Minnesota Master Angler - Gary Walker
Gary Walker did, on May 11, 2013, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 26.5" / 7 lb 2 oz Walleye and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Gary Walker
- Angler Home: Forest Lake, MN
- Date of Catch: May 11, 2013
- County: Lake of the Woods
- Lake/River: Rainy River
- Species: Walleye
- Size: 26.5" / 7 lb 2 oz
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: Opening day - bad weather - in heavy river flow - using a 3/4 oz jig and a live shiner. Had to let out over 100 ft of line just to reach the bottom in that flow. Walleye hit it like a ton of bricks - good fight - five or six minutes. Caught and released safely.
- Witness Name: Brian Peterson
- Witness Home: Anoka, MN