Minnesota Master Angler - Simon Lightner
Simon Lightner did, on August 8, 2020, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 38" / 13 lb 1 oz Pike - Northern and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Simon Lightner
- Angler Home: Omaha, NE
- Date of Catch: August 8, 2020
- County: St. Louis
- Lake/River: Kabetogama
- Species: Pike - Northern
- Size: 38" / 13 lb 1 oz
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: I was at Lake Kabetogama trolling in Tom Cod bay with a Westin mike the pike swimbait in the color crazy fire tiger color 8.5 inches long. When I hooked into the pike, I said "It's a small one" but that's just because it was running towards the boat. Once it saw the boat, it took a dive and I knew it was big. It took a few more runs, but then I brought it up and our friend, Chuck netted it for us.
- Witness Name: Larry Lightner
- Witness Home: Omaha, NE