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| Well, I guess it's time to let out the news of a fish that may have made history... On November 25th we were out on the pond trolling in my boat when the clicker went off on my partners rod (Dominic Hoyos) with a large custom bait (I had it painted by Tyler Wolf in Wisconsin) at 12:35pm and what we were able to put in the bag was absolutely unbelievable. She measured a touch over 55" with a pinched tail and had a legitimate 30" girth. Weight calculators put her at almost 62lbs on one formula and high fifties on the other... Either way a World Record contender for sure. She was successfully released and I will also try to get the release clip up soon... Dean Block
Here is the link of the release I just published on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/1q2t7rjRyfE
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| Wow.. What a balloon! Congrats.. |
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| Mille lacs fall was truly special lots of huge fish caught,,,that looks like the biggie.
Edited by happy hooker 11/28/2015 4:13 PM
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| What a 'Butterball'...couldn't help it. |
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| Nice job Congrats to both of you..
That is a hell of a fish.. I know Dom Fishes his ass off and is a hell of a fisherman.. Well deserved...
Tell Dom Angie wants her hat back.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
Edited by Jeff Hanson 11/28/2015 4:17 PM
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Location: 31 | dblockjr - 11/28/2015 3:55 PM
Either way a World Record contender for sure.
100% agree! Very-very nice guys!!! |
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| Congrats. Did you consider taking it to a certified scale? I know I would have. |
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| Outstanding. ....
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Location: Sawyer County, WI | Wow, fantastic catch. Congrats ! |
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| cave run legend - 11/28/2015 4:42 PM
Congrats. Did you consider taking it to a certified scale? I know I would have.
No, it all happened so fast and it never really sunk in until we were back on shore at Jason Hamernick's place and the hand shakes and hugs started... But, if we had to do it all over again Dominic and I would still release that fish. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Absolute giant, nice fish gents! |
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| Oink !!!!!! Nice job all around.
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Location: SE, WI. | Fall Porkers are impressive...well done...congrats!!!
Hopefully you get her next year when she's 57" by 32";)
JD
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Location: Pelican Rapids, MN | When Dean messaged me about this fish the other day, I was totally skeptical, thinking it was either a joke or an inflated girth measurement which is rampant this time of year. Then I pleaded for a pic. I was totally floored by it. I wish I had never seen it. I couldn't sleep for 2 days so I can only imagine how they were feeling. Amazing catch, that restores faith that 60 pounders aren't unicorns and are attainable. Thanks for sharing with me so early on and trusting me not to share it prematurely. AWESOME CATCH!!!! Truly jealous! |
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Location: varies | oh Lordy!
better check the hull for stress cracks.
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | Incredibly beautiful fish and a phenomenal RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!This fall's slow and steadily dropping temps created the perfect recipe. Congrats!!! .....You'll eventually get a good night sleep.
Edited by jchiggins 11/28/2015 10:22 PM
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Location: Gods Country | WOW what a SUPER TANKER! Congrats on the catch. Glad to see her swim off strong. |
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| Congrats. Shamoo!!! |
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| Wow Wow Wow. Congrats on a true toad of a life-time! I bet it felt 80 and sunny out there once she fell in the bag. Congrats again and even a bigger congrats on the priceless release, must have felt sweet. |
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| I have a much respect for the fisherman, as the fish.
The handling and quick release of this beast speaks volumes for the character of this fisherman.
My hat's off to you in respect, sir.
Congratulations.
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| Unreal! Congrats on the foie gras muskie! |
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Location: Sycamore, IL | Very nice! Thanks for sharing this fish with us... |
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| Mother of god!!!
Congrats!! |
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Location: MN | Congrats on a great fish Dominic. You guys did good |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | Incredible, great fish guys! That beast is unreal! |
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| AMAZING!! Congrats Dom!! Biggest legit fish ever caught in MN by far!!!!! |
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| Take that thing back to the circus! |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | wow!! ... congratulations ... |
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Location: NE Ohio | JAW DROPPING!!!!!!!!!!! congrats sir, fish of a lifetime for the masses for sure!!!! |
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Location: NE Wisconsin | That's a HUGE fish. Congrats!!! Great pics....Guy! |
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