Big congratulations to the 2017 Big Fish of the year winner Mark Marah for this giant 27.25" Walleye! This fish was caught on Mille Lacs in late May / early June. It was the bigger of a pair of nices ones caught. Mark was fishing a bottom bouncer in 24 ft of water. This Mark's second win in the contest.
The bonus fish winner was yours truly with a 30.25" Northern Pike caught while prefishing a bass tournament on Chisago Lake in early August. The fish bit on a deep diving crankbait off an extended rock point.
With the conclusion of the 2017 contest it's time to think about the 2018 contest. As usual we will take the next month or so to round up all interested contestants. Once we close registration we will pick and announce the 2018 fish species and bonus fish. We will also take this time to consider any changes to the contest, opinions are welcome. Please contact me if you have any ideas.
Thanks everyone for participating
