halochef Posted April 5, 2017 Posted April 5, 2017 lengthy article about the story of Mr. perry. https://www.lunkerlore.com/single-post/2017/03/31/George-Perry-and-the-Greatest-Whopper-Ever-Told Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted April 5, 2017 Super User Posted April 5, 2017 not sure if "opening a can of worms" or "beating a dead horse" is more appropriate. This topic has been discussed ad nauseam 3 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 5, 2017 Super User Posted April 5, 2017 The absence of facts (common definition) might turn this discussion into a debate of opinions. In my mind this whole subject is on a list that includes this guy. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 5, 2017 Super User Posted April 5, 2017 This is the fishing version of Milo Hanson. Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted April 5, 2017 Global Moderator Posted April 5, 2017 6 hours ago, A-Jay said: The absence of facts (common definition) might turn this discussion into a debate of opinions. In my mind this whole subject is on a list that includes this guy. A-Jay You've seen one before haven't you? You're always posting pictures of this guy. I know what A-Jay's favorite show is! LOL Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 6, 2017 Super User Posted April 6, 2017 34 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: You've seen one before haven't you? You're always posting pictures of this guy. I know what A-Jay's favorite show is! LOL This is my favorite show - too bad Old George P didn't have video A-Jay 3 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted April 7, 2017 Super User Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 0:47 PM, halochef said: lengthy article about the story of Mr. perry. https://www.lunkerlore.com/single-post/2017/03/31/George-Perry-and-the-Greatest-Whopper-Ever-Told Interesting article,but when it's all said and done Mr. George Perry still holds the official world record for Largmouth Bass for over 80 years now.I would love seeing the record broken by someone who just fishes bass for fun,maybe a young man/woman who doesn't compete in bass fishing tournaments. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 7, 2017 Super User Posted April 7, 2017 I find the story AMAZING. Even if Perry fudged the numbers or didn't have eye witnesses' to account for the catch. Even if there are no pics, or the story changed. The fact that he chose to use 22lb 4oz as a benchmark for anglers to chase for 80+ years is remarkable to me. We have people who have made it their life goal to surpass this feat. People who named a fish, knew where she was at all times, waited till the right time to try to catch her, yet still couldn't beat the mark. People trying to grow bass in a perfect environment by controlling their diet as much as possible to try to defeat the record, yet still didn't pull it off. While this may indeed be a "fish tale", it is one that bass anglers all around the world have been aware of, and amazed by for many years. I hope Mr. Perry's catch was legit and I hope it is indeed broke one day by someone out fishing for the heck of it, because they love to bass fish. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 7, 2017 Super User Posted April 7, 2017 The record has been broken in both California and Japan. https://outdoors360.com/25-pound-million-dollar-largemouth-bass-caught-shatters-record-dqed-because-foul-hooked/ 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 7, 2017 Super User Posted April 7, 2017 The Kurita fish does two things for me. It's puts the Perry fish to bed, even though it's an IGFA tie, because it's bigger by mass. The second, it confirms that a fish can actually get that big. All the myth and lore about the Perry bass doesn't matter to me - 20+ lb. fish are possible. 5 Quote
Super User Raul Posted April 8, 2017 Super User Posted April 8, 2017 On 5/4/2017 at 0:09 PM, BrianinMD said: not sure if "opening a can of worms" or "beating a dead horse" is more appropriate. This topic has been discussed ad nauseam 11 hours ago, J Francho said: The Kurita fish does two things for me. It's puts the Perry fish to bed, even though it's an IGFA tie, because it's bigger by mass. The second, it confirms that a fish can actually get that big. All the myth and lore about the Perry bass doesn't matter to me - 20+ lb. fish are possible. 'how bout those videos where G Brown catches ( and releases ) near 20 lb big mommas ? 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 8, 2017 Super User Posted April 8, 2017 Oh sure, add in Dottie, too. I guess my point is, there's no controversy over the world record. It's settled in my mind. Did Perry lie? Who cares. There's a bigger fish on the books. 1 Quote
Super User Raul Posted April 8, 2017 Super User Posted April 8, 2017 6 hours ago, J Francho said: Oh sure, add in Dottie, too. I guess my point is, there's no controversy over the world record. It's settled in my mind. Did Perry lie? Who cares. There's a bigger fish on the books. And hopefully a bigger one with my name written on her ......... 1 Quote
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