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Ice fishermen catch a monster lake trout 20 miles out on Lake Superior.

Ice Fishing: Monster Lake Trout Caught through Clear Ice

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Ice fishing 20 miles out on Lake Superior is a kickass way to fish, no doubt about it, but when you pull a monster up from the depths below through clear ice, it makes for an entertaining video for the guys at home, especially when the guys catching the fish are having a helluva good time, saying things like, “Duuude, that’s like over 40 inches long, that’s huge!”

When you see the fish yourself, you’ll forgive the number of times you hear the word, “Dude.”

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