With out a doubt it would have to be George Perry's hoax. The George Perry story has always bothered me. It just doesnt add up. According to those maesurments that fish should have weighed over 25lbs. I think that fish could have been a striper. Maybe George knew the diference but maybe the people at the post ofice didnt. Once they told him about the field and stream contest he let them believe it was a large mouth. The facts are there was no pictures and no head or any other remains, and the biggest factor of them all is the numbers simply dont add up.
to put it in perspective Mike Longs fish was 27x27 and weighed 20lbs 12oz.
Jed dickerson's fish was 28 1/2 x 26 3/4 and weighed 21lbs 11oz.
Jeds fish was only 1 1/2 inches longer and 1/2 less in girth than Mikes and it weight a pound more.
Perry's haox was 4inches longer yes 4 INCHES and 2 inches fatter than Jeds but it was only 9oz heavier?
I think His record should be removed and the rightful owner BOb Crupi should be crowned. I know why that false record still stands. Because it gives everybody something to shoot for and its been around for ever but That doesnt make it right. Do the math its that simple.
What do you guys think?