Trophy tales: It appears the bass bite is on

June 26, 2020 at 2:50AM
John Kerry Savage, who recently turned 8 years old, is already an avid angler. He caught this fish at his family's cabin near Deerwood, Minn. When his family is at the cabin, he likes to spend all of his time fishing.
John Kerry Savage, who recently turned 8 years old, is already an avid angler. He caught this fish at his family’s cabin near Deerwood, Minn. When his family is at the cabin, he likes to spend all of his time fishing. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Today's trophy tales

John Kerry Savage, Shakopee • 15-inch largemouth bass • Shirt Lake

John Kerry Savage, who recently turned 8, is already an avid angler. He caught this fish at his family's cabin near Deerwood, Minn. When his family is at the cabin, he likes to spend all of his time fishing.

ø A handful: Deb Valen, of Dayton, caught this 3.4-pound bass on Rush Lake near Crosslake. Minn., last month.

Two handfuls: Luke Michels, of St. Paul, caught this 20-inch largemouth bass at his cousins' cabin near Spooner, Wis., last week.

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Deb Valen caught this 3.4-pound bass on Rush Lake near Crosslake. Minn., last month
Deb Valen caught this 3.4-pound bass on Rush Lake near Crosslake. Minn., last month (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Luke Michels, of St. Paul, caught this 20-inch largemouth bass at his cousins' cabin near Spooner, Wis., last week.
Luke Michels, of St. Paul, caught this 20-inch largemouth bass at his cousins’ cabin near Spooner, Wis., last week. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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