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A world record that changed fishing forever.

By 11 years ago

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Source : http://www.mrlurebox.com/GeorgePerryBass.htm

In 1932 George W. Perry set a world record that launched an outdoor revolution. I grew up 25 miles from him in Middle Georgia in and my grandmother was a Perry. I claimed to be related to him. This is rare photo of the World Record Largemouth.

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chuckles norris

chuckles norris

In my book this is the greatest feat ever in fishing or hunting. He was the Babe Ruth of fishing.
Alan Ralph Wheeler

Alan Ralph Wheeler

I've never seen this photo before. I didn't know the photo existed.
Trophy Pictures

Trophy Pictures

Unbelievable. I didn't know a picture was taken. I've read the story many times.
Woodrow W

Woodrow W

It's funny. I've read every thing I could about this story but I've never seen the picture until today.
Gaius Octavius

Gaius Octavius

How big was the bass?
Woodrow W

Woodrow W

22 lbs. 4 oz.
Justin Mathew

Justin Mathew

that thing must have give a war before it was successfully reeled in, wow talented fisherman tho
Matt Hoffpauir

Matt Hoffpauir

Amazing.
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