Trophy tales: Memorable fish catches around Minnesota

July 12, 2017 at 1:24AM
Mike Ferrell, Bill Ferrell
Mike Ferrell, Bill Ferrell (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Today's trophy tales

Bill Ferrell, Minnetrista • 51½-inch muskie • Lake Minnetonka

Mike Ferrell, above left, helped his uncle Bill Ferrell display his catch. Bill Ferrell caught the fish July 4th, a week after having a pacemaker put in.

Team effort

Michael Offord
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

10-year old Michael Offord, of Coon Rapids, caught this 27-inch walleye on Borden Lake (near Garrison) last week. He kept reeling until his grandfather, Brad Miller, of Maple Grove, was able to net it.

First cast, first pike

Brooke Batker
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Fishing for bass from her family's dock on Lake Minnetonka, Brooke Batker caught her first northern (about 25 inches) on her first cast using a lightweight rod with a texas-rig plastic worm.

Trophy Tales: To be considered for our fishing page, e-mail your photo and story to fishphoto@startribune.com. Identify anglers and where they live, and include a brief tale, including where and how it was caught. You can also post photos on Trophy Tales at startribune.com/outdoors.

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