"Spring is about to give way to summer in The Big Catch. Of course Mr. Emmet and Sally, our ever-patient fisherman and his dog, are indulging in their favourite pastime -- fishing. But in this image, I decided on a point of departure from previous Mr. Emmet paintings. Time to let him catch a fish. The moment has arrived. The fisherman's bait is spotted by a large rainbow trout lurking beneath the surface of the rippling stream. Finally, the catch he has been waiting for. Mr. Emmet's face reflects the same delight he likely experienced over many seasons of idle and relaxing fishing."

- James Lumbers