A nice catch in the Headwater Diversion Channel
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Robert Watkins places a buffalo fish in his cooler Monday. Watkins caught about 10 buffalo fish in the floodwaters of the Headwater Diversion Channel. He was using two triple hooks and a sinker to snag the fish. Watkins' friend, Melvin Enderle, said they fry some of the fish and can some to make fish patties.
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