This story is just developing late this afternoon. The word is that a 22-5 was caught out of Lake Biwa in Japan. According to IGFA regulation a new world record would have to surpass the current 22-4 by at least 2 oz. Thus, this monster fish if in fact certified at 22-5 would TIE the world record! Incredible! This fish is a PIG! See the following links for more...
I’d like to think that I am rather adept with a baitcaster. I can skip many a lure far back under the overhangs that are common in my home waters. I can launch a big spinnerbait into a head wind without concern of a major backlash. Furthermore, I can flip and pitch into any pocket I prefer (well…most of the time). However, I think that with all the...
The bass fishing community experienced a great loss last week as the famous Lake Dixon bass nicknamed “Dottie”, for the easily identifiable mark on her gill plate, was found floating Mothers day weekend. To the average bass angler this may not sound like a big deal, but for anyone following the tale of this giant fish it really hits home. I first learned of “Dottie” by seeing her...