This Teen Reeled In A Monstrous Catch That Locals Had Been Desperate To Snare For Over 40 Years

Following a long day’s fishing on a river in Lillooet, Canada, Nick McCabe is somewhat disappointed with his haul. But suddenly the teenager catches sight of something leaping into the air from the water. Could it really be? With friends by his side, he tells them to hang on, as their boat goes darting after the creature.

Big fish in B.C.

During August 2016, McCabe was working as a guide on the Fraser River for a fishing company that provides tours. And located in the Canadian province of British Columbia, this stretch has a reputation for housing some incredibly large fish. So with that in mind, the young fisherman remained eagle-eyed as he took clients out on the water.

Whole lotta nothin'

Now, McCabe was joined by a group of buddies on one particular day, aiming to write his name into local folklore. But as we previously mentioned, the trip appeared to backfire on the group, since they struggled to find anything of note. However, their luck changed in a big way later on.

Fighting back

After a potential catch was sighted, McCabe and his group set off after it. Once he hooked it, the guide engaged in an epic tussle with the creature, desperate to bring it in. By the end of the fight, he reeled in the giant fish, and made a bit of history in the process.

The allure of fishing

Every year people take part in a number of different outdoor activities, enjoying themselves with their friends and family. Whether it’s a hiking trip or simply playing a sport, these pastimes still have the power to bring people together. On that note, fishing can certainly be included in that category.