Minnesota Master Angler - Callen Sykora
Callen Sykora did, on July 5, 2020, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 17" / 2 lb 10 oz Bass - Smallmouth and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Callen Sykora
- Angler Home: St. Peter, MN
- Date of Catch: July 5, 2020
- County: St. Louis
- Lake/River: Namakan Lake
- Species: Bass - Smallmouth
- Size: 17" / 2 lb 10 oz
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: On day 5 of an 11 day camping trip, Callen was trolling a nightcrawler on a spinner rig with a bottom bouncer while fishing with his dad, hoping for walleye for a fish dinner in Voyaguers National Park. He had already caught a few small walleye and sauger when he hooked into this nice Smallmouth. After realizing it qualified as a master angler Smallmouth, he made the decision to take some pictures and release the fish. His excitement lasted the remainder of the camping trip and pushed him to fish even harder in hopes of another qualifying fish.
- Witness Name: Nicholas Sykora
- Witness Home: St. Peter, MN
Official Certificate
