I think it is rediculous that fish out of these "pay" lakes should be considered for records. To me they are like amusement parks for fisherman. Anyone can pay money, stand in line, and get on a rollercoaster but not everyone can ski down a triple diamond ski run - while each is thrilling one takes skill, practice, and knowledge while the other doesn't take anything.

And I really wish that WON would stop wasting so many freakin' pages on these B.S. fish and lakes.

A few years ago I checked the world record for Green Sunfish and it was like a pound and a half. I'm sure if I got a young one from the Santa Ynez River and fed it like crazy for a few years in a decent sized tank I could grow one larger than that - would I be eligible for a world record? I would hope not! It's the same thing.