you just caught a 79 plus pound bass...

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by Mike P

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.

Sounds reasonable. I'd see about securing rights to the images and try to control who photos it. Make sure that my gear is prominate
in said photos. Rod reel lure swivel snap line boots gloves beer on and on for possible sponships. As you said, Mike, I'd shake the next guy's hand.And hand him a plug with the other.

[Ake G]

I'm OK w/a photo but I don't like the "BEHOLD! Here I am the great white hunter with my vanquished prey" thing...

[spence]

That might be a big enough fish to make some boots out of, though I don't know how long they'd last.

-spence

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Sounds reasonable. I'd see about securing rights to the images and try to control who photos it. Make sure that my gear is prominate
in said photos. Rod reel lure swivel snap line boots gloves beer on and on for possible sponships. As you said, Mike, I'd shake the next guy's hand.And hand him a plug with the other.

DITTO, definitely shake the hand of the next Champ!
And hand him some fresh wood, a cold beer, and a Cohiba!!

How many of us believe that there truly is an 80+#'er out there?
Are there 100 #'ers out there as some legends have suggested?
Sure would be nice to find out some Striper dawn.......................
She'd, no doubt, either make ya or break ya!