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steves389
08-02-2007, 12:16 PM
Hey guys my name is Steve. I live in West Michigan near the airport and I was fishing on the Thornapple river last Friday with my son who latched on to a fish while trolling with a small crankbait. I was astonished at what I saw as he pulled out a 12-1/4" BlueGill. I knew it was the biggest bluegill I had ever seen but really thought it was fairly common, perhaps.

My son did not want to keep it so I said okay let it go and he did. Well some guys here at work are not happy with that decision and tell me it should qualify for a Master Angler award? I am not sure what that is so I thought you guys might be able to help? Thanks in advance

PS
I have a picture of it I will try to load here later when I get home and yes it really was 12-1/4 inches long




Gone Fishing
08-02-2007, 12:23 PM
I'm pretty sure it would still qualify for a catch and release master angler reward. Fill out the application and include a picture and see what happens.
Application
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/masterangler2003-PR8008_51760_7.pdf
By the way, welcome to the site!

steves389
08-02-2007, 12:26 PM
Hey thanks a lot!!!!!

sfw1960
08-02-2007, 12:49 PM
That's right!!
Welcome aboard!

Final Cast
08-02-2007, 01:34 PM
Nice fish. Your son should have no problem with the C&R MA award if he has a good pic and a witness (you). Also make sure you post the pic for all of us to see.:)

waterfoul
08-02-2007, 05:55 PM
Mater angler is 10" for bluegill. You are way over that!! Congrats!

Reihlsportsman
08-04-2007, 11:04 AM
first off great fish, second, what a great sportsman your son is if he wanted to release it! hope to se a pic soon!