


January 20, 2010
Write the Caption, Win a Prize...
By Kirk Deeter
You know the drill, and in this case, the prize is a brand new 7- weight Streamer Express fly line from Scientific Anglers.
What many of you may not realize, is that there is a "Grip and Grin Institute" in Canada, where magazine editors, writers, and photographers are sent to master the form it takes to wind up on the cover, or at least in a spread, of a major fishing magazine.

It involves intensive training. Working with stuffed trophy fish, we emulate the elation... we work on camera angles to make fish appear larger than they really are... we're coached on facial expressions... it's really tough duty.
Well, not really. That was all a joke.
Nevertheless, I'm interested in your captions for this shot, and extra consideration will, in fact, go to those who (favorably or unfavorably) factor in the "art of the grip-n-grin" in their comments...
Good luck.
Deeter
Comments (118)
In an effort to reach sportsmen voters, this candidate uses an age old Democratic technique of in-action poses during one of his many outdoor adventures to the photo studio.
Nothing could have been farther from the truth.
Can we get someone in here with longer arms?
I knew there was something fishy about that guy...
"Man oh man-i-toba, that's one heluva of a muskie I tell ya."
Hey! You should have seen the one that got away!
Breaking News: 'Canada, first country to perfect the portal, finds use in fishing vacations.'
Grip 'n Grin technique #12
Match the Catch: Grin as big as the fish.
Incredibly, the fish and the man realized the presence of the other at the same time, and were both very surprised.
Nate
Lesson #21 in The Art of Grip & Grin: The expression of pain passes for pleasure. The longer the subject holds the fish the more animated the expression. ... 101 Mississippi, 102 Mississippi, ....
I said "grip and grin" not "sh!t and grin."
the similarity is uncanny! it's in the grin.
Little did Deeter know that he would be forever locked into the world that exist only in that photo. Somewhere between realty and fiction. Deeter was entering the mysterious world known only as the Twilight Zone.
-Rod Serling-
I'll give ya a thumb up when I think my smile is ok, it's hard as hell to smile with out my dentures and while sucking in my belly
The wife will believe I was fishing all day now
i could let the fish grin bigger than me
the things i go threw so the wife thinks im fishing
Mom, Dad, there is no way I can express to you what I am feeling right now. My heart is full to bursting, except to say-I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!! WOOOOO WOO WOO
I don't think I can eat the "WHOLE THING"!
the opponent Kobayashi didnt prepair for.
this has grizzly man magizene centerfold written all over it
Little did the company know that Dave snuck in each and every night to practice with the fish trophies. When he finally caught a fish, any fish, he would be ready.
Here at Canada Grip n' Grin Enterprises(TM), we pride ourselves on our "Idiots Only" policy. Anyone having an IQ above 90, or not in possession of a "beer belly" or "bald spot" will be promptly turned away. We find these criteria lead to the highest quality "Fish'n" photos.
In regards to our last statement, an "angler"(see contract 4 section C for details) who refrains from shouting "hardcore" at any opportunity will be promptly asked to exit the facilities.
Remote Canadian Fishing Adventures
Remote Canadian Fishing Adventures
1,000 dollars for the trip to Canada, 500 dollars for fishing equipment, not leaving empty handed Priceless.
I reject your reality and substitute one of my own!
"Guy woth the fake fish move to the left.". " On second thought mabey it shuold be on a boat with tackle and some other big fish""oh never mind take the pic then it will be on 500,000,000 postcards"
Trip to Canada 1000 dollars, new tackle 500 dollars, borrowing the lodge's mount so you can lie to your wife and say you caught something, Priceless.
Man that Dynamite Works Great!
Tired of the basement quality of most amature fish porn, Chuck took matters into his own hands to raise the bar.
Hold that pose. Let me take this call real quick!
What you don't see is the girl on pole to the left of the camera. . .
...and I would like to thank all my fine sponsers who made it possible for me to catch this fish. Tuff-Guy Tournament Approved Boats, Big Ed's Jerk Baits, Supreme Line, Dynasty Rods, Kryponite Reels, Glare Killer Sunglasses, Uncle Joe's Landing Nets, TechDepthfinders, Finder GPS, Pisces Attractant Sauce, GripIt Fish Gloves, Dynamo Jeans, Dockboy Shoes, Gym Rat Performance Underwear, Mt. Man Jerky, and Feeding Frenzy Sportsman's Energy Drink. Without all of these fine sponsors this fish would not have been possible!
Come on guys! How many times do I have to go over it? We were suppose to be ice fishing!
The guilt of not catching this fish will last just until you show your friends the picture. The bragging rights to saying you actually caught this fish will last a lifetime.
And I thought I had hemorrhoids.
Hot Dang!! I'll be the most popular guy on facebook now!
"I'm standing like this 'cause I just pooed my pants!"
Holy Muskie!!! She's as light as a feather!
Holy Muskie!!! She's as light as a feather!
Dear Field and Stream,
My husband catches some very large fish on his annual fishing trip with his buddies. I would like to submit a photo from his most recent trip to the Bahamas.
Dear Field and Stream,
My husband catches some very large fish on his annual fishing trip with his buddies. I would like to submit a photo from his most recent trip to the Bahamas.
Now your wife will beleive you when you say "I was fishing with my buddies all weekend" instead of admitting that you blew your whole pay check with your buddies at the strip club.
Whould that be a good business to have right next to the strip club! I can see $$$$ coming in left and right. Not only have fish but also do scenes like golfing, hunting, hiking, camping and what ever you do with my buddies. Hey a picture tells a thousand words, I going to have to look into that! LOL
Man o Man this guy really is getting into this and he never went fishing in his life!
shuolda seen the one that got away!
"field and stream has this contest thay say its fer the best fish tail well i ant got the money to travel up ther so i came up with somethin like this......"
lean and mean, just like the fisherman!
Ohh By Jeezum!
My wife told me to chose between her and fishing. THANK GOD I PICKED FISHING!
choose*
I wonder if my father in law is stupid enough to believe that I got this fish to stay like this while its still alive?
It's bigger than my mouth! INCREDIBLE! UNBELIEVABLE!
So this is what it feels like
If expression last longer than 4 hours, consult a Doctor immediately
I thought I had a big head!
In Canada they grip-n-grin, in America we grin-n-grip
Grip-n-Grin tip #12:Always remember to wet the fish BEFORE setting the shot or your subject will look ridiculous while you are getting a wet rag from the break room.
Grip-n-Grin tip #17: The greatest expression can't make up for your shot being out of focus.
Grip-n-Grin tip #24: To capture the best possible expression, tell your subject you just got a message that his wife called to let you know she bought a new car
It wasn’t until after demonstrating the art of the grip-n-grin that Chuck felt the hernia.
Boy, I cant wait to enter this in the Field and Stream biggest fish contest
Grip-n-Grin For Dummies. Chapter 2. How to fool your friends without Photoshop.
That muskie must be at least part Tiger..because there's definitely some cheating going on in this catch and release tournament.
Don't worry, we can make it bigger in Photoshop.
Photoshop Charters- the big one never gets away.
Grip it and grin! If you make the cover, the money will roll in!
quick picture... we need to protect the fish with the 30 second rule! we cannot let this fish stay out of water long enough to get into Manitoba magazines.
hurry with the camera this 5 pound styrofoam Northern is getting too heavy!!
28pd Northen Pike caught on 10 megapixels, 3x zoom, and and optical image enhancement stabilization.
"Hey camera man! I can only Grip and Grin so long, even if this fish is only mounted. Could you finish up with the swimsuit calendar over there sometime soon and come take my picture so I can put this down?!"
INSIDE THE FISHERMANS SCHOOL OF STORIES
"I haven't held anything this big since ... ahem, since the last outdoor retailers show."
it's your turn to get your picture with my fish !!!!
So you're sure my friends with believe this?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Ye doont sey? So the prop is electric eh?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Hey no!! Its a Muskey for sure,not a goose you ninny
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Take off!! This photo cost how much?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Eh could you help me out? It seems this fish is stuck to my hands.
No I wont pay!!
NO way !! Hey he took my wallet!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Can I get free fly line if stop writing bad fish jokes?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Get it my face says
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
So this fish has been hanging over the mantle for at least 50 years. I dont know anything else about it. Well Jim I talked to frineds here at the Antique Road Show and they identified it as the world record Musky. do you have any idea what its worth? Why no I guess $100 dollars? Jim at auction this fish would go for 1 million dollars. Really take off you doont sey eh.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
You guys know, the photo alone weighs in at 75 pounds....Wink wink....Nudge nudge....
If your gonna fake it, might as well make it big.
Ay, it'll make a good Christmas card!
And they think they have big fish in Texas!
I never imagined holding something in my hands that was this big! Ok, I imagined it, but it wasn't a fish.
Reality is a crutch for people who can't fake a photo.
land it
should have wiped the dust off so i wouldn't sneeze
Dear Mom,
First day at work was tough today. I had to endure being grabbed and held by at least seven greasy overweight men(and at least one greasy, overweight woman. There could have been more, I couldn't tell.) I have badly bruised fins from when I was dropped, and I'm sure I lost a few scales. Still, I'm earning a decent wage w/medical(finally getting those teeth repaired.) I'm glad I took the initiative instead of just hanging out by the power plant discharge with the Carps.
Love, John Muskie.
(P.S., has Dad had got any sort of a handle on his trout addiction? He was talking about joining Troutaholics Anonymous when I left. Any luck?)
Look what my severance package got me!
5 dollars to take a picture with this fish and go home and lie about what a great time you had fishing
holy crap, holy crap...
oooh, uh may i use the washroom please
The camera Never lies.
THINGS ARE A LOT MORE IN FOCUS WITH RESPECT TO HIS FISH TALES NOW.
THINGS ARE A LOT MORE IN FOCUS WITH RESPECT TO HIS FISH TALES NOW.
"That's right just keep on grinning, keep on holding me, just keep on smiling for the camera, come on try an kiss the fish, please try an kiss the fish...
At stuffed Homo Sapiens makes a great showpiece when presented with a stuffed Esox masquinongy. Of course the musky is fake though.
That's MY story and I'm stickin to it!
"Me and my fish....breaking into song."
This is why NO ONE likes Canadians.
I'm so excited i just cant hide it
Ah'what happens in VEGAS,stays in VEGAS.
And I thought Health Care would be hard to pass, anything's possible now!
And I thought Health Care would be hard to pass, anything's possible now!
The art of fishing, extend arms for picture to magnify catch.
I didn't mean for this picture to turn out to look like I'm a tourist.
I'm a big boy now!! Hey where's my big boy fishing pole?
I'm a big boy now! Where's my big boy fishing pole!
My son's inside!
MY BACK!!! My Doc said I can't put it down...I'm gonna have to take it home with me (and tell people I caught it).
And you guys thought i was crazy, How do you like me now!?!
So everything IS bigger in Texas!
can someone hold this mount so i can set the camera?
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Nothing could have been farther from the truth.
"Man oh man-i-toba, that's one heluva of a muskie I tell ya."
Hey! You should have seen the one that got away!
Grip 'n Grin technique #12
Match the Catch: Grin as big as the fish.
Incredibly, the fish and the man realized the presence of the other at the same time, and were both very surprised.
Nate
the similarity is uncanny! it's in the grin.
And they think they have big fish in Texas!
In an effort to reach sportsmen voters, this candidate uses an age old Democratic technique of in-action poses during one of his many outdoor adventures to the photo studio.
Can we get someone in here with longer arms?
I knew there was something fishy about that guy...
Breaking News: 'Canada, first country to perfect the portal, finds use in fishing vacations.'
Lesson #21 in The Art of Grip & Grin: The expression of pain passes for pleasure. The longer the subject holds the fish the more animated the expression. ... 101 Mississippi, 102 Mississippi, ....
I'll give ya a thumb up when I think my smile is ok, it's hard as hell to smile with out my dentures and while sucking in my belly
Mom, Dad, there is no way I can express to you what I am feeling right now. My heart is full to bursting, except to say-I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!! WOOOOO WOO WOO
the opponent Kobayashi didnt prepair for.
Little did the company know that Dave snuck in each and every night to practice with the fish trophies. When he finally caught a fish, any fish, he would be ready.
Here at Canada Grip n' Grin Enterprises(TM), we pride ourselves on our "Idiots Only" policy. Anyone having an IQ above 90, or not in possession of a "beer belly" or "bald spot" will be promptly turned away. We find these criteria lead to the highest quality "Fish'n" photos.
...and I would like to thank all my fine sponsers who made it possible for me to catch this fish. Tuff-Guy Tournament Approved Boats, Big Ed's Jerk Baits, Supreme Line, Dynasty Rods, Kryponite Reels, Glare Killer Sunglasses, Uncle Joe's Landing Nets, TechDepthfinders, Finder GPS, Pisces Attractant Sauce, GripIt Fish Gloves, Dynamo Jeans, Dockboy Shoes, Gym Rat Performance Underwear, Mt. Man Jerky, and Feeding Frenzy Sportsman's Energy Drink. Without all of these fine sponsors this fish would not have been possible!
The guilt of not catching this fish will last just until you show your friends the picture. The bragging rights to saying you actually caught this fish will last a lifetime.
Whould that be a good business to have right next to the strip club! I can see $$$$ coming in left and right. Not only have fish but also do scenes like golfing, hunting, hiking, camping and what ever you do with my buddies. Hey a picture tells a thousand words, I going to have to look into that! LOL
"field and stream has this contest thay say its fer the best fish tail well i ant got the money to travel up ther so i came up with somethin like this......"
lean and mean, just like the fisherman!
Don't worry, we can make it bigger in Photoshop.
hurry with the camera this 5 pound styrofoam Northern is getting too heavy!!
28pd Northen Pike caught on 10 megapixels, 3x zoom, and and optical image enhancement stabilization.
Can I get free fly line if stop writing bad fish jokes?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
I never imagined holding something in my hands that was this big! Ok, I imagined it, but it wasn't a fish.
I said "grip and grin" not "sh!t and grin."
Little did Deeter know that he would be forever locked into the world that exist only in that photo. Somewhere between realty and fiction. Deeter was entering the mysterious world known only as the Twilight Zone.
-Rod Serling-
The wife will believe I was fishing all day now
i could let the fish grin bigger than me
the things i go threw so the wife thinks im fishing
I don't think I can eat the "WHOLE THING"!
this has grizzly man magizene centerfold written all over it
In regards to our last statement, an "angler"(see contract 4 section C for details) who refrains from shouting "hardcore" at any opportunity will be promptly asked to exit the facilities.
Remote Canadian Fishing Adventures
Remote Canadian Fishing Adventures
1,000 dollars for the trip to Canada, 500 dollars for fishing equipment, not leaving empty handed Priceless.
I reject your reality and substitute one of my own!
"Guy woth the fake fish move to the left.". " On second thought mabey it shuold be on a boat with tackle and some other big fish""oh never mind take the pic then it will be on 500,000,000 postcards"
Trip to Canada 1000 dollars, new tackle 500 dollars, borrowing the lodge's mount so you can lie to your wife and say you caught something, Priceless.
Man that Dynamite Works Great!
Tired of the basement quality of most amature fish porn, Chuck took matters into his own hands to raise the bar.
Hold that pose. Let me take this call real quick!
What you don't see is the girl on pole to the left of the camera. . .
Come on guys! How many times do I have to go over it? We were suppose to be ice fishing!
And I thought I had hemorrhoids.
Hot Dang!! I'll be the most popular guy on facebook now!
"I'm standing like this 'cause I just pooed my pants!"
Holy Muskie!!! She's as light as a feather!
Holy Muskie!!! She's as light as a feather!
Dear Field and Stream,
My husband catches some very large fish on his annual fishing trip with his buddies. I would like to submit a photo from his most recent trip to the Bahamas.
Dear Field and Stream,
My husband catches some very large fish on his annual fishing trip with his buddies. I would like to submit a photo from his most recent trip to the Bahamas.
Now your wife will beleive you when you say "I was fishing with my buddies all weekend" instead of admitting that you blew your whole pay check with your buddies at the strip club.
Man o Man this guy really is getting into this and he never went fishing in his life!
shuolda seen the one that got away!
Ohh By Jeezum!
My wife told me to chose between her and fishing. THANK GOD I PICKED FISHING!
I wonder if my father in law is stupid enough to believe that I got this fish to stay like this while its still alive?
It's bigger than my mouth! INCREDIBLE! UNBELIEVABLE!
So this is what it feels like
If expression last longer than 4 hours, consult a Doctor immediately
I thought I had a big head!
In Canada they grip-n-grin, in America we grin-n-grip
Grip-n-Grin tip #12:Always remember to wet the fish BEFORE setting the shot or your subject will look ridiculous while you are getting a wet rag from the break room.
Grip-n-Grin tip #17: The greatest expression can't make up for your shot being out of focus.
Grip-n-Grin tip #24: To capture the best possible expression, tell your subject you just got a message that his wife called to let you know she bought a new car
It wasn’t until after demonstrating the art of the grip-n-grin that Chuck felt the hernia.
Boy, I cant wait to enter this in the Field and Stream biggest fish contest
Grip-n-Grin For Dummies. Chapter 2. How to fool your friends without Photoshop.
That muskie must be at least part Tiger..because there's definitely some cheating going on in this catch and release tournament.
Photoshop Charters- the big one never gets away.
Grip it and grin! If you make the cover, the money will roll in!
quick picture... we need to protect the fish with the 30 second rule! we cannot let this fish stay out of water long enough to get into Manitoba magazines.
"Hey camera man! I can only Grip and Grin so long, even if this fish is only mounted. Could you finish up with the swimsuit calendar over there sometime soon and come take my picture so I can put this down?!"
INSIDE THE FISHERMANS SCHOOL OF STORIES
"I haven't held anything this big since ... ahem, since the last outdoor retailers show."
it's your turn to get your picture with my fish !!!!
So you're sure my friends with believe this?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Ye doont sey? So the prop is electric eh?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Hey no!! Its a Muskey for sure,not a goose you ninny
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Take off!! This photo cost how much?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Eh could you help me out? It seems this fish is stuck to my hands.
No I wont pay!!
NO way !! Hey he took my wallet!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Get it my face says
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
You guys know, the photo alone weighs in at 75 pounds....Wink wink....Nudge nudge....
If your gonna fake it, might as well make it big.
Ay, it'll make a good Christmas card!
Reality is a crutch for people who can't fake a photo.
land it
should have wiped the dust off so i wouldn't sneeze
Dear Mom,
First day at work was tough today. I had to endure being grabbed and held by at least seven greasy overweight men(and at least one greasy, overweight woman. There could have been more, I couldn't tell.) I have badly bruised fins from when I was dropped, and I'm sure I lost a few scales. Still, I'm earning a decent wage w/medical(finally getting those teeth repaired.) I'm glad I took the initiative instead of just hanging out by the power plant discharge with the Carps.
Love, John Muskie.
(P.S., has Dad had got any sort of a handle on his trout addiction? He was talking about joining Troutaholics Anonymous when I left. Any luck?)
Look what my severance package got me!
The camera Never lies.
I'm so excited i just cant hide it
My son's inside!
choose*
So this fish has been hanging over the mantle for at least 50 years. I dont know anything else about it. Well Jim I talked to frineds here at the Antique Road Show and they identified it as the world record Musky. do you have any idea what its worth? Why no I guess $100 dollars? Jim at auction this fish would go for 1 million dollars. Really take off you doont sey eh.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
5 dollars to take a picture with this fish and go home and lie about what a great time you had fishing
holy crap, holy crap...
oooh, uh may i use the washroom please
THINGS ARE A LOT MORE IN FOCUS WITH RESPECT TO HIS FISH TALES NOW.
THINGS ARE A LOT MORE IN FOCUS WITH RESPECT TO HIS FISH TALES NOW.
"That's right just keep on grinning, keep on holding me, just keep on smiling for the camera, come on try an kiss the fish, please try an kiss the fish...
At stuffed Homo Sapiens makes a great showpiece when presented with a stuffed Esox masquinongy. Of course the musky is fake though.
That's MY story and I'm stickin to it!
"Me and my fish....breaking into song."
This is why NO ONE likes Canadians.
Ah'what happens in VEGAS,stays in VEGAS.
And I thought Health Care would be hard to pass, anything's possible now!
And I thought Health Care would be hard to pass, anything's possible now!
The art of fishing, extend arms for picture to magnify catch.
I didn't mean for this picture to turn out to look like I'm a tourist.
I'm a big boy now!! Hey where's my big boy fishing pole?
I'm a big boy now! Where's my big boy fishing pole!
MY BACK!!! My Doc said I can't put it down...I'm gonna have to take it home with me (and tell people I caught it).
And you guys thought i was crazy, How do you like me now!?!
So everything IS bigger in Texas!
can someone hold this mount so i can set the camera?
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