while she went to the bathroom. He did. And seconds later he landed the state record channel catfish at 21 pounds, 1 ounce.
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Alyssa's father had bought the pink Barbie fishing rod for Christmas and she had caught a few bluegill before her grandfather hauled in the catfish.

The Winston-Salem Journal reported the catch Aug. 5 in eastern Wilkes County has been certified as a record by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Hayes and his granddaughter have been fishing in the pond behind his house since she was big enough to hold a pole.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080822/ap_on_fe_st/odd_barbie_fishing_record

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. I can't believe the pole held up to that

[saltpoint]

2. They sell a Barbie fishing rod?

Wow, am I out of touch.

How much are they?

[valerief]

3. I haven't a clue. It's been a long time since I played with Barbie's

Dream House. Didn't know she took up fishing.

[saltpoint]

4. I'm assuming they sell "Angler Barbie" and "Deep Sea Barbie" as well.

Damn, I'll have to get the whole set.

[Ex Lurker]

5. You know you're getting old when

you think "that guy doesn't look old enough to be a grandfather."

[MuseRider]

7. They come with a lovely

pink boat! You should get them, truly. I loved my pink, Barbie sports car even thought I always hated Barbie.

[saltpoint]

8. Hey there MuseRider. How are things out on the Great Plains?

Good to see you knocking around the boards. Some big news seems to be happening as we speak.

Someone -- the next veep nom -- is floating in a pink boat down the Illnois River toward that Springfield rally tomorrow!

[MuseRider]

10. A pink boat maybe

but I hope they have a drink with a little umbrella to complete the picture!

The Great Plains are a little warm, we have been with good friends in Washington and Oregon and the heat was a real shock after 10 days of NE weather. How is the upper Mid West?

Good to see you too, you seem scarce but then I have been pretty scarce lately too.

[javadu]

6. This Is Cool --- I Used a Similar Rod --- I Think It

was some Disney princess that my daughter asked for to catch a four pound channel cat. That is a long way from over twenty pounds, but it was a lot of fun.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

9. By this time next year...

I expect every pro bass fisherman to have at least one Barbie pole in his tournament arsenal. ;-)

[galileoreloaded]

11. Drop 50, and don't get diabetes dude. Jeez., at least broil the fish, DONT FRY IT. n/t

That was rude, I am sorry.