Minnesota Master Angler - James Melson
James Melson did, on September 9, 2017, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 35" / 18 lb 08 oz Catfish - Channel and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: James Melson
- Angler Home: Cottage Grove, MN
- Date of Catch: September 9, 2017
- County: Washington
- Lake/River: St. Croix River
- Species: Catfish - Channel
- Size: 35" / 18 lb 08 oz
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: jigging a vertical blade on the deep side of a channel break, 41 ft of water, great fighter
- Witness Name: Thomas Schmidt
- Witness Home: Woodbury, MN