Tony Kernagis (photo by Vince Weirick) Leesburg, Indiana

Fish Species: Muskie Weight: 30 lbs. Length: 49"   Fishing Location: Northern, Indiana Tackle Used: Spanky Bait bucktail

I had my client, Tony Kernagis, out fishing for the day with his son and son-in-law. At the end of the day around 6pm, I heard Tony say, "There's one!" following his lure. I had just enough time to turn around to see this fish engulf the bait. He had a great hookset and the fish went airborn right beside the boat. He handled the fish great and we netted it. The picture/measurements of this fish are being turned into the Indiana DNR. It might be the 2009 Indiana Fish of the Year for the muskie section. Close Window