IGFA story... 1 hour 40 minutes to land, 20 pound test, Penn 710, 5 1/2-inch long Rebel Black-back silver minnow plug. The fish measured 53 inches in length with a 34 1/2 inch girth, and was estimated to be 20 - 22 years old. 78 pounds 8 ounces.
4 hours....
stories change over time...................