I'd submit the paperwork for the record. If no one ever paid me a dime, so be it. Pressure to top it? Why would I feel pressure to go out and get an 80
If it lasted only one day as the record, I'd shake the next angler's hand.
As for what the peanut gallery would say or accuse me of--it wouldn't bother me in the least. They can all pound sand for all I'd care
With all due respect to Al McReynolds, a fish can only ruin your life if you let it ruin your life.