Trophy tales: Stories of fish catches around Minnesota lakes

May 31, 2017 at 5:52AM
Mason McArdle.
Mason McArdle. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Today's trophy tales

Mason McArdle, 13, of Anoka, caught this 37-inch Northern, above, in 6 feet on Red Lake opening weekend using a jig. Earlier in the weekend, McArdle, fishing with his father, caught a 36-inch Northern.

Dock Luck

main fish photo.
Michelle Morey.
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Fishing from her dock on North Arm Bay on May 17, Michelle Morey needed a little help to reel in this 12-pound bowfin. Morey, using a ultralight rod and a small jig, had to call to her husband to come down to the dock and assist. Morey and her husband, Scott Bissen, finally managed to land it without the aid of a net.

Showing men how

third fish photo.
Erikka Demuth.
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Erikka Demuth, of Grand Rapids, caught this 26-inch walleye on opening weekend on Deer Lake in Itasca County near Effie. Demuth, fishing with her father and husband, used a white jig.

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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