In this photo gallery, you'll find images detailing a chronological history of pursuit of the world record largemouth bass since the 1920s.
In this edition of "Follies, Frauds and Hoaxes" we cover four notable runs at the largemouth bass world record. In the 77 years since George Perry set the bar at 22 pounds, 4 ounces, dozens of anglers have laid claim to a fish that weighed more. None have been able to substantiate their claims; some haven't even tried. Here are a few more of the most notable.
Amazingly, George Perry's bass is still the record holder after 75 years.