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Swords: Last Hundred Hooks
At the end of an otherwise unimpressive day, the last hundred hooks turn everything around. This one stretch added nearly 1,000 lbs. of fish to the boat!
Added: Oct 1, 2010
Views: 16973 Views
Runtime: 01:34
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