The one Ty is thinking about is Frank Wellers 57 incher out of Crane Lake, not sure when it was caught, 1978 rings a bell but not sure. I believe this fish is mounted and hanging at Tiger Musky Resort. From what I remember it was an old fish and weighed 43 pounds.
Supposedly there was a 57-1/2 incher caught on the south end, I think Cranberry Bars area in the late 90's that was registered and somehow recognized by the FWFHF as a catch and release record. From what I remember it was kind of a shady deal with no photo. I think this is the fish you are asking about. Email the FWFHF and ask for the story and see what happens.


Corey Meyer