New World Record Bass Recognized

Posted on January 8, 2010

Today it was officially announced that the IGFA accepted and approved Manabu Kurita's application for his 22lb 4.97 oz largemouth bass caught from Lake Biwa last year. It is 1 ounce heavier then George Perry's long standing 77 year old record. The IGFA unfortunately considers it a tie unless you surpass by more then 2 ounces. See article on Bassmaster.com and Update from BassFan.com


Photo Courtesy of IGFA
Forme, I personally recognize Kurita's fish as the new worldrecord.Personally I do not believe Perry's fish was that big and anounce is an ounce in my book. I have lost too many tournaments by lessthen an ounce, it counts! Congrats Mr. Kurita!!!

Regardless, what an amazing fish!

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Posted by Phil From Chicago on Jan 18, 2010

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Posted by steve vonbrandt From Lewes,Delaware on Jan 9, 2010

Congratulations to Manabu Kurita. He is a true trophy hunter dedicated to the pursuit of world record bass like no other. I am proud to say that in the past year he has become one of my closest friends, Another person who helps him a great deal but receives no real credit is Reika Ishaguro who designs his website, communicates his thoughts and wishes to me and others, and also is a great angler in her own right. Manabu and Reika are good friends and you can talk with both of them at my website at Northeast Bass Fishing For Trophy Bass. http://delawaretrophybass.com Tight lines, and best of luck to all trophy hunters the world over on the next world record. Steve Owner

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