The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the August 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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John Tanzosch; 28-inch rainbow trout; Kenai River, AK; Flesh Fly.
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Ron Michaud; 41.5-inch striped bass; Plum Island, MA; eel.
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Ricky LeBlanc; 11.4-pound largemouth bass; Toledo Bend Lake, LA; sight-fishing a 10-inch worm.
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David Story; 49.5-pound striped bass; Lake Hamilton, AR; trolling with live shad
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David Saunders; 46-inch northern pike; Lake of the Woods, ONT; casting a Grinder.
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Ronald Mick; 24-inch brown trout; Sugar Creek, PA; fly.
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Scott Randall; 6-pound, 8-ounce spotted bass; Pine Flat Reservoir, CA; ripping a Lucky Craft Pointer.
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Jeff Deane; 65-pound flathead catfish; Wisconsin River, WI; cutbait.
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Robert Geiger; 48.5-inch blue catfish; Potomac River, VA; gizzard shad.
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Brian Haralson; 45-inch muskie; Gratiot Lake, MI; trolling a Matzuo Triple Play Minnow.
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