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Early Record Chase

Posted by Brian Waldman | Sep 25, 2026 | Friday Finale |

In 1978, the race for the world record bass was just starting to heat up with the recent catch of bass at, or very near, 20 pounds in California.

Brasher’s Bug

Posted by Brian Waldman | Jan 12, 2024 | Friday Finale, Historic Bass Fishing Pics, World Record Chase |

In today’s Friday Finale historical photo, Brasher’s Bug, we look into one of the most successful trophy hunters ever, LJ Brasher.

The Crupi Legend

Posted by Brian Waldman | Dec 1, 2023 | Friday Finale, Historic Bass Fishing Pics, World Record Chase |

In The Crupi Legend we look back at Bob Crupi and some of his accomplishments over the years he chansed the world record bass.

Easley on the Hunt

Posted by Brian Waldman | Nov 30, 2023 | Historic Bass Fishing Pics, Throwback Thursday, World Record Chase |

In Easley on the Hunt we look back to 1991 and Ray Easley trying to reclaim his California State Record largemouth bass.

More Cuba – 1978 ABF Bass Tournament

Posted by Terry Battisti | May 22, 2022 | Old Tournament Organizations, Short Strikes |

More Cuba – 1978 ABF Bass Tournament looks back to 1977 and possibly the only bass tournament ever held in in Cuba

Texas Trophies, Then and Now

Posted by Pete Robbins | Dec 20, 2021 | World Record Chase |

In early 2021, Lake OH Ivie near San Angelo went on a trophy tear reminiscent of that experienced at some of the SoCal lakes in the late 80s and early 90s.

Why George Perry – Part 2

Posted by Ken Duke | Oct 26, 2021 | Short Strikes |

Is it possible that a legitimate 24 pound largemouth was taken from the Tombigbee River in 1926? Absolutely! But it’s just as plausible that an elephant could stand flat-footed on the ground and jump to the top of a five-story building.