Brown trout caught in Milwaukee harbor recognized as world record

[Mushy's Dad]

A 38-inch brown trout caught by Eric Haataja in the Milwaukee harbor has been certified as a world record in the all tackle length division by the International Game Fish Association.

Jack Vitek, IGFA record coordinator, said Haataja’s application had been approved and would be posted to the organization’s website Tuesday.

Haataja, a fishing guide from West Allis, caught the fish Dec. 16, 2011.

After measuring and photographing the fish, Haataja released it.......

Read more at Milwaukee JS Online

Way to go Eric!!

[KJ pluggin]

What a brute, thanks for posting Thomas.

[joelsanders]

Thats a sea monster!