BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 29, 2021
Seven years ago, Dean Ferris bought a lead core trolling outfit and made his first solo togue fishing foray on Sebago Lake — in the kayak. “I caught about a 22-inch togue. I landed it myself in this little kayak and ever since I’ve been hooked.” On Saturday, Ferris struck out alone just after 5 a.m. in calm conditions. A fish put up a last-ditch fight before Ferris got it close to the boat. The togue was by far his personal best: 38 1/2 inches, 18.58 pounds and 20 1/2 inches in girth.