Ben Erb is a lifelong fisherman and Minnesotan who likes catching bass and walleyes just as much as the next guy. But his secret passion is targeting what others might call “rough fish,” hardy but less glamorous species like gar, buffalo, and bowfin. This summer, while exploring the Mississippi River, Erb found the ultimate bowfin honey hole. During one weekend in July, he caught a pile of huge bowfin from his kayak there, including several in the high 20s and a couple pushing 30 inches. He came back weeks later and caught a 31-inch bowfin that was certified Monday as the new Minnesota catch-and-release record. Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗 #bowfin #fishing #fishingtrip #fishingseason #kayakfishing #kayakfisherman #outdoors #nature #Minnesota #outdoorlife 🎥: benjamin_erb_ Story by: dac.collins