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Fish on, forever

John Russell hooks a 32-inch sturgeon just three days before his 91st birthday

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John Russell (center) sends a signal of joy to his wife and daughter Thursday, as he sails away from the Port of Camas-Washougal to go fishing for the first time in three years. Helping this 91-year-old's wish come true was nurse Denise Hood (left), her husband Randy (right) and their friend Matt Justis.

John Russell loves telling fishing stories.

“I’m an albacore fisherman,” he said. “I could tell you I caught 22 of them in one day, but you probably wouldn’t believe me.”

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