Minnesota Angler Breaks Catch-and-Release Record for Flathead Catfish
by TBC Press on 09/07/17
A Minnesota angler has broken the state record for flathead catfish in the Minnesota DNR’ catch-and-release length category. Mark Mosby of St. Anthony caught, measured and released the new record flathead catfish Aug. 2 on the St. Croix River near Stillwater. He caught the 52-1/2 inch fish on 80 pound braided line with a 40 pound monofilament leader. It had a girth of ... READ MORE
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