Minnesota Master Angler - Tom Van Kley
Tom Van Kley did, on July 26, 2013, caught and Released by sportfishing method from Minnesota waters a 33" / 16 lb Catfish - Flathead and is hereby recognized as an official Minnesota Expert Angler.
Fish Catch Details
- Angler Name: Tom Van Kley
- Angler Home: Tea, SD
- Date of Catch: July 26, 2013
- County: Blue Earth
- Lake/River: Minnesota River
- Species: Catfish - Flathead
- Size: 33" / 16 lb
- Catch Was: Released
- Catch Story: Fish came within 10 min. of an 8 lber. and he basically raced me to the boat and tried his darndest to stay on the bottom. Caught on live bullhead. This was my personal best catfish!
- Witness Name: Katie Van Kley
- Witness Home: Tea, SD
Official Certificate
