http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2013/07/man-sues-fishing-group-over-1m-prize/

Just pay the guy or better yet make a $1 million dollar charitable contribution to the gentleman's charity of choice.

That's a major bummer. If all the gear used was documented and "legit", they should pay him the winnings fair and square. Too bad expensive lawyers have to get involved.

The debate seems to hinge on if a spinnerbait is cosidered to have a "spreader bar"

It is a d**n shame. Talk about turning a dream into a nightmare of sorts. I would certainly feel robbed.

Whats kinda funny to me is a guy broke the world record here in AL this past year. His was 70+ lbs.  He was using Mustad hooks as well, but he had not signed up for the contest.  You don't hear him crying 

Whats kinda funny to me is a guy broke the world record here in AL this past year. His was 70+ lbs.  He was using Mustad hooks as well, but he had not signed up for the contest.  You don't hear him crying 

He is more than likely crying indoors so that you can't hear him cry!

The IGFA should also have to pay his attorney's fee if they lose the case.

the IGFA is actually in the right here, in principle.

 

it is the Arkansas Game and Fish that is the problem, they never got off their ass to certify the weight, unless the state does their job the international body cant do anything.

 

in fact the "spreader bar" case is moot, until the weight is settled. The IGFA, I suppose is trying to just nip it by says "weight wouldn't matter anyway since the lure aint sanctioned"

 

sucks, and sad but true. I feel for the guy, but aint much the guy can do, until the AGFC stamps it.

The IGFA is a fraternity of the highest upper class and most certainly will have access to a legal staff that will squash this poor guy at their first response to the letter of intent.  Too bad, what a great fish, he earned it.