Minnesota retiree Dale Hoffman took his new rod on its first trip; when it nearly flew from the boat, he grabbed it and landed a 2.21-pound state-record bluegill
- Image Credit: Facebook/ @Wired2FishA retirement gift turned into the catch of a lifetime for Minnesota angler Dale Hoffman.
- On the very first fishing trip with his new spinning rod, Hoffman nearly watched it disappear into the water after a powerful fish yanked it from the boat.
- Instead, he managed to grab the rod in mid-air, reel in the fish and discover he had landed a new Minnesota state-record bluegill weighing 2.21 pounds.
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- Image Credit: Facebook/ @Wired2FishA retirement gift turned into the catch of a lifetime for Minnesota angler Dale Hoffman.
- On the very first fishing trip with his new spinning rod, Hoffman nearly watched it disappear into the water after a powerful fish yanked it from the boat.
- Instead, he managed to grab the rod in mid-air, reel in the fish and discover he had landed a new Minnesota state-record bluegill weighing 2.21 pounds.
Sources: Times of India