The Biggest Bass Ever

Was the same 25-pound largemouth that is turning the fishing world upside down featured on the cover of Field & Stream two years ago? Check out our photos and decide for yourself. PLUS: why Weakley won't ask the IGFA to certify his 25-pound bass.

Article by Monte Burke, Dave Hurteau, and the editors of <i>Field & Stream</i>. Uploaded on March 30, 2006

Photo by Field & Stream Online Editors

Only Field & Stream has the latest and most in-depth coverage of the story behind and controversy surrounding the 25-lb largemouth bass caught on March 20th in Lake Dixon, California. Check back often for regular updates.

Will This Fish Hold Three Records?
by Monte Burke Is the recently caught 25-pound largemouth already certified as both the number four and number nine bass of all time? If so, it was featured on the cover of Field & Stream two years ago.
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PLUS Bonus photo gallery: Compare snapshots and close-ups of the three bass and decide for yourself if they are the same fish
Click here to view the photo gallery

The World Record Controversy
by Monte Burke
An inside account of the 25-pound bass that is turning the fishing world upside down--how it was caught, what witnesses saw, and what the successful anglers have to say.
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News Flash: Weakley Says Big Bass Won't Be Record
by Dave Hurteau
Perry's mark is safe as Weakley decides not to submit his giant catch to the IGFA
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from jhlonewolf wrote 2 years 18 weeks ago

I understand fully why Mr. Weakly didn't submit his catch, it wasn't a legidimate catch. As someone who has caught over 600
bass over 10 lbs from small florida flat ponds I have found that
people who target the really big fish (15 lbs + ) have a strong sense of ethic's. While technically Mr. Weakly landed the fish,
it was no more than snatch hooking. With all the advantages those
boy's in California have I'm sure Mr. Weakly will be in the news again real soon.With the recent catch in Japan looking like it'll
be cerified as a tie for the record I expect California trophy
fishing will really be off the charts. Wish you all the best of luck.

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