As you all know by now, a new all-tackle world record brown trout was taken in Michigan’s Manistee River in September. The 41-pound, 7-ounce monster was hooked by Tom Healy of Rockford, Michigan and eclipsed the previous mark by nearly a pound and a half.

Now, here’s the story of the record catch…in more detail…from our man at the International Game Fish Association, Pete Johnson: Click here to read more…