Minnesota Master Angler - Owen Hess
Owen Hess did, on June 4, 2017, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 27.5" / 7 lb Bowfin and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Expert Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Owen Hess
- Angler Home: Plainview, MN
- Date of Catch: June 4, 2017
- County: Wabasha
- Lake/River: Mississippi River
- Species: Bowfin
- Size: 27.5" / 7 lb
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: Owen caught the bowfin on a green and white spinner bait. He cast it to the edge of a mat of weeds. It viciously attacked the lure as soon as it hit the water. It was a good fight, with the fish running at the boat and staying deep. The spinner bait was destroyed in the process.
- Witness Name: Russell Hess
- Witness Home: Plainview, MN
Official Certificate
