If I am not mistaken, Mr. Perry has been excused of stuffing his fish with
lead too. Reportedly, Perry's fishing partner confirmed the use of lead
only days before his death. Real or Urban Legend, whoever holds the record
will be accused of cheating as long as they release the fish. Perry eat his
fish. But I thought if you were going to release the fish, you had to
measure it and photograph it on the rule, weigh it on a certified scale, and
pull at least one of its scales for it to be recognized today.

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Craig Baugher