I've been keeping a secret...

By Fishaholicsanon... on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 17:04

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Catfish, Flathead

Size:

52x34" with an estimated weight of 71lbs

I present to you Tilikum, the Orca that was responsible for many deaths at Sea World. He did not die in captivity, he was released in a river in MN...

Comments

Yowser!!!!!!

Phil - Sat, 10/27/2018 - 22:34

That is nothing short of astounding! Obviously an all time state record contender and yet another hall of fame roughfishing feat for you this year. Wonderful to know that incredible organism is still lurking out there and probably slurping up 10 pound carp. Simply amazing, my highest salute to you!

Thank you! I was already

Fishaholicsanon... - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 18:38

Thank you! I was already pretty blown away by all the luck I've had this year, so this was the absolute last thing I was expecting to catch. I thought my luck was over for the season haha. Nope! here's the fish of a lifetime... I'm not sure if it will ever feel real to me, but Tilly is still out there, swam off strong like nothing happened. Feels good to know that maybe I, or another lucky angler will get to catch it again. It was tagged in the dorsal fin with a zip tie (not by us) so if I ever catch it again I'll know :)

That's a huge old catfish

andy - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 01:35

Here's a Golden Fish Award for your excellent catch -

Awesome, thank you!! :)

Fishaholicsanon... - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 13:23

Awesome, thank you!! :)

A Beast

uconn fishhead - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 01:59

Caught microfishing, size 22 hook, 4lb test, no doubt....

Hahaha and with a cane pole

Fishaholicsanon... - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 13:29

Hahaha and with a cane pole

Tank!

TonyS - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 10:56

A MN state record class fish... crazy impressive. Live or dead bait?

So crazy, I still can't

Fishaholicsanon... - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 13:33

So crazy, I still can't believe it. Caught it on live bait :)

Dude.

Shovelnoser47 - Sun, 10/28/2018 - 09:59

That is.. just look at.. wow. Unbelievable catch! Nothing but the highest of respect, honor, and a slight undertone of jealousy.

I love getting out and enjoying some time on all rivers of Minnesota whether its to soak a gnarly bullhead all night for flats, or throwing a barrage of jigs at Pink Salmon, I love all types of fishing and can't wait to learn more and catch em' all.