Rusty's trophy tales
Monster Walleye Trophy — intro
You here for worms or winnin'? 'Cause I'll tell ya, this year's Monster Walleye Trophy is still up for grabs.
Ain't nobody broke the record, yet. Nineteen pounds! Last year, it was little Evie-Jean took the crown.
Surprised everyone too. Tiny gal with a busted boat motor and a cooler full o' snacks. Hauled in a beast like it was nothin'.
Rules are simple: any rod n lure, no cheats.
You land a Walleye heavier than Evie-Jeans and that trophy's yours… along with a year's worth of braggin' rights.
Lil tip for ya, ain't no point trying to wrangle a beast like that with poor gear.
…and when you win
Well I’ll be… You went and did it! That fish on the wall? Over 20 pounds of pure muscle. A real beauty.
Folks been stoppin' by just to see it. Even Evie-Jean swore she’s comin’ back swingin’.
You’ve earned your braggin’ rights. Name’s on the board, trophy’s yours, and there’s a new legend over the counter.
Just don't let it go to your head. Walleye have a way of humblin' folks.
The King in the mist
Ah. You saw it, huh?
Ol' Hank set out to Safety Cove, chasin’ the biggest King he ever laid eyes on. Said it was the colour of reddish charcoal, like it’d been pulled straight from a fire.
Fella got obsessed. Wouldn’t shut up about it. Then one day, he just... went. Took his old tin boat out into the mist. Never came back.
Boat’s still out there, some say. Drifts in and outta the fog like it’s lookin’ for home.
That mount? It’s for Hank. Or for whoever finishes what he started with that legendary King Salmon.
Don’t forget - legends like that only show themselves at certain times o’ day, so keep yer line in and be patient, eh?
…and when the King comes home
I’ll be... You actually went an' did it
That’s him. That’s the King.
Colour like scorched iron... girth like a keg o’ nails. Just like Hank described. Took half his life and all his luck chasin’ that fish.
He’d be proud. Or jealous as heck.
Mount’s yours now. That wall ain’t empty no more.
Replica over the counter
Heh… noticed that trophy, did ya?
Well now your beauty’s sittin’ pretty over at that cabin, I figured I’d best get an extra replica done up for the shop.
Don’t wanna forget a fine catch like that, eh!