Reginald "Mark" Raveling's record-breaking largemouth bass will be among five state record fish the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will recognize in an awards ceremony at the Northwest Sports Show in Minneapolis April 1.Raveling caught the 8-pound, 15-ounce largemouth on Oct. 3, 2005 using a Rapala lure and 40-pound line while fishing Auburn Lake in Carver County, near the town of Victoria. State record holders will receive a plaque and certificate acknowledging their accomplishment from DNR Commissioner Merriam at the awards ceremony. Other anglers to be honored include:Neil McKay - Topeka, Kansas, On May 19, caught a 3-pound, 10.6-ounce longnose sucker, using a worm/hook on 6-pound line. The fish was taken from Brule River, near Grand Marais, in Cook County.Lyle A. Mortenson - Hinckley: On May 23, caught a 12-pound, 9-ounce river redhorse, using a worm and 12-pound line. The fish was taken from the Kettle River, near Hinckley, in Pine County.Corey L. Thompson - Maple Grove: On June 14, caught a 1-pound, 4.8-ounce Green Sunfish, using a 1/8 ounce Northland Jig/Lindy grub and 8-pound line. The fish was taken from Arbor Lakes in Hennepin County near Maple Grove.Daniel Volkmann - Minneapolis: On May 20, caught a 12-pound, 10-ounce River Redhorse using a worm and 10-pound line. The fish was taken from the Kettle River, in Pine County.To qualify for a state record, anglers must have their fish weighed on a certified scale witnessed by two observers, have the fish positively identified at a DNR Fisheries office and complete a notarized application with a photo of the fish.A complete list of Minnesota's state record fish can be found on page 76 of the 2006 Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook.
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