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Ask yourself just what makes it impressive.
Its size? Well obviously, but the fisherman had nothing to do with that.
The technique? Uh.....no. Nothing too special about live-lining large baits for bass. Takes work, and some skill, but hey that is what these fish eat so it hardly qualifies as special.
The tackle. Doubtful. Good bet he had a serious reel, stout rod, and heavy line. And a boat.
The knowledge, dedication, and time he put in to get it? Well that is commendable, but hardly impressive.....loads of guys do the same.
Its value? Yeah, winning a 1000 bucks with a fish I guess can be impressive.
What I think really impresses us is his luck. And before you go ballistic, I don't doubt he is a good and deserving fisherman. But so are thousands of other guys who never get this lucky. It is the fact that it can and does happen, so therefore it can and may happen to us that really impresses us. It is more about the fish itself and ourselves than the guy in the picture.
Now if he had released it.....THAT would say something impressive about him. He didn't (which is OK) and so he'll remain a very good fisherman who got lucky and got his reward and deserves congratulations.......but it is the fish, not him, who was impressive. Too bad it is gone now.
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