bottom line is you catch a 22-6, you can claim it- As far as a northern going 22-4, that fish was caught in Georgia- umm, not a northern strain, probably an epic old gal that had the kind genes! No use trying to disclaim Mr. Perry's fish, it's set in stone- you can have 10 cups of crybaby soup, it doesn't matter- go get yourself a 22-6 then start talking. Call up the guys from Myth Busters and have them prove it wrong, until then be quiet and respect the greatest fishing record ever... }(