Minnesota Master Angler - Brian Hoium
Brian Hoium did, on May 14, 2016, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 69" / 97 lb Sturgeon - Lake and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Brian Hoium
- Angler Home: Plymouth, MINNESOTA
- Date of Catch: May 14, 2016
- County: Aitkin
- Lake/River: Rainy River
- Species: Sturgeon - Lake
- Size: 69" / 97 lb
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: After a couple days of getting my butt kicked by my girlfriend who had caught 3 big sturgeon over 60 inches, I finally caught this 69 inch lake sturgeon. After a long struggle that involved the fish swimming around the anchor rope several times and a few failed attempts to land the fish at boat side we finally got the fish in the boat for a quick picture before releasing the fish to grow even bigger.
- Witness Name: Jaimee Hoefert
- Witness Home: Boulder, CO