We were lucky to have this young man on the boat on Sunday and he caught his first striper... a decent 35". He was ready to take the rod when I handed it to him, but after just a few seconds started yelling "DAD HELP!!" I remember uttering those same words when I was just a little guy and my dad grabbed me by the back of the shirt and made me continue reeling. Unfortunately, I gave Louie's dad the video camera, so all he could do is cheer his son, and watch!
You can tell he's relieved and happy when the fish comes in.