Captain Cali

I really don't think the offer is that big of a deal. They could have been joking with the guy just to see what he was going to say. It sounds like they were serious but maybe they knew the guy would never leave that fish so they started throwing numbers in his face. Big deal.

The $1,000 was not accepted by anyone. The guy they offered the cash to even said he didn't take any money. And so what if they offered him some cash and a few rods for a shot at the fish. If the guy accepted the offer then shame on him. But he didn't take the offer because he knew what was down there. Mac admitted to making the offer so that's pretty stand up to me. That's the problem Mac was talking about with this record. Everyone, almost everyone, is in it more for the $$$$$$$$ than anything else.

Very good interview. Sounds like a stand up guy to me. My favorite quote is: "The thing that's really sad is, I feel this record's really tarnished by everybody looking at it for this big cash-in they're going to get. That's why I think the record is so popular."

Yeah I know. ;D I was about to delete my post when I noticed yours was video you took from PTI.

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/conservation/index Right hand side at the middle of the page. Click on the video and fast forward the commercial.

I love it!! "Are they fools for throwing it back?" "Of course they're fools!!" Classic stuff man!

Awesome!! Thanks for the heads up!

Because it wasn't a slam dunk! But I sure can't wait for Basscenter this weekend. Byron is going to be all over this one!! "WESTSIDE!! SWIMBAITS BABY!!" ;D That was for you Matt!! ;)

Where is the proof of the bass George Perry caught? And don't bring up the record book. I want solid proof dude!!

That's par for the course. However, if you had just applied for "World's Most Disciplined Driver", you should be denied that record, because your driving is no better than mine :-[ That was good!! I'm not going to debate that!! But at least my insurance company thinks I'm a good driver. ;D I'm with roadwarrior and pick C.

I was finally able to pull that up. I think you're getting a little technical here Matt. From my understanding these rental boats don't have livewells, which if the fish was placed in one would still be considered retention right? They did the right thing by keeping the fish in the water as much as possible. The way I read it that was the only reason for the stringer. I was asked a simple question as to what retention would be considered as. I answered it. And Yes, the Cali Dept of Fish and Game laws were broken by catching this fish outside the mouth. And retaining said fish. And the hook wasn't close to the mouth as it was the dorsal according to the article of the guy who caught fish. Which I posted the article and picture of scales yesterday. You don't think you're getting technical here? Technically the law was broken, but I also drove 75mph on the freeway last night. The speed limit is 65mph. I broke the law too. : Here is a quote from a DFG warden from the article Vermonster provided: By the letter of the law, it's a violation because it's been illegally taken and not supposed to be in possession. But in the spirit of the law, a fish that big, it's human nature to want to document that catch. I don't know if I would have written a ticket for that even if I was watching it.

rattletrap, all that stuff is rumors right now. Every hour it's changing so hold tight before you come to any conclusions. What I don't understand is how some witnesses are more credible than these anglers to some people. What makes a witness any more credible than the guys who caught her? There is so much motivation from both sides it's hard to tell what is what.

I'm actually kind of glad he's not going for the WR. It saves us a lot of controversy. I'd love to see the WR held by California, not that it matters. But to have it fall this way doesn't seem right. Too many questions will surround this catch.

R.I.P. Dimebag Darrell. Pantera is one of my favorite metal band. Top 3 for sure. It was a sad day when he got killed. I blasted nothing but Pantera for a whole week after that. Back on topic...That bass was huge. I keep thinking of heavy weight sumo wrestlers when I look at her! It was clear they tied the fish to a rope (stringer). I believe that was the right thing to do in that situation.

I was finally able to pull that up. I think you're getting a little technical here Matt. From my understanding these rental boats don't have livewells, which if the fish was placed in one would still be considered retention right? They did the right thing by keeping the fish in the water as much as possible. The way I read it that was the only reason for the stringer.

25/75? RW, You're probably right. 50/50 is a high number. I was just trying to make a point. I didn't mean to offend anyone.

Yes, the lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in the winter and spring months when water temps permit. If this is accepted as the WR, bring on the asterik debate! But you're right, not every lake gets stocked with trout and some big bass have been caught in lakes that don't get stocked like Hodges. A 20-5 was caught there 1985.

Like I said, we don't need the WR status to know where the bigger bass are. Debates about trout stocking are meaningless because this bass could have been killed at 20 pounds, twice, but was released to grow some and spawn some more. Who knows how many times this fish was caught as a 1 to 10 pounder and it could have been killed then also. I doubt it was caught only 3 times and as a 20+ pound fish. Catch & Release is the key here boys. Trout stocking would mean nothing if we did not C&R. How many of you would have killed this fish if you caught her at 20 pounds? I'm willing to bet it would go 50/50 or pretty close. Don't get me wrong, the trout do help. There is no doubt about that.

I've been checking the news but haven't seen anything yet. I'm sure as more details get figured out this is going to blow up! Most the stuff out there is rumors right now but the truth seems to be getting clearer.

No need to be sorry rattletrap. We know California has bigger bass than Georgia. We don't need WR status to know that. Sounds like a bit of jealousy to me but I can't blame ya. When was the last 20 pounder caught in Georgia? If my memory is not shot I think it was the bass George W. Perry caught or didn't catch. Give the man his due. Until proven otherwise we have to see this as the biggest largemouth ever caught. PERIOD. Rumors are flying around like no tomorrow. It seems like every hour there is a new rumor. I'm not going to get into that because I'm not about to slander anyone. Everyone knows rumors spread quicker than the truth.

Yeah...I don't think it's illegal to snap a few pics and weigh the sucker. It's not like you have to unhook the fish and let it go right away. The question is how long did they hold the fish before releasing it. It sounds like not long although rumors are flying like you don't even know.

WOW...That surprises me.

Was the lake a zoo? You know the spot she was caught? Would you like a partner tomorrow??

Scale sample and DNA testing.

I would have to agree with that statement.