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11:19 am
Fri February 22, 2013

The one that DIDN’T get away is a world record

Credit Courtesy: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Joseph Seeberger with his world record Great Lakes muskellunge

In a press release today, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources says Joseph Seeberger has both a state record and now a world record-sized Great Lakes muskellunge.

The International Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program (MDMWRP) recognized Seeberger’s catch as the biggest ever.  MDMWRP is a committee of muskellunge scientists, industry leaders, anglers and outdoor media personalities that formed in 2006.

Prior to Seeberger's submission, there had not been a MDMWRP world-record entry verified.

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