I truly do not understand the mentality... Snagging bass is a zero skill deal, anyone who fishes for big bass knows that. I could snag 3 or 4 15+ pound fish a year if that was the game. BFD.

There's another SD Union Tribune article here:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/outdoors/20070305-9999-lz1s5foulfair.html

It shows Mac with a replica of the fish. Excuse me but ... WTF? When you accidentally foul a fish on a bed, you toss it back and say a few swear words for not having been able to get it to bite. You don't hang it on your wall. I've lost all respect.