1inStripes Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I believe mainly FL strains were released in most Japanese lakes after WWII but don't hold me to that. Quote
SausageFingers23 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Basszilla attacks Tokyo! haha, does anyone know what he caught it on A cheaper, better version of the Senko Quote
Bronzefly Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Basszilla attacks Tokyo! haha, does anyone know what he caught it on In the link it looks like he's holding a triple trout type swimbait... Quote
Tanker4lyfe Posted July 2, 2009 Author Posted July 2, 2009 that pic is of a different bass that i believe weighed around 19lb Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 I wonder what the IGFA was smoking when they came up with their "Two-Ounce" rule. Pursuant to the "2-oz" ruling, if two record bass of identical weight are submitted, the bass that was weighed-in first is awarded two bonus ounces (that's insane). Roger Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 Also says in the article a guy caught a 25 pounder in a net Quote
Super User WRB Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 I wonder what the IGFA was smoking when they came up with their "Two-Ounce" rule. Pursuant to the "2-oz" ruling, if two record bass of identical weight are submitted, the bass that was weighed-in first is awarded two bonus ounces (that's insane). Roger 2 ounce graduation spring scales and 2% accuracy. The IGFA was set up for salt water game fish like tuna and marlin before fresh water fish records were considered. Tom Quote
slomoe Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Looks like the thread was updated with some better pictures. That thing is a beast! Quote
Super User Muddy Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 Cool, I hope he gets it, this is the only record with this much fuss put to it,probably because of the $. Now it won't mean so much when the next guy breaks it. Quote
Bigmouth3788 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Just wondering if anyone else read all the replys on the link about the catch and how it looked dead in some of the pictures. I think its amazing that Japan doesnt allow any catch and release and are required to kill every bass you catch because they are considered an invasive species, yet they can still pull out fish like that... whereas here in the states we preech catch and release and just cant seem to come up with anything to beat GPs record (possibly old record) Quote
Mattlures Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Just becuase you are not supossed to release the bass doenst mean the anglers dont release them anyways. We have a lake out here with the same rule and none of us keep the bass Quote
cyph3r Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 to be fair, we had fish that could have beat gp's record, such as the one mark weakley foul hooked. not to mention the top 18 are all from the states i believe. 19th went to japan's previous record. Quote
Captain Obvious Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 First off I'm whating to see the final results and if their going to allow it Secondly I'm ROFLOL because of all the wars we've had over where the world will be caught and I don't remember Japan ever being mention. Hey guys what are we going to bs about now lol Thirdly I'm surprised a fish could grow that big that far north, but not I'm not shocked that it happen where they don't practice catch and release. Cuba doesn't practice catch and release and there are some giant bass down there. Fourthly I guess I need to start fishing in my home lake to catch that 28 lb bass right :D Quote
Bull Hurley Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 He looks like the Ike of Japan with that hair and all. Quote
Mattlures Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 In Japan, the government and the oldtimes want the bass eradicated. The younger crowd and all fishing companies want to keep the bass. They do practice catch and release, they are just not supossed to. Quote
HAMMER23 Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 If there has to be a 2oz difference for it to be a record does anyone know the logic behind this ruling. A certified scale is a certified scale anywhere in the world isn't it. If not enlighten me please !! How many tournaments have been won or lost by 1oz. " THINK ABOUT IT" Quote
Super User WRB Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 First off I'm whating to see the final results and if their going to allow it Secondly I'm ROFLOL because of all the wars we've had over where the world will be caught and I don't remember Japan ever being mention. Hey guys what are we going to bs about now lol Thirdly I'm surprised a fish could grow that big that far north, but not I'm not shocked that it happen where they don't practice catch and release. Cuba doesn't practice catch and release and there are some giant bass down there. Fourthly I guess I need to start fishing in my home lake to catch that 28 lb bass right :D Mentioned Japan in the June 1st Giant bass thread, it kinda got lost in all the BS about the Perry bass. Tom Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 Man what a toad...I knew there were some big bass in Japan but I would have expected one that big to come from mexico Quote
Super User Muddy Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 First off I'm whating to see the final results and if their going to allow it Secondly I'm ROFLOL because of all the wars we've had over where the world will be caught and I don't remember Japan ever being mention. Hey guys what are we going to bs about now lol Thirdly I'm surprised a fish could grow that big that far north, but not I'm not shocked that it happen where they don't practice catch and release. Cuba doesn't practice catch and release and there are some giant bass down there. Fourthly I guess I need to start fishing in my home lake to catch that 28 lb bass right :D Mentioned Japan in the June 1st Giant bass thread, it kinda got lost in all the BS about the Perry bass. Tom Never,wrong! What happened to the insight about Scott protecting the record, that was posted? I was just about to take issue what that! Can you imagine,, this fish wasn't from California, what a shame :-? Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 Floridas were stocked in that lake 2 decades ago. I have seen other pictures of the fish in water. BASS has article posted on their site as does ***. another site reported it to be caught on live bait. Great fish no matter what the outcome. Quote
Jaric Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 I wonder what the IGFA was smoking when they came up with their "Two-Ounce" rule. Pursuant to the "2-oz" ruling, if two record bass of identical weight are submitted, the bass that was weighed-in first is awarded two bonus ounces (that's insane). Roger Only think I can think of, is that they may wanted to account for possibly scale differances. <shrug> Not sure, but that's about the only thing I can come up with that makes any sense. I agree with you all for the record. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 First off I'm whating to see the final results and if their going to allow it Secondly I'm ROFLOL because of all the wars we've had over where the world will be caught and I don't remember Japan ever being mention. Hey guys what are we going to bs about now lol Thirdly I'm surprised a fish could grow that big that far north, but not I'm not shocked that it happen where they don't practice catch and release. Cuba doesn't practice catch and release and there are some giant bass down there. Fourthly I guess I need to start fishing in my home lake to catch that 28 lb bass right :D Mentioned Japan in the June 1st Giant bass thread, it kinda got lost in all the BS about the Perry bass. Tom Never,wrong! What happened to the insight about Scott protecting the record, that was posted? I was just about to take issue what that! Can you imagine,, this fish wasn't from California, what a shame :-? It was originally,...it just took a really. trally, really long swim before it let itself get caught Quote
Captain Obvious Posted July 2, 2009 Posted July 2, 2009 Fifthly I'm dang happy the fish wasn't caught in Cal LOL Quote
Super User WRB Posted July 2, 2009 Super User Posted July 2, 2009 Ray Scott is a voting member for IGFA records and joined to insure any bass that may become a new all tackle record must pass a lie detector test and meet all the IGFA record criteria. Manabu Kurita's catch will be closely scrutinized by the IGFA board. I hope this bass makes it and becomes a new world record or co-record as it may turn out. Congratulations Manabu Kurita. Quote
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