i think that the world record might be caught this year.... or at least somethin close. i just have that feelin. look at all the fish caught this year. Mike long has caught two over 18 and one 17! lake succues had the 18 or 19 , lake murry has had 2 18's and someone caught an 18 in a lake that was kept super down low , and there was a 20.1 found floating at succes! its just a year of hawgs. just my opiniom tight lines Ryan p.s. my buddy caught a 9 today