Minnesota Master Angler - Todd Stephens
Todd Stephens did, on September 24, 2011, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 51.00" Muskellunge and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Master Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Todd Stephens
- Angler Home: Rosemount, MN
- Date of Catch: September 24, 2011
- County: Hennepin
- Lake/River: Lake Harriet
- Species: Muskellunge
- Size: 51.00"
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: Got on the lake at noon, riged up and I drop my line in while Clay finished getting his ready and I had it on, We were quite shocked, I waited a minute or so and set into the fish faught it for 5-6 minutes with no success in landing it. Then we noticed that the fish wasn't even hooked, it then turned again towards the net and rose out of the water with a good head shake opened its mouth to loose the the bait. As fast as the bait came out the fish lunged at it again and picked it back up. I waited a long 3 minutes this time and re-set up on it and this time I had a good hook up. Faught it another 15-20 minutes or so and landed the fish to applause and cheers from walkers and onlookers on shore. Revised the fish and released it to more cheers and applause. What an Awesome day....
- Witness Name: Clayton Baer
- Witness Home: Apple Valley, MN
Official Certificate
