The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the May Outstanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding, considering not only the fish's size, but also the body of water, geographic location and method used.
Review the finalists below and consider their photos, and then cast your vote below. Also, one random voter will be selected to win a prize, so please submit your name and e-mail address below when you vote for your favorite outstanding catch.
Enter your own photo for the next Outstanding Catch contest, and see past winners.
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David Bliss; 31 ¾-inch walleye; Lake Andrew, MN; Lindy Rig with a leech.
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Austin Brady; 40-inch redfish; Pensacola, FL; trolling.
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Joseph Roberto; 18-inch crappie (right); Lake Kinkaid, IL; minnow.
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Adam Broyles; 8-pound largemouth bass; Diamond Valley Lake, CA; shorefishing a Zara Super Spook Jr.
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Sue Wylie; 8-pound largemouth bass; Sharon Harris Lake, NC; Rebel Pop-R.
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David Wolf; 35-pound carp; Otter Pond, MD; bottomfishing corn.
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Jonathan Lopreato; 6-pound, 4-ounce smallmouth bass; Columbia River, WA; crankbait.
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Edward Panick; 24-inch largemouth bass; Lake Walk in Water, FL; slow-rolling War Eagle spinnerbait.
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Curtis Baker; 34-pound muskie; French River, ONT; Strike King buzzbait.
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Jaromy Lutz; 140-pound alligator gar; Trinity River, TX; cutbait.
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