Minnesota Master Angler - Eric Cox
Eric Cox did, on January 30, 2016, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 30" / 11 lb Catfish - Channel and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Expert Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Eric Cox
- Angler Home: Alexandria, Minnesota
- Date of Catch: January 30, 2016
- County: Otter Tail
- Lake/River: Dayton Hollow
- Species: Catfish - Channel
- Size: 30" / 11 lb
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: It was a gorgeous day on the ice. Overcast skies, 35 degrees, light breeze, and never even set up a shelter. Within 5 minutes of getting lines down my buddy caught a baby walleye. Then we sat for an hour without a bite. We were thinking that quick fish jinxed us. Then suddenly a wave of giant flashes showed on the Vexilar. My buddy's pole bent, and my tipup flag flew up. Double header monsters. What a thrill. We were even more thrilled to see 2 giant catfish on the other ends of our lines. Mine was a 30 incher, my buddy's was a 35 incher. We hooked two others in the next 10 minutes also. Then it was quiet again. Amazing 15 minutes on the ice though. Definately going back soon.
- Witness Name: Craig Matuszek
- Witness Home: Glenwood, Minnesota
Official Certificate
