Most of these fish, I have to admit, I either caught with, or were a direct result of the teachings, of one of my closest friends, Gary Blackledge. Gary is just one of those guys that could catch a crappie in an empty 5 gallon bucket. You know the type. They guy that seems to just "have the touch".

I was fortunate to have Gary teach me, not only how to catch crappie, but also that this style of fishing with tight-line jigs is an art.

After 20 years of fishing with Gary, I have made countless memories, caught countless crappie, and developed a friendship that could never be duplicated without us BOTH being so obsessed with the same passion for these fish.

So, here's to a guy I wouldn't take a million bucks for from a guy that aint good at sayin' thanks, 
Thank you.
 

Kent Saxon
Gator Trax Boats

Gary "Crappie Catcher 1" Blackledge

Kent Saxon

Lake Verret

Kent Saxon and Gary Blackledge
May, 2008

Kent Saxon / Gary Blackledge
22 crappie between 1.4 and 2lbs

47 Crappie

Brooke Saxon with Daddy's Catch

5 crappie, 13lbs
Grenada, Lake

Mix of Black and White Crappie

Kent Saxon / Gary Blackledge
90 Crappie, Jigged from Grenada Lake

Philip Coker and Tim Rose
Grenada, Lake

7 Crappie, 16lb 4oz.

Kent Saxon and Keith Wood

Ronnie Capps, (6 time World Champion Crappie Masters Circuit) and Kent Saxon at Ronnie's home in Tennessee with Ronnie's world record stringer of crappie.

Kent Saxon with wife, Rose Saxon, and daughter, Brooke Saxon

Gary Blackledge and Kent Saxon
Kentucky Lake

If you don't have a fishin' buddy, I suggest you get one. Experiences are so much more meaningful when shared with someone who is as freakin nuts about something as YOU are!
 

Here's to Pals!