04-27-2005, 07:48 PM
Hey guys, while it is difficult to determine the validity of the photo, particularly if you have poor eyesight and age to go with it like I do. The fish measured 36.5 inches with a 22.5 inch girth and weighed 18.3 lbs.The fact of the matter is that "the fish has been accepted as the new world record walleye for ice fishing by the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame." (North American Fisherman, May/June 2005, vol. 18 pg. 24.) The article first posted in the May issue and is titled "Jig and Prayer" The gentleman: Reverend Mariusz Zajak who caught the fish happens to be a Catholic priest who often recites liturgies and scriptures while fishing. He stated that he was "praying at the time the fish hit" (M. Zajak.) Just goes to show that sometimes it helps to say your prayers - amen!
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