Minnesota Master Angler - Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson did, on July 2, 2011, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 30.50" Walleye and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Eric Nelson
- Angler Home: Ames, IA
- Date of Catch: July 2, 2011
- County: Cass
- Lake/River: Leech Lake
- Species: Walleye
- Size: 30.50"
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: I was trolling alone around 10:30 pm when she hit, took my line from behind the boat to the side in the first 30 seconds. As she ran I adjusted the drag accordingly, reaching for the net, while trying to keep my line tight. She came up after some time, and it took me 2 tries to net her. I started back to the dock, and called my mother-in-law, but didn't give her the details, when my wife and her parents got down to the dock, her dad said "this had better be good", because it was around 11pm now, and I said "OH, IT'S GOOD"
- Witness Name: Kerri Nelson
- Witness Home: Ames, IA
Official Certificate
