I thought the "in your face" arm extension was necessary for all photos on the TFF. It makes muh fishees looks bigger. Good thing we got scales, though.

if I caught it, I would EAT IT!!

What a question! First of all its a good bet that the next world record will come out of Lake Mission Viejo in california. Probably this year or the next! Lakes go in cycles for big fish and fork is in what I call a (down cycle) right now. Mission viejo is just about at its peak cycle that lasts for 2 or 3 yrs then goes on the decline. This means a big window of opportunity to land that elusive world record! There is so many factors involved in timing, forage base,water quality ect.. that its too much to list. Here in Texas we perceive a giant to be over 13 pounds or so. Not the case out west! Your bass better weigh 16 or better to even get a mention in the local paper! I have a couple of friends who are world record hunters (Mike Long,Joe everett, Butch brown, Bill Siemantel) just to name a few. The consensus also believe that MV is the next lake to put out a world record. Now would someone please tell me more about this private lake in texas that has the potential to put out a world record. Thanks.... Ron C.