Guess the angler, and for bonus points where was the photo taken?

[c rig]

At first glance I thought it was Tommy Martin, but yep Ken.

You’re right, I picked him up immediately as Cook, but after reading your comment I looked again, definitely has a resemblance to Martin in that pic.

I always loved how those older Skeeters looked.

[jbassman87]

Is that the old bridge? The first time I was on Grand was maybe '92 and I thought they had just built a new bridge.

[tj]

I drove over Sailboat bridge few times in 2013.

Google AI Overview - Yes, the Sailboat Bridge on Grand Lake has been replaced. A new, modern bridge was built and opened in 2001, though the old bridge is still standing nearby. The new bridge was significantly more expensive and included features like a pedestrian/bicycle lane. The new bridge uses some of the original piers from the old bridge.

[SSComanche]

Still have one of his Hart Throb spinner baits in the package. Got a picture of him holding up the 1991 Classic trophy inside.

[Rider99XX]

Still have one of his Hart Throb spinner baits in the package.

I have one as well.

[John Clarke]

Probably used a Humminbird Super Sixty.

[rboren]

I bought a brand new Skeeter just like that. Enduro hull with Mariner on mine. It was a good boat.

[inspired fisherman]

Love the pic….. love how it looks so old…. Judging by the boat and orange stripe mariner with the “grey ghost” sticker, I’m saying that’s ‘84 or ‘85….. wait, that IS old!!

I couldn’t or didn’t guess Ken Cook but I definitely remember him… his spinnerbaits were Hart tackle branded.. had a little red tube on the shaft!! And a red heart on the head…


first thought I kinda wanted to say tommy Martin or Harold Allen… they all ran skeeters back then… Rick Clunn did too..

You are correct , I have some of those spinnerbaits , called them the Heart Throb . Works too .

[WVBullet]

You’re right, I picked him up immediately as Cook, but after reading your comment I looked again, definitely has a resemblance to Martin in that pic.

I always loved how those older Skeeters looked.

Yeah, Tommy was my first thought, but wasn’t quite Tommy. A closer look I could tell. When I read marshman’s post and he mentioned Harold Allen, I thought that’s the other resemblance I was looking for. I forgot all about Harold. Him and Cook always did resemble each other I thought. And you’re right also, those older Skeeters definitely had the look back then.

[JR19]

Look at that sweet trolling motor

What brand/model is that.

[marshman]

What brand/model is that.

hard to tell but should be an old motoguide III… ken cook ran hand steer trolling motors…. The “big foot” trolling motor handle was because of him….