#5226, "RE: World Record Striper" In response to In response to 3
I think you really have to be prepared for something like catching a world record. I think when it comes down to it, they want the "right" person to catch it. Someone that will look good with all of the endorsements and publicity that would go along with it. ESPECIALLY with largemouth bass. I'm sure there's a lot going on behind the scenes when comes time to make the decision on whether or not a fish is a world record.