The fact is no one " Really" knows for sure. Just what if it was a Largemouth and it did weight 22.4lbs. What if it didn't? I agree that it does not add up. Also wouldn't Georges fish be a northern strain? Have you ever heard of a northern being that big? Not me. There have been several fish caught in recent years that are claimed to be bigger than 22.4 but have not been certified. I do not belive those stories either. Who knows for sure but I can tell you that the record will fall and it will be under the strongest micorscope. Just as it should be.