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This Texas Catch Just Rewrote Bass Fishing History

How one cast turned into a world record moment.

November 18, 2025

After the weight was recorded on the certified scale, Powell contacted IGFA to see if the fish might be a record-breaker. The process of setting a world fishing record is much more involved than simply catching the fish, as Powell would soon discover.

This Texas Catch Just Rewrote Bass Fishing History

Now certified by the IGFA, Lea Anne Powell's lunker largemouth is officially a world record. It weighed how much?!?

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Submitted by you, shared by us. From record-setting lunkers to the ones that got away (but you got the photo!), every fish tells a tale. Big or small, it’s not just about the catch—it’s about the memory, the company, and the thrill of the fight. Thanks for letting us be part of your fishing story.

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Kristine with a beautiful smallmouth on the line

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Andrew with a chunky smallmouth that couldn’t resist the swimbait

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