Angler Bob Hart of Missoula , Montana , recently caught his first-ever walleye, a 14-incher. The very next day, he caught his second-ever walleye, which just happens to have broken the Montana state walleye record.

According to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department, Hart, 46, caught the 17 3/4-pound walleye early in the morning on the north shore of Tiber Reservoir , southeast of Shelby . The fish measured 35 inches long with a 22-inch girth and has been weighed on an official scale and measured but not yet seen by a state Fish, Wildlife and Parks fish biologist. Montana's previous state record walleye weighed 16.63 pounds, measured 31 1/2 inches long and was caught in January 2000 in Fort Peck Reservoir.

The full story's here: http://www.walleyesforever.com. Check it out and let us know what you think.

WOW

that is a BIG fish  Congrats!

Second ever!!!    Some guys have all the luck. Good job.

Lifetime Club Member Since 05/2007 Tight lines and a full stringer. Albuquerque, NM

Just wanted to give a shout out back to my home state. Great catch I will slam back a few oly's and help you celebate!